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Federal court reaffirms tax exempt clergy housing allowances
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld tax-free housing allowances for clergy, a decision welcomed by pastors, religious organizations,... Read more
Court motions filed as atheist group sues for churches to file tax returns
The Alliance Defending Freedom has filed a motion to intervene after lawyers from the Freedom from Religion Foundation sued the... Read more
Appeals court rules against Washington archdiocese in bus ad case
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was within its rights to ban the Archdiocese of Washington’s religious-themed advertisements, the U.S.... Read more
NM Supreme Court reconsiders textbook funding for private schools
A 2017 U.S. Supreme Court decision has given new life to New Mexico backers of state funding for private school... Read more
Appeals court strikes down Baltimore law targeting pregnancy centers
An appellate court struck down a Baltimore city ordinance Friday, ruling that the city's pro-life pregnancy centers would not be... Read more
Baker argues for cake and conscience at Supreme Court
A Colorado baker’s right to express himself through artwork – edible artwork– lies at the center of today’s Supreme Court... Read more
Here’s what would happen if America's Catholic outreach disappeared
A few months ago, Erin McCroy was walking the streets of Denver with Murphy, a 20-something missionary with Christ in... Read more
Ariz. town urged to stop discriminating against houses of worship
Local government restrictions in Gilbert, Arizona are threatening the protection of religious speech by limiting signs promoting houses of worship... Read more
Court upholds ban on religious services in NYC public schools
A federal appeals court has upheld a New York City policy prohibiting religious services in public school buildings, a decision... Read more
