Veterans Administration Updates Policy to Protect Inclusion of Religious Elements in Publicly Viewable Displays

Veterans Administration Updates Policy to Protect Inclusion of Religious Elements in Publicly Viewable Displays

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently updated its policies surrounding the use of religious elements in publicly viewable displays in VA facilities nationwide in order to ensure that religious freedom is protected. “We want to make sure that all of our veterans and their families feel welcome at VA, no matter […]

Group Denied Request to Fly Christian Flag During Event Recognizing Boston’s Christian Heritage Refiles Suit

Group Denied Request to Fly Christian Flag During Event Recognizing Boston’s Christian Heritage Refiles Suit

BOSTON — A Boston-based group that sought to fly the Christian flag outside city hall during an event celebrating the religious history of the city and the contributions made by Christians has again filed a lawsuit against officials for denying their request. Camp Constitution says that the City of Boston approved 284 other temporary flags, including […]

Appeals Court Rules County Commissioners Can’t Exclude Some Religions From Presenting Invocations

Appeals Court Rules County Commissioners Can’t Exclude Some Religions From Presenting Invocations

ATLANTA — The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia has ruled that commissioners for one county in Florida were violating the Establishment Clause by “picking and choosing which religions to invite and which to reject” for the invocation presented at the start of each public meeting, and by preferring Christianity “to the exclusion of […]

Religious Liberties Legal Group Asks School District to Restore Ten Commandments Plaque to Middle School Wall

Religious Liberties Legal Group Asks School District to Restore Ten Commandments Plaque to Middle School Wall

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — A Texas-based religious liberties organization has asked a school district in Ohio to restore a Ten Commandments plaque to a middle school wall after learning that the Decalogue display was removed following a complaint from the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). “[I]n light of a recent decision by the Supreme […]

US Supreme Court Orders Lower Court to Revisit Florida Cross Ruling Following Decision Upholding Maryland Cross

US Supreme Court Orders Lower Court to Revisit Florida Cross Ruling Following Decision Upholding Maryland Cross

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has wiped out a lower court ruling that found a Florida cross monument unconstitutional and has instructed the court to revisit the case in light of SCOTUS’ other ruling last week upholding a similar cross display. “The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of […]

Ten Commandments Plaque ‘No Longer on Display’ at Ohio Middle School Following Complaint

Ten Commandments Plaque ‘No Longer on Display’ at Ohio Middle School Following Complaint

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Although in disagreement, a public school district in Ohio has removed a Ten Commandments plaque from the walls of a middle school following a complaint letter from the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). “In speaking with the district, it is my understanding that the plaque has been taken down and is […]