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Microsoft says it will not discriminate against religious groups after investor criticism
On Oct. 10, Microsoft and Boyer Research, a group of shareholders represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group,... Read more
Trump signs executive order prioritizing faith-based participation in foster care
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to improve the nation’s foster care system. Read more
Bavarian city backs down on ‘buffer zone’ banning prayer at abortion clinic
The town lifted a 100-meter (328-foot) censorship zone around abortion clinics after courts ruled the restrictions violated constitutional freedoms. Read more
Brazilian court denies mother’s right to home-school her child
The Santa Catarina State Court of Justice in Brazil has denied Regiane Cichelero’s request to home-school her son. Read more
Oregon gender ideology rule for adoptive parents likely violates Constitution, court says
A federal appeals court ruled that Oregon likely violated an adoptive Christian mother’s First Amendment rights by demanding she affirm... Read more
Colorado permits Christian camp to keep males out of girls’ showers, bathrooms
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood will allow a Christian summer camp to separate showers and other private spaces on... Read more
Religious freedom, free speech advocates support Vermont couples barred from fostering
Twenty-two states and various religious freedom advocates have filed friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of two Vermont couples who are suing... Read more
Vermont backs off of law targeting pro-life centers after lawsuit
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill repealing restrictions on pro-life pregnancy centers, allowing them to continue providing medical services. Read more
California pregnancy centers appeal abortion pill reversal censorship
The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) and the SCV Pregnancy Center are asking the court to stop... Read more
Professor fired for warning about child ‘gender transitions’ gets $1.6 million settlement
“Children deserve better than life-altering procedures that mutilate their bodies and destroy their ability to lead fulfilling lives,” psychologist Allan... Read more
House bill would affirm tax exemption is not federal ‘financial assistance’
A federal bill proposed this week would affirm that nonprofits and charities are not receiving federal “financial assistance” simply by... Read more
Veto override: Kansas law will guard adoptive parents’ religious liberty
Kansas lawmakers voted to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a bill that will protect the religious liberty of adoptive... Read more
Catholic medical group sues Biden administration over emergency room abortion rule
The federal government is accused of acting unlawfully when in July 2022 it directed that hospitals and emergency rooms would... Read more
Ohio school district pays $450,000 for forcing teacher to resign over transgender dispute
“No school official can force a teacher to set her religious beliefs aside in order to keep her job,” stated... Read more
UK police pay 13,000 pounds to Christian woman arrested for silent prayer
The settlement comes as the U.K. government is reportedly set to strengthen its crackdown on silent prayer near abortion facilities... Read more
States, doctors sue Biden administration over transgender medical mandate
The lawsuit argues that HHS did not have the authority to create the rule and that it is not a... Read more
Foster parents sue Vermont after state revokes license for rejecting gender ideology
Vermont requires foster parents to affirm that they would support a child in his or her self-asserted gender identity and... Read more
Court rules Christian nonprofit does not have to cover gender transition
“We are overjoyed our members will not have to choose between the biblically based employee benefits and quality health care... Read more
Appeals court says ER doctors do not have to perform abortions
The 5th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that “the Biden administration cannot illegally use federal law to force emergency room... Read more
Oregon mother appeals court ruling in religious discrimination adoption case
Jessica Bates filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s Department of Human Services earlier this year after she was denied... Read more
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