First Amendment Religious Freedom - Page 3

Catholic nuns sue New York, say assisted suicide law forces them to violate their faith

July 20, 2026

Catholic nuns sue New York, say assisted suicide law forces them to violate their faith

Catholic nuns who have cared for 45,000 dying patients sue New York, claiming the Medical Aid in Dying Act forces them to facilitate assisted suicide.

Supreme Court showdown looms over St Michael statue blocked from public safety building

July 19, 2026

Supreme Court showdown looms over St Michael statue blocked from public safety building

Quincy's plan to install St. Michael and St. Florian statues outside its public safety headquarters faces an ACLU challenge in Massachusetts court.

GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to strengthen First Amendment protections for street preachers

July 16, 2026

GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to strengthen First Amendment protections for street preachers

House Republicans filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to reject qualified immunity for officers who stopped a Christian evangelist's speech.

DOJ weighs civil rights probe into Fort Worth police over alleged First Amendment violations

July 15, 2026

DOJ weighs civil rights probe into Fort Worth police over alleged First Amendment violations

The Civil Rights Division is seeking Fort Worth police records after viral videos captured officers allegedly restricting preachers' free speech.

You shouldn’t need a permit to pray in your own home — the Supreme Court should agree

July 15, 2026

You shouldn’t need a permit to pray in your own home — the Supreme Court should agree

A cease-and-desist letter forced an Orthodox Jew to cancel his minyan, but courts dismissed his First Amendment claim over a zoning technicality.

Arkansas takes home top ranking for religious freedom after Gov Sanders expands key protections

July 14, 2026

Arkansas takes home top ranking for religious freedom after Gov Sanders expands key protections

Arkansas ranked No. 1 for religious liberty after Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed key protections including Act 677 and the Conscience Protection Act.

Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says

July 13, 2026

Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says

The First Liberty Institute is demanding Connecticut allow a Nativity scene inside the Capitol, calling the ban on religious displays viewpoint discrimination.

Christian family takes fight to DC embassy after government seizes daughters over 'religious extremism'

July 12, 2026

Christian family takes fight to DC embassy after government seizes daughters over 'religious extremism'

Daniel and Bianca Samson say Sweden seized their daughters over church attendance, and now they are holding a rally in Washington, D.C., to demand them back.

Texas police admit officer made inaccurate First Amendment remarks after preacher cited at Pride event

July 10, 2026

Texas police admit officer made inaccurate First Amendment remarks after preacher cited at Pride event

Video showed Fort Worth officers telling a street preacher that "offensive" speech could be ticketed at Trinity Pride Fest, prompting a department review.

Wisconsin student alleges school barred her from using Bible verse at graduation

July 1, 2026

Wisconsin student alleges school barred her from using Bible verse at graduation

A Wisconsin student says Arrowhead High School barred her from using a Bible verse at graduation, citing school-sponsored speech policy.