Politics
Trump-appointed judge nixes Ron DeSantis’ crackdown on ‘WOKE’ in universities(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Trump-appointed judge ruled against part of Republican Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’s “Stop WOKE Act” on Tuesday holding that it violates the First Amendment. In a… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court strikes down party campaign spending limits(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision Tuesday, struck down 50-year old limits on political party spending for campaigns, a decision that could unleash swaths… Read More
Public Education
California continues to violate SCOTUS, Constitution with gender ideology lawsThe state of California will require at least one all-gender bathroom in every school district, county office of education and charter school with any combination of grades 1-12 beginning Wednesday,… Read More
Courts
Bible program wins first round in court fight with Washington school districtA federal judge has handed an early victory to a Christian Bible education program that sued a Washington school district after officials restricted how students share and access religious materials. Read More
Courts
Freedom of speech restored in Kansas City as conversion therapy ban repealedKansas City, Missouri, has repealed its ban on “conversion therapy” – counseling that encourages a biblical view of sexuality and gender. The city had prohibited the therapy, also called… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court sides with Christian counselor in free speech case over gender dysphoria therapy(Heartlander News) — The Supreme Court sided with a Christian counselor who argued a Colorado law unconstitutionally forced her to affirm minors’ gender dysphoria rather than counseling… Read More
Supreme Court
Property rights for religious organizations could get needed protections from SCOTUS(Heartlander News)–After more than 25 years of ambiguity, the U.S. Supreme Court could clarify a law regarding religious organizations’ property rights, according to First Liberty Institute, which filed an appeal… Read More
Free Speech
Lawmaker, officer warns Elgin officer firing could chill free speech(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker and law enforcement officer is sharply criticizing the city of Elgin’s decision to fire an officer over social media posts, calling the move… Read More
Big Tech
Landmark Missouri lawsuit delivers massive blow to Biden-era social media censorshipA civil liberties group and Republican lawmakers are celebrating Tuesday’s historic victory preventing a repeat of the Biden administration’s policing of conservative online speech. Lawyers for the New Civil Liberties… Read More
Government
Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission holds 6th hearing, touts health freedom turnaround from Biden-era censorshipThe Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission held its sixth hearing Monday on threats to religious liberty in the healthcare field, hearing from families, doctors, and religious leaders who faced government pressure to act… Read More
Illegal Immigration
U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser: ICE protestors be aware of limitations to First Amendment(The Sentinel) — Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have become commonplace recently, both nationally and locally, and there have been violent confrontations and arrests,… Read More
Courts
Vermont backs down on Christian adoption discriminationIn victory for parents’ rights and religious freedom, Vermont officials have reversed course after revoking foster-care licenses from Christian families who would not affirm gender identity ideology. In a settlement after two… Read More
Courts
Tennessee teacher removed after requesting religious exemption to avoid reading LGBT book to first gradersA Tennessee public-school teacher is facing disciplinary action and a possible termination after declining to read an LGBTQ book to his first-grade students, citing his religious convictions. First Liberty Institute… Read More
Culture
Pro-lifer considers legal action against Georgia town denying him permitsA Georgia town is facing potential legal action after allegedly preventing a pro-life advocate from speaking outside an abortion center. James Anthony regularly stood outside the Columbus Women’s Health Organization to share with passersby about alternatives to abortion. He… Read More
Public Education
Exclusive: NJ college denies Christian club funding solely due to religious status, demand letter alleges, in First Amendment disputeA college in New Jersey is denying a Christian club student funding solely because of its religious status, while the Christian members are forced to fund other campus groups, a new demand… Read More
Courts
Trump’s solicitor general champions religious freedom, education in Supreme Court appealThe Trump administration is on the side of Catholic preschools suing the Colorado government for religious discrimination. U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer released an amicus brief regarding the case, St. Mary Catholic Parish… Read More
Courts
Not Done: Harmeet Dhillon gives update on prosecution of Cities Church invaders(The Daily Signal) – Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon doesn’t care if people who obstruct worship services call themselves journalists. They’re still going to face the full penalty of the… Read More
Christianity
Americans’ support for religious liberty hits 7-year high(Heartlander News)–The only poll that tracks Americans’ support for religious freedom showed its strongest result since launching seven years ago.The score of 71 out of 100 demonstrates “Americans are increasingly unified in… Read More
Courts
Court ruling affirms students’ free speech rights, parental rights over ‘thin-skinned’ school officialsA jury verdict in the case of a Tennessee high school student who posted memes criticizing his principal affirms not only the student’s right to free speech but also the role of parents in… Read More
Courts
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Pennsylvania town for right to build chapel in its own cemeteryA Catholic church is suing Pennsylvania town leaders for allegedly violating the church’s freedom of religion with burdensome zoning requirements. The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church filed a lawsuit Jan. 7… Read More