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Summary
Two Catholic schools in California were sued after choosing not to renew the contracts of teachers, both of whom had many religious duties. The schools claim they have the constitutionally protected freedom to determine who can teach the faith at their institutions.
Religious Freedom
Churches, Christian Schools, and a Pro-Life Ministry Standing Up to Virginia’s Alarming New LawIt seems that some government officials in Virginia have decided that their preferred political ideology trumps free speech and religious freedom.
Religious Freedom
How 5 Recent U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Impact Churches and MinistriesIn the past few months, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued several decisions that impact religious organizations. We're here to help church and ministry leaders break down the impact of these rulings.
Religious Freedom
Supreme Court Wrap Up: How Did Religious Liberty Do This Term?People of faith have much to celebrate and many reasons for hope.
Religious Freedom
A.H. v. FrenchParents, Diocese of Burlington sue Vermont for religious discrimination in education
Religious Freedom
A.M. v. FrenchPublic, nonreligious private, and home-schooled high-school students can attend college classes, but not students from private religious schools
Religious Freedom
Danville Christian Academy v. BeshearADF attorneys file friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of schools representing 4,600+ students in challenge to COVID-19 school closures
Legal Documents
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{"Court": "SupremeCourt", "Title": "Amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Our Lady of Guadalupe School and St. James School", "FileName": "https://adflegal.blob.core.windows.net/mainsite-new/docs/default-source/documents/legal-documents/our-lady-of-guadalupe-school-v.-morrissey-berru-and-st.-james-school-v.-biel/olgs-v-morrissey-berru-and-st-james-school-v-biel---amicus-brief-filed-in-support-of-olgs-and-st-james-school.pdf", "Date": "2/10/2020 6:24:50 PM"}
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Biographies
John Bursch
Senior Counsel, Vice President of Appellate Advocacy
John Bursch is vice president of appellate advocacy and senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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