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Religious Expression
144 published works
Mauck & Baker Blog
Are We Done Taking God Out of Government?
By Mauck Baker
Written by Sorin A. LeahuIs the law settled when it comes to eliminating religious symbols from public places? Or are we still awaiting a case with broader implications for religious…
Religion Clause
Britain’s Appeals Court: Christian Social Work Student Improperly Suspended For Anti-Gay Facebook Postings
In Ngole v. University of Sheffield, (EWCA, July 3, 2019), England's Court of Appeal held that the University of Sheffield had unfairly removed a Christian student from its Master of Social Work…
Global Workplace Insider
Crouch, bind, set: Folau to tackle Rugby Australia in the Federal Court
By Helene Lee
The termination of Israel Folau’s $4m playing contract has set the scrum for a Federal Court case which is likely to shape the landscape of religious expression and vilification in…
Mauck & Baker Blog
Chalk One Up For God
By Mauck Baker
If you’ve lived in a residence that is a part of a homeowners or condominium association, you’ve probably been briefed with the rules: Nothing can be displayed in the front…
Religion Clause
Suite Challenges School’s Restrictions On Bible Distribution
Suit was filed this week in a Pennsylvania federal district court challenging regulations and policies of the Mechanicsburg Area School District that limit student members of a school's Bible Club…
Religion Clause
Suit Challenges School Limits on Flyer Distribution For Bible Event
A suit was filed this week in a California federal district court against the Huntington Beach School District for barring a 2nd and a 5th-grade student from handing out flyers…
Religion Clause
NYT Editorializes On Ritual Slaughter Restrictions
The New York Times editorial board today stepped into the debate in some European countries over kosher and halal slaughter, as a law in the Flemish Region of Belgium banning…
RLUIPA Defense Blog
Tis The Season for Controversial Holiday Displays
By Evan Seeman
The holidays are upon us. That means spending time with loved ones, good food, presents, and, of course, controversial holiday displays. Under the First Amendment, government must treat all religions…
FB Employment Discrimination Blog
Corporate Appearance Policies Versus Religious Practices: A Delicate Legal Balance
An enormous new settlement of a religious discrimination case brought by the EEOC presents a perfect opportunity to reprise an old post with a new addition. Can an employer fire…
The Right Coast
Imposing demons meet a fiery end in an annual Balinese purification ritual | Aeon Videos
Nyepi is an annual Day of Silence on the Indonesian island of Bali. A time for quiet self-reflection, the widely observed Hindu tradition brings the region to a standstill as…