W.D. N.C.: Catholic high school liable for firing teacher in same-sex marriage. The court rejected defenses based on the First Amendment—including the Ministerial Exception— Title VII, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, among others. Religion Clause reports on the decision here. Read the decision here: Billard v. Charlotte Catholic High School, (W.D. N.C., Sept. 3, 2021).
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S.D. Ind.: Ministerial Exception Requires Dismissal of Title VII Claims By Catholic School Guidance Counselor
“Ministerial Exception Requires Dismissal Of Title VII Claims By Catholic School Guidance Counselor” Religion Clause covers the decision here.
“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits”
“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits” The Washington Post covers the split, including why congregations going through the process should consult a lawyer even without litigation, here.
“Church: Free speech protects decision to fire gay Indianapolis teacher”
“Church: Free speech protects decision to fire gay Indianapolis teacher.” The Indiana Lawyer covers a recent filing in a lawsuit involving the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis and a teacher it directed a school to fire here.
“U.S. Supreme Court wedding cake case could affect St. Cloud couple’s suit against Minnesota: Both sides in Minnesota will be watching Tuesday when the justices in Washington hear arguments in a parallel case from Colorado.”
“U.S. Supreme Court wedding cake case could affect St. Cloud couple’s suit against Minnesota: Both sides in Minnesota will be watching Tuesday when the justices in Washington hear arguments in a parallel case from Colorado.” The (Minneapolis) StarTribune reports here.
“The Christian Legal Army Behind ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ A special investigation into the rise of Alliance Defending Freedom.”
“The Christian Legal Army Behind ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ A special investigation into the rise of Alliance Defending Freedom.” Sarah Posner has this report in The Nation.
“Court Refuses To Dismiss Constitutional Challenges To City’s Civil Rights Law”
“Court Refuses To Dismiss Constitutional Challenges To City’s Civil Rights Law” Religion Clause reports here on Country Mill Farms v. City of East Lansing, (WD MI, Nov. 16, 2017).
“Mississippi Suit On Gay Marriage Recusals Is Reopened”
“Mississippi Suit On Gay Marriage Recusals Is Reopened” Religion Clause reports here on Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant, (S.D. Miss. Oct. 27, 2017). AP reports here.
“Masterpiece Cakeshop: Meet the Christian Legal Group Behind the High-Profile Court Case”
“Masterpiece Cakeshop: Meet the Christian Legal Group Behind the High-Profile Court Case” Religion & Politics has a profile of Alliance Defending Freedom here.
5 Developments in Religion and Law since Law Meets Gospel started
Five years ago, I set out to try my hand at blogging about legal and related issues that religious groups face. I sought to help faith communities improve their grasp of the rules that govern them, organize themselves, and feel comfortable contacting a lawyer for help. The last five years have brought some very interesting developments at the intersection of law and religion, and the next five promise even more. I’ve enjoyed blogging, though I have not been as regular as I would like to be. I aim to change that in the coming months. I’ve also created some graphics to help you know right away that what you’re seeing is Law Meets Gospel. To mark the fifth birthday of this effort, below are five important developments in the law that affect faith communities. And then some other big news … .
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