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Supreme Court: Harsher Pandemic Restrictions for Churches Are Unconstitutional

Supreme Court: Harsher Pandemic Restrictions for Churches Are Unconstitutional Member access only

Places of worship cannot be treated less favorably than “comparable secular gatherings.”
Richard R. Hammar
Supreme Court Again Rules that Safety and Health Regulations Override Religious Freedom

Supreme Court Again Rules that Safety and Health Regulations Override Religious Freedom Member access only

Dissenting opinion in this pandemic-related ruling expressed First Amendment concerns.
Richard R. Hammar
Supreme Court Endorses Some Aid to Parents of Religious School Students

Supreme Court Endorses Some Aid to Parents of Religious School Students Member access only

Decision opens the door for religious schools to benefit from funds available to other kinds of schools.
Richard R. Hammar
Supreme Court Rules that Title VII’s Ban on “Sex” Discrimination Includes Sexual Orientation

Supreme Court Rules that Title VII’s Ban on “Sex” Discrimination Includes Sexual Orientation Member access only

The significance to churches and religious schools and colleges.
Richard R. Hammar
The Do's and Don'ts of Political Activities by Churches

The Do's and Don'ts of Political Activities by Churches

Understanding how a church's tax-exempt status is affected—or not—when it supports or opposes candidates, distributes voter guides, advocates for certain issues, and more.
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Churches and Religious Freedoms Laws: A 50-State Survey Member access only

Orienting church leaders on the key federal and state laws and court decisions affecting religious exercise.
What the Supreme Court’s COVID-19 Opinion Means for Church Gatherings

What the Supreme Court’s COVID-19 Opinion Means for Church Gatherings Member access only

A deeply divided Court rejected one California church’s request to restore in-person services sooner than the state governor ordered.
Richard R. Hammar
Do We Know the Risks of Church Political Activity?

Do We Know the Risks of Church Political Activity?

Assess whether your choices are threatening your tax-exempt status.
Tracking Faith-Based Legal Challenges to Pandemic Orders

Tracking Faith-Based Legal Challenges to Pandemic Orders

How federal courts nationwide are addressing religious liberty arguments by churches.
J. Matthew Szymanski
Attorney General: Exercise of Religion Should Not Be Significantly Burdened

Attorney General: Exercise of Religion Should Not Be Significantly Burdened

Statement addresses singling out religious organizations through social distancing measures.
Matthew Branaugh
SBA Updated Guidance: Religious Liberty Protections Will be Provided with Loan Program

SBA Updated Guidance: Religious Liberty Protections Will be Provided with Loan Program

Clarification comes as applications for coronavirus-related relief for small employers begin.
The Editors
3 Steps to Determine If Government Actions Affect Public Gatherings

3 Steps to Determine If Government Actions Affect Public Gatherings

Churches need to closely watch how local and state officials respond to COVID-19.
David Middlebrook
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