Court Says University of Iowa Officers Personally Liable for Religious Discrimination
A federal court ruled that the University of Iowa and its officers violated the law when they kicked InterVarsity off campus for asking its leaders to be Christian.
Court Rules the University of Iowa Engaged in Viewpoint Discrimination
U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Rose found that the University of Iowa engaged in viewpoint discrimination and violated Business Leaders in Christ’s First Amendment rights.
Student Group Purge Temporarily Halted at the University of Iowa
The University of Iowa reversed its earlier decision to purge 39 faith-based student groups from campus after InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship sued.
The University of Iowa Targets Faith-Based Student Groups, Again
The University of Iowa officially deregistered InterVarsity, along with 38 other student groups, because they are “non-compliant” with their non-discrimination policies.
The Positive Potential Impact of the Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision
There are two positive aspects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission that we will see in future cases.
Congress Gives Churches Equal Access to Disaster Aid
Congress’ action ensures that FEMA’s new policy will endure so that houses of worship are treated equally alongside secular nonprofit organizations applying for disaster aid.
University of Iowa Ordered to Allow Christian Student Group Back on Campus
Business Leaders in Christ (BLinC), who sued the University of Iowa after they were kicked off campus last fall for requiring their leaders to agree with their statement of faith, claimed a victory in federal district court.
Montse Alvarado: Amid the chaos of an historic election and the naming of a new Supreme Court Justice, victories for religious liberty were won across the country, protecting the freedoms of people of all faith, and no faith at all.
Harmful Transgender Mandate Struck Down In Federal Court
A federal district court protected the rights of families and their doctors to make medical decisions for their child free from government interference.
New Rules for HHS Contraceptives Mandate Excludes Hobby Lobby
Proposed rules announced by Kathleen Sebelius for the HHS contraceptives mandate brodens definition of “religious employer, but excludes companies owned by people of faith.