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.

The University of Iowa Publishes Religious Watch List

The University of Iowa admitted in court it has a watch list of 32 groups – all religious – that it has placed on a “probationary status.”

The University of Iowa Tells Court: Frats In, God Out

After the University of Iowa admits religious discrimination, InterVarsity Christian Graduate Fellowship asks federal court for equal treatment.

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.

Pro-Lifers Respond to Supreme Court’s NIFLA v. Becerra Decision

Pro-life leaders celebrated the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in NIFLA v. Becerra protecting crisis pregnancy centers from California’s forced speech law.

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.

The Top 7 Victories for Religious Liberty in 2017

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.

Episode 19: The University of Iowa’s Attack on Religious Freedom

Daniel Blomberg with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and Shane Vander Hart discuss the University of Iowa kicking a Chrisitan group off campus.

University of Iowa Sued by Christian Group They Kicked Off Campus

Becket announced that a Christian student group, Business Leaders in Christ (BLinC), filed a lawsuit in federal court against the University of Iowa.

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.

SCOTUS Ruling a Big Win for Religious Liberty

The Supreme Court this morning ruled 5-4 in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby…

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.