Supreme Court of the United States
These are the latest news cases from the Supreme Court of the United States regarding pro-life and family issues, religious persecution, and other topics affecting the Catholic Church.
The Latest
Could a US priest face jail for refusing to break confession seal?
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition from a Louisiana Catholic diocese that fears a civil lawsuit... Read more
Beard meets religious freedom in distinctive Court decision
In a rare unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Muslim prisoner in Arkansas must be allowed... Read more
Brace yourselves: same-sex marriage ruling coming this Supreme Court term
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide this term if same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide, the judicial body... Read more
Which way to church? Supreme Court weighs directions for roadside signs
The U.S. Supreme Court is scrutinizing an Arizona town’s restrictions on church signs that critics say intentionally discriminate against houses... Read more
Supreme indecision on marriage redefinition
Following Justice Anthony Kennedy’s stay on a “gay marriage” court decision in Idaho, marriage advocates are imploring the Supreme Court... Read more
'Decisive' role of marriage in focus as Court declines cases
The Supreme Court’s decision not to review defense of marriage appeals by five states has been met with disappointment, along... Read more
Supreme Court asked to defend Seal of Confession in La. case
The Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling that a diocesan... Read more
Federal judge strikes down Colo. marriage defense amendment
A federal judge ruled Wednesday against Colorado’s marriage defense amendment, leading the state attorney general to say the case will... Read more
Supreme Court grants college injunction against HHS mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court granted an injunction to Wheaton College on Thursday, temporarily exempting the Christian college from federal mandates... Read more
Wave of religious freedom rulings follows Supreme Court decision
In the days following a Supreme Court ruling upholding religious freedom in the workplace, several lower courts have issued decisions... Read more
Supreme Court upholds religious freedom for Hobby Lobby
On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Hobby Lobby and similar employers cannot be forced to comply with... Read more
Supreme Court's abortion clinic ruling hailed as win for women
A unanimous Supreme Court decision striking down a 35-foot buffer zone around Massachusetts abortion clinics is being praised as a... Read more
Supreme Court unanimously rejects abortion clinic buffer zones
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts state law that imposed a 35-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics,... Read more
Supreme Court okays pro-life challenge to Ohio election speech law
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that the Susan B. Anthony List has standing to challenge an Ohio law allowing... Read more
Supreme Court upholds freedom to pray at public meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 5 upheld the practice of voluntary prayer before public meetings by a 5-4 ruling,... Read more
Supreme Court declines to hear religious freedom photography case
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to weigh in on a case involving a small Christian-owned photography business that... Read more
Women rally outside Supreme Court for religious liberty
Women supporting employers challenging the government's contraception spoke out in support of a vision of women's equality that supports fertility... Read more
Supreme Court justices divided on HHS mandate argument
As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments touching on religious freedom and for-profit companies Tuesday, the justices seemed divided over... Read more
Contraception mandate case argued at US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a challenge to the Affordable Care Act touching on the federal government’s... Read more
Hobby Lobby draws wide breadth of support in mandate case
Hundreds of individuals and groups from a broad range of religious and political backgrounds have filed briefs supporting the owners... Read more
