Showing posts with label Louisiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Louisiana. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

RLUIPA Claim for Polluting Burial Sites of Enslaved Ancestors May Move Ahead

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In Inclusive Louisiana v. St. James Parish , (ED LA, Feb. 9, 2026), a Louisiana federal district court refused to dismiss claims against St....
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

5th Circuit En Banc Hears Challenges To 2 States' Laws Requiring Posting of 10 Commandments in Classrooms

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The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, sitting en banc,  heard oral arguments in two cases raising the question of the constitutio...
Monday, December 22, 2025

5th Circuit 10-7 Denies En Banc Review in Case of Leafleting by Christian Vegetarian Advocate

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By a 10-7 vote, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for an en banc  rehearing in Hershey v. City of Bossier City ,  (5th...
Friday, December 12, 2025

Ministerial Exception Bars Former Priest's Title VII Claims

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In Obienu v. Archdiocese of New Orleans ,  (ED LA, Dec. 11, 2025), a Louisiana federal district court held that a former priest's Title ...
Thursday, October 09, 2025

5th Circuit Grants En Banc Review of Louisiana 10 Commandments Law

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On Oct. 6, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals granted en banc  review in Roake v. Brumley, ( Full text of court's Order .) In the cas...
Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Splintered 5th Circuit Says Suit Against City for Failing to Train Police on 1st Amendment Rights Can Move Ahead

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 In Hershey v. City of Bossier City ,  (5th Cir., Oct. 7, 2025), the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in a splintered decision reversed a L...
Thursday, March 27, 2025

5th Circuit: Prison's Punishment for Inmate's Religious Observance Can Violate RLUIPA

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In Johnson v. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office ,  (5th Cir., March 25, 2025), the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded to ...
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Supreme Court Denies Execution Stay to Buddhist Who Says His RLUIPA Rights Will Be Violated

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 In a 5-4 decision in Hoffman v. Westcott ,  (Sup. Ct., March 18, 2025), the U.S. Supreme Court refused to grant a stay of execution to a Bu...
Monday, February 03, 2025

Louisiana Grand Jury Indicts NY Doctor For Sending Abortion Medication to Purchaser in Lousiana

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Louisiana Illuminator reports that last Friday a Baton Rouge, Louisiana grand jury indicted a New York doctor and her New York clinic for s...
Friday, January 24, 2025

5th Circuit Hears Arguments on Louisiana Requirement for Classroom Posting of Ten Commandments

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Yesterday, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in  Roake v. Brumley . ( Audio of full oral arguments .) In the case, ...
Monday, January 06, 2025

Louisiana AG Issues Guidance to Schools on Posting the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

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Last week, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued Guidance ( full text ) to public schools on implementing the state's new Ten C...
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Louisiana Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of Law Requiring 10 Commandments in All Classrooms

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In Roake v. Brumley ,  (MD LA, Nov. 12, 2024), a Louisiana federal district court in a 177-page opinion held that Louisiana House Bill 71 t...
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Suit Over Deceptively Promoted School Religious Program Moves Ahead

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In Roe v. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board ,  (MD LA, Oct. 8, 2024), a Louisiana federal district court refused to dismiss many claims b...
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Suit Challenges Louisiana's Law Requiring Posting of 10 Commandments in Public Schools

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Suit was filed yesterday in a Louisiana federal district court by a group of parents (some of whom are clergy) on behalf of their minor chil...
Friday, June 21, 2024

Louisiana Governor Signs "Given Name Act", School Chaplaincy and 10 Commandments Bills

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On Wednesday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed  a package of 18 separate bills which the Governor's office described as " bill...
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Court Says EEOC Exceeded Its Authority in New Rules Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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In State of Louisiana v. EEOC ,  (WD LA, June 17, 2024), a Louisiana federal district court granted a preliminary injunction to the states o...
Friday, June 14, 2024

DOE Enjoined from Applying New Title IX Rules Protecting Transgender Students In 4 States

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In State of Louisiana v. U.S. Department of Education ,  (WD LA, June 13, 2024), a Louisiana federal district court enjoined the Department ...
Thursday, June 06, 2024

Louisiana Governor Signs Women's Safety and Protection Act, Rejecting Gender Identity Classifications

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On June 3, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed HB 608, the Women's Safety and Protection Act ( full text ) into law. The law states a...
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Louisiana Legislature Requires Posting of 10 Commandments in Every Public School and College Classroom

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The Louisiana legislature this week gave final passage to HB71 ( full text ) which requires all public schools to display the Ten Commandme...
Friday, May 24, 2024

Louisiana Legislature Bans Fraudulently Giving Women Abortion Pills; Reclassifies Abortion Pills as Dangerous Drugs

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The Louisiana legislature yesterday gave final passage to Senate Bill 276 ( full text ). The bill creates the crime of "coerced crimin...