Thursday, July 16, 2026

White House Posts Presidential Message on Birthday of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini

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Yesterday, the White House posted a "Presidential Message on the Birthday of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini," which reads in part: ....

European Parliament Resolution Condemns Abduction, Forced Conversion and Child Marriage of Religious Minorities in Pakistan

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On July 9, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution ( full text ) on the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Hindu and Ch...

2026 Index of States' Legal Protection of Religious Liberty Released

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The First Liberty Institute this week released  its fifth annual report on  Religious Liberty in the States ( full text ). According to Firs...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

11th Circuit Rejects Claim That Covid Requirements Violated Employees' Religious Beliefs; Criticizes Counsel's Briefing

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 In Akerlund v. Atlas Air, Inc. ,  (11th Cir., July 10, 2026), the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a suit broug...

Artist's Suit Over Removal of Trump with Jesus Painting Is Dismissed

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In Rose v. Arts Bonita, Inc. , (MD FL, July 12, 2026), a Florida federal district court dismissed, with leave to amend, a complaint against ...
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Federal Court Certifies to Michigan Supreme Court Questions on Michigan's Abortion Discrimination Ban

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In Right to Life of Michigan v. Nessel , (WD MI, July 10, 2026), two pro-life organizations, Right to Life of Michigan and Pregnancy Resourc...

Israeli Knesset Passes Controversial Basic Law on Torah Study

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Israel's Knesset yesterday passed a controversial "Basic Law" providing: Torah study is a fundamental value in the heritage of...
Monday, July 13, 2026

Detainee Sues Wrong Parties Over Available Religious Texts on Jail's Android Tablets

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In Coleman v. LVMPD,  (D NV, July 8, 2026), a Nevada federal district court at the screening stage dismissed with leave to amend a religious...

Recent Articles of Interest

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From SSRN: Travis Gilly, The Church the Law Cannot Refuse: Automated Ministry, Disability Access, and the Collapse of the Church-Definition ...
Friday, July 10, 2026

Suit Seeks Accommodation for Christian Library Employee Who Objects To Using Co-Workers' Preferred Names and Pronouns

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Suit was filed yesterday in a Louisiana federal district court by a Library Technician who was fired for refusing to comply with the library...
Thursday, July 09, 2026

Suit Challenges U.S. Providing Information to Iran About Asylum Seekers Including Members of Religious Minorities

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An advocacy organization for Iranian Americans filed suit this week challenging the Trump Administration's treatment of Iranians-- inclu...

3rd Circuit Hears Arguments on Rules Protecting Employers Who Have Objections to Furnishing Employees Contraception Coverage

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On July 7, the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and New Jersey v. President of the Uni...
Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Church Autonomy Doctrine Prevents Review of Salvation Army's Ban on Certain Methadone Treatments in Its Rehab Centers

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In Tassinari v. The Salvation Army , (D MA, July 6, 2026), a Massachusetts federal district court dismissed claims that The Salvation Army (...