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ADF Chief Counsel to participate in FRC Religious Freedom and Marriage panel

Posted on July 02, 2008
Thursday, July 10, at 10:00 am: Family Research Council will host a panel discussion on the California Supreme Court marriage ruling and the threat posed to First Amendment rights and religious liberty protections. The panel of legal and policy experts will address questions that concern religious organizations...

9th Circuit: Police removal of ?reproductive choice? truck from school street violated First Amendment

Posted on July 02, 2008
Plaintiffs drove a truck that displayed enlarged, graphic photographs of early-term aborted fetuses around the perimeter of a public middle school in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Deputy Sheriffs were dispatched to the school.

Marriage?s Financial Pros and Cons

Posted on July 02, 2008
U.S. News and World Reports has posted this article Kimberly Palmer. She writes: . . . But before getting swept away with visions of matching tuxes or bridal bouquets, it may pay to ponder the monetary implications of ’til death do us part. Because while marriage?both gay and heterosexual?offers many financial benefits, it comes with potential [...

Dale Carpenter: ?Puzzling Obama on SSM?

Posted on July 02, 2008
On the Volokh Conspiracy, Dale Carpenter reviews recent statements by Barack Obama on the question of marriage redefinition. Visit Site » Share This

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Supreme factual blunder in child rape death penalty case?

Posted on July 02, 2008
Jonathan Adler has this post reporting that Justice Kennedy incorrectly stated that there is no federal penalty for child rape under federal law. Since the Supreme Court seems to base much of its jurisprudence on current trends, he queries whether a Petition for Reconsideration might be warranted? Visit Site » Share This

Florida RFRA Challenge To Park Feeding Ordinance Dismissed

Posted on July 02, 2008
The Religion Clause Blog reports: “In First Vagabonds Church of God v. City of Orlando, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 49314 (MD FL, June 26, 2008), a Florida federal district court rejected a challenge under Florida’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (FRFRA) to Orlando’s Large Group Feeding Ordinance...

Oklahoma Supreme Court: Judge okay to vacate same-sex couple?s ?divorce?

Posted on July 02, 2008
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a state judge acted within his authority when he vacated a divorce unknowingly granted to two women.

NY Federal Court: No ?ministerial exception? defense for Seventh Day Adventist school that fired pregnant teacher for fornication

Posted on July 02, 2008
An unmarried teacher at a Seventh Day Adventist school was terminated for fornication after she became pregant. She filed a Title VII suit claiming pregnancy discrimination and arguing that the fornication grounds for dismissal were pretextual.

Sources: Senators Agree on New Federal Judges Package

Posted on July 02, 2008
Shannon P. Duffy reports on the Legal Intelligencer: Sources say the White House has tentatively signed off on a package of five judicial nominees proposed by Pennsylvania Sens. Arlen Specter and Robert Casey that would fill all of the vacancies on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania bench and one of two openings on the 3rd [...

San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsom, takes step toward governor?s race

Posted on July 02, 2008
The AP reports: “Mayor Gavin Newsom has taken his first public step toward seeking higher office, filing papers to form an exploratory committee for a potential gubernatorial bid in 2010.” Visit Site » Share This

Seven-Year Land Use Struggle Ends In Victory for Texas Church

Posted on July 02, 2008
The Becket Fund issued this press release on June 11th that begins: “Judge Royal Furgeson, a federal judge in San Antonio, Texas, issued a consent decree that ended seven years of litigation between Castle Hills First Baptist Church and the city of Castle Hills, Texas, with a major victory for the church ...

Judge tosses law on adult materials: Court says rule forcing retailers to register with state is vague, too broad

Posted on July 02, 2008
IndyStar.com reports: A federal court Tuesday struck down a law that would have required sellers of sexually explicit materials to register with the state, marking a victory for retailers and First Amendment advocates. U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker ruled that House Enrolled Act 1042, passed by the Indiana General Assembly earlier this year, burdens First [...

FLDS fashions for kids sold on enterprising Web site

Posted on July 02, 2008
The Salt Lake Tribune reports: FLDS women for the first time are offering their handmade, distinctive style of children’s clothes to the public through the Web site fldsdress.com. Launched initially to provide Texas authorities with clothing for FLDS children in custody, the online store now is aimed at helping their mothers earn a living...

?Same-Sex Couples: Their Rights As Parents, and Their Children?s Rights as Children?

Posted on July 02, 2008
The purpose of this article is to explore the legal treatment of gay and lesbian parents. Part II discusses the history of same-sex union recognition. Part III discusses the legal rights of heterosexual parents.

?What?s in a Name??: Civil Unions and the Constitutional Significance of ?Marriage?

Posted on July 02, 2008
This Comment aims to advance the dialogue by proposing four distinct arguments for the constitutional significance of the title ?marriage.?

The Pledge of Allegiance in the Classroom and the Court: An Epic Struggle Over the Meaning of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment

Posted on July 02, 2008
The United States Supreme Court has been at odds with itself for many years over what the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment does and does not protect, particularly when it comes to speech within public schools.

Of Prophets and Proselytes: Freedom of Religion and the Conflict of Rights in International Law

Posted on July 02, 2008
Clashes between these claims of right are today generating acute tensions in relations between states and peoples, a state of affairs starkly illustrated by the recent Danish cartoons controversy.

UK: Scientists given license for human-pig embryos

Posted on July 01, 2008
The Christian Institute reports: “A team of scientists has been granted permission to create embryos that are part pig, part human.” Visit Site » Share This

Hugh Hewitt: Michelle Obama?s address to the DNC?s Gay & Lesbian Leadership Council

Posted on July 01, 2008
Hugh Hewitt has this post on his Townhall Blog that provides excerpts from Michelle Obama’s address. Visit Site » Share This

Abortion Alternatives Programs: Reducing Abortions and Protecting a Woman?s Right to Choose Childbirth Over Abortion

Posted on July 01, 2008
Maggie Datiles reports on the Americans United for Life Blog: The Minnesota abortion alternatives program, ?Positive Alternatives,? has just been granted roughly 1.5 million dollars in state funding per year for the next three years, totaling to 4.7 million dollars...

Germany: Government chases homeschool family

Posted on July 01, 2008
WorldNetDaily reports: “Members of a German homeschooling family who fled to Austria, where the activity remains legal, have moved again ? this time to Canada ? to escape continuing government actions that now are the subject of a protest lodged at the European Court of Human Rights ...

Wisconsin: Police Make 2 More Arrests In Prostitution Investigation At Strip Club

Posted on July 01, 2008
Channel3000.com reports: “Janesville police said they have made two more arrests in connection with a prostitution investigation at a Janesville strip club.” Visit Site » Share This

Detroit City Council Seeks More Time For Strip Club Ordinance

Posted on July 01, 2008
According to ClickonDetroit.com, the Detroit city council is seeking a 120 day extension to consider its ordinance regulating strip clubs. Apparently, strips are threatening lawsuits over the current ordinance, but members of the community don’t favor more lenient measures...

Obama Support For Expansion Of ?Faith-Based? Program Is Disappointing, Says Americans United

Posted on July 01, 2008
Americans United for Separation of Church and State has issued this press release indicating that it is disappointed with Barack’s support of the Faith Based Initiative. The sub caption reads: “But Watchdog Group Says Candidate’s Opposition To Religious Discrimination In Hiring And Publicly Funded Proselytism Are Steps In Right Direction...

ADF files suit disputing N.M. commission?s ruling against Christian photographer

Posted on July 01, 2008
The commission ruled that the company, run by a Christian husband and wife, was guilty of ?sexual orientation? discrimination under state antidiscrimination laws for declining to photograph a same-sex ?commitment ceremony.?

Wal-Mart Drops Planned Parenthood Promotion

Posted on July 01, 2008
Citizen Link reports: “A Wal-Mart Supercenter in Washington state has decided to drop its association with Planned Parenthood, The Christian Post reported.” Visit Site » Share This

Oregon: Builder pulls out of Planned Parenthood clinic

Posted on July 01, 2008
The Oregonian reports: “A construction company set to help build a Planned Parenthood clinic in northeast Portland has dropped the project, citing pressure from anti-abortion activists. The developer, Beech Street Partners, has assembled a team of builders and will act as its own general contractor ...

Pennsylvania Senate confirms 4 appeals judges

Posted on July 01, 2008
The AP reports: “Four judges are getting ready to fill temporary openings on Pennsylvania’s appellate court benches following unanimous action by the state Senate.” Visit Site » Share This

Obama ?Pro-Gay Flyers? and Evangelical Courtship

Posted on July 01, 2008
David Broder reports on the NY Times: . . . Between now and November, the Obama forces are planning as many as 1,000 house parties and dozens of Christian rock concerts, gatherings of religious leaders, campus visits and telephone conference calls to bring together voters of all ages motivated by their faith to engage in politics...

?The High Court?s Supreme Clown?

Posted on July 01, 2008
Rich Lowry has this commentary at RealClearPolitics. He begins: Why did the Founders bother toiling in the summer heat of Philadelphia in 1787 writing a Constitution when they could have relied on the consciences of Supreme Court justices like Anthony Kennedy instead? Kennedy is the Supreme Court’s most important swing vote and its worst justice...

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