SCOTUS
Abortion foes vent disappointment after Supreme Court ruling
By Elana Schor — June 29, 2020
(RNS) — The ruling delivered a defeat to anti-abortion activists but could intensify interest in the November election among religious conservatives who are a key part of Trump's base.
Savor and strategize: The SCOTUS decision to protect DACA
By Jim Wallis and Sandy Ovalle — June 26, 2020
(RNS) — It is moments like this that remind us that change is possible and motivate us to not settle for this partial fix.
Faith groups applaud Supreme Court DACA decision
By Jack Jenkins — June 18, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Today’s Supreme Court decision gives a much-needed reprieve to the many DACA recipients,’ said the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, head of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. ‘ ... Yet we cannot lose sight of what’s really not working here: this was the job of Congress, not the executive or judicial branch.’
Measuring the religious significance of the Supreme Court’s LGBT decision
By Mark Silk — June 15, 2020
(RNS) — Dashing the hopes of social conservatives, two justices President Trump nominated to the Court took a relaxed view of the religious implications of expanding LGBTQ rights.
Justice Roberts swings away from unfettered religious liberty on church openings
By Mark Silk — June 8, 2020
(RNS) — Kavanaugh's dissent, on the other hand, is a good example of the spiritual libertarianism rampant on the right.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services
By Mark Sherman — May 30, 2020
(AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in turning away a request from the South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista, California.
Justices to hear Philly dispute over same-sex foster parents
By Mark Sherman — February 25, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will review an appeals court ruling that upheld Philadelphia's decision to stop placing children with a Catholic agency because it would not permit same-sex couples to serve as foster parents.
Little Sisters of the Poor return to court to fight birth control mandate
By Thomas Reese — January 23, 2020
(RNS) — In a rerun of a 2016 case, the Supreme Court shouldn't be required to settle what the parties ought to have settled themselves.
Colorado, baker end legal spat over transgender woman’s cake
By Kathleen Foody — March 7, 2019
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple on religious grounds and state officials said Tuesday that they would end a separate legal fight over his refusal to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition.
High court declines New Jersey preservation grants case
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 4, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up a case from New Jersey that raised the issue of preservation grants to religious buildings.
Religious women push lawmakers to investigate Kavanaugh, suspend confirmation
By Jack Jenkins — September 26, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I know all too painfully that being a person of faith does not stop men from being sexual predators,' said Sister Simone Campbell.
5 faith facts on Trump’s Supreme Court pick, Brett Kavanaugh
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 9, 2018
(RNS) — President Trump has announced Brett Kavanaugh, 53, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as his Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement late last month.
Trump’s possible Supreme Court nominees: The faith factor
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 6, 2018
(RNS) — The four possible Supreme Court nominees widely considered to be front-runners for Justice Anthony Kennedy's seat are Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Raymond Kethledge and Thomas Hardiman. Here's what they have said and done with regard to religion.
Justice Kennedy, key vote on abortion and gay marriage, quits Supreme Court
By Mark Sherman — June 27, 2018
(AP) — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy say Wednesday he is retiring, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
Supreme Court upholds Trump’s travel ban
By Jack Jenkins — June 26, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — In a 5-4 decision, the high court has upheld the president’s temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from a group of primarily Muslim-majority countries, ruling that it is within the executive branch’s power to 'suspend entry of aliens into the United States.'
