Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Federal judge denies religious parents’ request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons
By Fiona André — August 25, 2023
(RNS) — The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision.
Orthodox Jewish parents sue California for ban on special ed funds to religious schools
By Alejandra Molina — March 14, 2023
(RNS) — ‘It takes a special kind of chutzpah to deny Jewish kids with disabilities equal access to special education benefits,’ said Eric Rassbach, an attorney representing the parents.
Across the US, Native Americans are fighting to preserve sacred land
By Alejandra Molina and Emily McFarlan Miller — November 29, 2022
(RNS) — ‘It’s important that we unify, and we work together, and share the teachings to protect our sacred areas because once God, once our sacred and holy places are gone, we will no longer exist. Our religion will be gone forever,’ said one Native American activist.
Yeshiva University approves Orthodox LGBTQ student group alternative
By Kathryn Post — October 24, 2022
(RNS) — The new undergraduate LGBTQ student group will be grounded in 'Halacha and Torah values.'
SCOTUS says Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club as legal battle continues
By Kathryn Post — September 15, 2022
(RNS) — Yeshiva University must first pursue relief through the state courts before the Supreme Court can intervene.
Supreme Court blocks recognition of LGBTQ club at Yeshiva University
By Kathryn Post — September 12, 2022
(RNS) — 'We are pleased with Justice Sotomayor’s ruling which protects our religious liberty and identity as a leading faith-based academic institution,' said Yeshiva University's president.
Yeshiva University petitions Supreme Court to intervene in LGBTQ club dispute
By Kathryn Post — August 30, 2022
(RNS) — The Orthodox Jewish university filed an emergency request to the Supreme Court on Monday.
Washington state seeks dismissal of SPU’s suit claiming religious rights violations
By Alejandra Molina — August 23, 2022
(RNS) — ‘The First Amendment does not provide religious organizations with such sweeping immunity that it is unconstitutional for the government simply to ask them for information,’ Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said.
Washington state confirms probe into Seattle Pacific University’s LGBTQ hiring practices
By Alejandra Molina — July 29, 2022
(RNS) — The attorney general said numerous students, faculty and others reached out to his office to file complaints or to express 'deep concern' that the university policies illegally violate Washingtonians’ civil rights.
Seattle Pacific University sues Washington state over probe into LGBTQ exclusion
By Alejandra Molina — July 28, 2022
(RNS) — Counsel for the school said Attorney General Bob Ferguson singled out the university 'because of its Christian beliefs, demanding information about the school’s religious hiring practices and employees.'
Mine can be built on Apache sacred site, Oak Flat, federal appeals court rules
By Alejandra Molina — June 27, 2022
(RNS) — The Apache Stronghold coalition said they will appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Sikhs sue US Marine Corps over hair and beard restrictions
By Alejandra Molina — April 12, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I’m prepared to fight for the right to do my job while staying true to my faith with no caveats, asterisks, or discriminatory restrictions,’ said Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Americans support religious freedom — as long as it’s convenient for everyone
By Ryan Burge — February 15, 2022
(RNS) — Speaking in generalities about religious freedom will always win admirers.
Sailors, Marines seek religious accommodation to wear beards
By Joseph Hammond — October 1, 2021
(RNS) — One Orthodox Jewish sailor and three Muslim sailors joined in a lawsuit alleging the Navy’s beard policy amounts to a violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
How the Supreme Court found its faith and put ‘religious liberty’ on a winning streak
By Steven K. Green — April 13, 2021
(The Conversation) — Prioritizing religious liberty claims over health and bias concerns, the conservative majority has skewed the concept.
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