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RFRA

Vaccine mandates

Sixth Circuit Upholds Injunction Barring Air Force from Requiring COVID Vaccines for Religious Objectors

From the sounds of it, the Air Force's attorneys didn't think too carefully about how to respond to Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) claims.

Jonathan H. Adler |The Volokh Conspiracy | 11.29.2022 6:06 PM

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LGBT

Arizona Lawmakers Seek Religious Compromise in LGBT Antidiscrimination Bill

H.B. 2802 would expand discrimination protections but would carve out religious institutions.

Scott Shackford | 2.9.2022 2:00 PM

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Homelessness

Newark's Scrooges Want To Ban Giving Food to Homeless People

Donating to the needy, in addition to being a generally nice thing to do, is a protected First Amendment activity.

Scott Shackford | 12.15.2021 12:25 PM

Religion

RFRA

Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision in Important Religious Freedom Case

The ruling allows Religious Freedom Restoration Act claimants - in this case Muslims subjected to discriminatory treatment by the FBI - to sue for money damages against government officials.

Ilya Somin |The Volokh Conspiracy | 12.10.2020 4:13 PM

Religion

Volokh Conspiracy

Trump Administration on Wrong Side of Important Religious Freedom Case Before the Supreme Court

The Administration claims money damages are never "appropriate" under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act - even when they are the only possible means of redressing rights violations.

Ilya Somin |The Volokh Conspiracy | 10.8.2020 11:21 PM

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No Fly List

The Government Says These Men Have No Recourse Against FBI Agents Who Used the 'No Fly' List To Punish Them

The Supreme Court will decide whether three Muslims who refused to be informants can sue for damages under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Jacob Sullum | 2.13.2020 2:30 PM

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Trans

Congressional Democrats Reintroduce LGBT-Protecting Equality Act

But is it actually even needed?

Scott Shackford | 3.14.2019 2:20 PM

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RFRA

Court Says Cannabis Doesn't Count As a Sacrament

An Indiana judge just issued a blow to the state's First Church of Cannabis.

Leonard Robinson | 7.11.2018 10:15 AM

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Department of Justice

Sessions Releases Guidance on Protecting Religious Freedom; LGBT Groups Fear 'Permission to Discriminate'

Mostly, memo reiterates what religious freedom protections mean.

Scott Shackford | 10.6.2017 4:45 PM

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Trans

Religious Freedom Invoked (Successfully) in Federal Transgender Discrimination Case

Judge smacks down EEOC attempt to apply federal civil rights law against funeral home.

Scott Shackford | 8.19.2016 4:55 PM

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Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson's Religious Freedom Position Needs Some Critical Analysis

A better argument is required than a fear of a slippery slope.

Scott Shackford | 7.29.2016 12:15 PM

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Kentucky

Kentucky Court Rules Printer Can't Be Forced to Produce Pro-Gay Messages

It's a fairly pure example of compelled speech.

Scott Shackford | 4.27.2015 3:10 PM

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RFRA

Religious Freedom Is Worth Protecting

RFRAs help safeguard the religious from oppressive government demands.

Steve Chapman | 4.13.2015 12:01 AM

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Culture

Good Role Model

Charles Oliver | 4.8.2015 6:00 AM

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Politics

Indiana's Revised RFRA Law Strikes the Worst Possible Balance

The threat of a corporate boycott has sacrificed religious liberties without protecting gays

Shikha Dalmia | 4.7.2015 4:31 PM

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Politics

Shikha Dalmia on Indiana's New and Unimproved RFRA Law

Reason Staff | 4.7.2015 4:31 PM

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Gay Marriage

When Your Foes Are Cashing In on Your Outrage, Maybe Reconsider the Signaling

The latest incredibly important news on cakes and flowers.

Scott Shackford | 4.6.2015 12:10 PM

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Culture

Making People Who Hate You Serve You Is a Really Bad Idea

Enjoy that slice of victory cake. It tastes like...What the hell is that?

J.D. Tuccille | 4.6.2015 10:12 AM

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Politics

Jeb Bush Backtracks on Religious Liberty

The 2016 hopeful is vacillating in his support for Indiana's RFRA.

Stephanie Slade | 4.3.2015 4:00 PM

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Civil Liberties

Was Memories Pizza a Victim of Irresponsible Journalism? Yes.

Memories Pizza, while not as gay-affirming as many of us would like, didn't announce pending discrimination.

Robby Soave | 4.2.2015 5:35 PM

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Politics

Penn Jillette on Indiana RFRA: "You're Not Being Forced to Have Gay Sex"

Nick Gillespie | 4.2.2015 3:02 PM

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Politics

Tim Cook's Ugly Power Play Against Religious Liberties in Indiana

He is abusing business boycotts

Shikha Dalmia | 4.1.2015 1:09 PM

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Policy

No, Indiana Did Not Just Accidentally Legalize Pot

Understanding the limits of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Jesse Walker | 3.31.2015 11:48 AM

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