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Display by Freedom from Religion Foundation at the Iowa state capitol, 2016

Secular group wins case to install mock nativity display at Texas capitol

Jun 11, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

After a six-year court battle, a secular group will be permitted to install a “Bill of Rights Nativity Exhibit” at... Read more

Appeals court: House not required to accept ‘secular prayer’ at start of work day

Apr 23, 2019

A D.C. federal appeals court has ruled that the chaplain for the House of Representatives cannot be forced to allow... Read more

E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse, home to the US District Court for DC.

Court motions filed as atheist group sues for churches to file tax returns

Nov 27, 2018

The Alliance Defending Freedom has filed a motion to intervene after lawyers from the Freedom from Religion Foundation sued the... Read more

Chris Butler, a pastor at Chicago Embassy Church, leads a prayer walk in his community.

Chicago church leaders unite to oppose massive tax threat to religious groups

Apr 21, 2018

Religious leaders in Chicago are fighting to end a lawsuit filed by an atheist group that would impose upwards of... Read more

St. Cecilia's Rectory in Clarkdale, AZ.

Judge rules clergy housing allowances unconstitutional

Nov 25, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A law granting clergy members an exemption from income tax on housing allowances is unconstitutional, according to a federal judge's... Read more