Lawyers

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  Christian Groups Claim Trump's Immigration Policies Are Keeping Them From Practicing 'Fundamental' Part of Faith: 'Welcoming the Stranger'

  A group of over 25 religious organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contesting a policy change by the Trump administration that allows immigration enforcement actions at schools and houses of worship. Prior to this change, DHS agents were generally required to obtain special authorization to conduct enforcement actions at designated "sensitive locations."

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  Teacher Possibly Facing Termination For Crucifix Hanging on Classroom Wall She's Allegedly Had There for 10 Years

  A Connecticut teacher with more than 30 years of experience refused to remove a crucifix she displayed in her classroom for a decade, leading to her suspension and a legal fight over religious freedom and constitutional rights.

• Religious Freedom Bills Pave the Way for Widespread Discrimination Against LGBTQ Community

  An increasing number of "religious freedom" bills under President Trump's administration is expected to bring on more discriminatory practices against the LGBTQ community.

• South Dakota poised to become first US state to enact transgender bathroom bill; LGBT community calls measure 'discriminatory'

  Despite the heated debate, South Dakota is set to become the first state to enact a bill that would require transgender students to use bathrooms according to their gender at birth and not their preferred gender identity.

• Former member filed complaint against Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints over intimidation, vandalism

  A former member of a polygamous religious sect testified against Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Isaac Wyler filed a complaint about intimidation and vandalism on his property.

• 2 polygamous town, Utah and Arizona, sued over civil rights violation

  The U.S. Department of Justice claims that a polygamous controls the Arizona-Utah border towns of Colorado City and Hildale. The particular religious sect denied housing and police services to non-church members.

• Judge rejects latest stay request from Kentucky clerk Davis

  A federal judge on Wednesday denied Kim Davis a stay of his order requiring her office to issue marriage licenses to all eligible couples who want one, the latest setback for the Kentucky county clerk who went to jail rather than issue licenses to gay couples.

• Wal-Mart support of gay rights turns on business

  The chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores has emerged as an unlikely voice for gay rights after the Arkansas state governor heeded his call on Wednesday to reject a much-criticized bill.

• Indiana to clarify 'religious freedom' law, Georgia, North Carolina bills stall

  Indiana Republicans pledged on Monday to clarify a new "religious freedom" law, while similar proposals stalled in Georgia and North Carolina after businesses and activists said such measures could be used to discriminate against gays.

• Thousands march in Indiana to protest law seen targeting gays

  Thousands of people marched in Indiana's largest city on Saturday to protest a state law that supporters contend promotes religious freedom but detractors see as a covert move to support discrimination against gay people.

• Apple's Cook joins tech CEOs in blasting Indiana religious freedom law

  Apple Inc's Tim Cook, one of the most prominent openly gay American CEOs, has joined fellow tech industry chiefs in decrying a controversial Indiana law that opponents say could allow companies to deny services to gay people.

• German court overturns ban on headscarves for Muslim women teachers

  Muslim women teachers can wear headscarves as long as it does not cause disruption in school, Germany's top court said in a ruling that overturns an earlier ban and may fuel debate about what some nationalist groups see as creeping "Islamization".