Religion & Law

Indiana Democrats Walk Out to Block Action on Union Bill

Posted on February 22, 2011
"House Democratic lawmakers in Indiana have begun a de facto walkout in an effort to block a Republican-backed bill that would restrict private-sector union rights . . . The strategy is possible because Republicans make up 60 of 100 House seats. "

Vt. unions rally in support of Wisconsin workers

Posted on February 22, 2011
Chicago Tribune: "Representatives of the Vermont Education Association and of nurses at Fletcher Allen Health Care will stage a noontime rally at the Statehouse in Montpelier."

N.J. unions to rally at Statehouse in support of Wisconsin public workers

Posted on February 22, 2011
NJ.com: "Several N.J. unions are planning a rally at the Statehouse Friday in support of public workers in Wisconsin . . . "

Census estimates show 1 in 4 US counties are dying

Posted on February 22, 2011
Hit by an aging population and a poor economy, a near-record number of U.S. counties are experiencing more deaths than births in their communities, a phenomenon demographers call "natural decrease"

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Irish overwhelmingly support protections for unborn: poll

Posted on February 22, 2011
LifeSiteNews: "Pro Life Campaign commissioned a survey of 1,025 people over 18 and found that 68 percent support constitutional protection for the unborn, 26 percent oppose it and 5 percent don?t know or have no opinion."

Australian opposition leader holds firm against same-sex marriage

Posted on February 22, 2011
Catholic Culture: "Tony Abbott, the leader of Australia?s opposition coalition, has indicated that he will not swerve from his opposition to legal recognition of same-sex marriage."

Former abortionist, top pro-life advocate Bernard Nathanson dies at 84

Posted on February 22, 2011
LifeSiteNews (includes video): "Bernard Nathanson, the former abortionist turned top pro-life activist who is perhaps best known for his role in creating the pro-life video The Silent Scream, died at the age of 84 this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer, reports the National Catholic Register...

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Mourns Death of Senior Judge David R. Thompson

Posted on February 22, 2011
Ninth Circuit Public Information Office: "The Hon. David R. Thompson of San Diego, an esteemed senior judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, died Saturday, February 19, 2011, after a sudden illness. He was 80."

Matt Bowman on the Zeb Bell Show: Abortion v. Religious Freedom

Posted on February 22, 2011
ADF Attorney Matt Bowman appeared on the Zeb Bell Show to discuss recent Department of Health and Human Services rules that undermine the conscience rights of healthcare providers.  | MP3 audio 12:18 mins | Related ADF Media

UC Davis withdraws religious discrimination description after Christian group protests

Posted on February 22, 2011
CNA: The Alliance Defense Fund ? a Christian legal alliance ? reported that affiliated attorney Timothy J. Swickard wrote the university on Feb. 16 on behalf of 25 students who found policy offensive. UC Davis responded the same day, stating that the student's concerns were noted and that the language was removed until further consideration

GA church fights zoning abuse

Posted on February 22, 2011
One News Now: "The county planner had looked at the application and had seen every reason to grant the application," accounts Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) attorney Erik Stanley. "But when All Souls went before the county council, something happened that frequently happens to churches -- the county council denied the application, even though there was no objective reason to do so...

Carol Platt Liebau: ?Message to Madison: No Special Treatment for Government Workers!?

Posted on February 22, 2011
Carol Platt Liebau writes at Townhall: "There?s no doubt that the government-union protests taking place in Madison, Wisconsin are about fiscal responsibility, and the public sector learning to live within its means. But they?re also about much, much more...

IN: Felony Enhancement For Church Burglary Does Not Violate Establishment Clause

Posted on February 22, 2011
Religion Clause Blog: "In Burke v. State of Indiana, (IN App., Feb. 21, 2011), the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of a provision that enhances burglary to a Class B felony if the building involved was one that is used for religious worship...

Wisconsin governor warns of layoff notices

Posted on February 22, 2011
AP: "He didn't say which workers would be targeted but he has repeatedly warned that up to 1,500 workers could lose their jobs by July if his proposal isn't passed."

How many bureaucrats to implement Obamacare?

Posted on February 22, 2011
AP: "Republicans suspect a dodge to make it harder for them to track the money as they strategize over how to block the law by shutting off the spigot of federal funds."

Want to Opt-Out of Vaccinations Requirements? Explain your religion; 2 states consider legislation

Posted on February 22, 2011
Religion Clause Blog: "Natural News today reports on proposed legislation in Washington state and New Jersey that would place new limits on religious exemptions from mandatory vaccination requirements."

The Showdown Over Public Union Power

Posted on February 22, 2011
Steven Malanga writes at the Wall Street Journal: "At last, politicians and voters are fighting back against the most potent lobby for government spending and ever-higher taxes."

Ore. Lawmakers to Consider Ending Faith Healing Defense

Posted on February 22, 2011
Christian Post: "State Rep. Carolyn Tomei (D-Milwaukie) introduced House Bill 2721 to remove spiritual treatment as a defense for all homicide charge."

South Dakota Bill Would Require Women To Get Pre-Abortion Counseling

Posted on February 22, 2011
TPM: Another abortion bill up for vote in the South Dakota House of Representatives would require women to obtain consent from their doctors before having an abortion, after the doctor determines that the decision is "voluntary, uncoerced, and informed...

UK: Four Muslim Men Brutally Attack Teacher Because He Was Teaching Other Religions to Muslim Girls

Posted on February 22, 2011
Europe News: "Four men launched a horrific attack on a teacher in which they slashed his face and left him with a fractured skull because they did not approve of him teaching religion to Muslim girls."

Idaho teachers unions protest against proposed cuts

Posted on February 22, 2011
Reuters: "Hundreds of people rallied in Boise and ten other Idaho cities on Monday to protest a plan by the state's schools chief to lay off hundreds of teachers and curtail their collective bargaining."

Polygamous Muslims carefully watching B.C. case

Posted on February 22, 2011
CTV: "Aly Hindi, an outspoken imam at Salaheddin Islamic Centre in Scarborough, Ont., said there are more than 200 polygamous Muslim marriages in the Greater Toronto Area alone. The figure is impossible to verify as polygamy among Muslim and other immigrant groups in Canada is often shrouded in mystery...

Video: 2011 ADF Legal Academy

Posted on February 22, 2011
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?Gay? hazing charge disproven ? sign of things to come?

Posted on February 22, 2011
One News Now: "Recent accusations of "gay bashing" by a Navy sailor have been proven false -- illustrating, says a conservative military watchdog, what's likely to happen if unabashed, open homosexual behavior is unleashed on the U.S. armed forces."

Tony Beam: ?Are Protests in Wisconsin Really What Democracy Looks Like??

Posted on February 22, 2011
Tony Beam writes at the Christian Post: "We?ve all heard the chant from Wisconsin. Someone with a bullhorn bellows, ?Tell me what democracy looks like,? and the answer comes back from the throng, ?This is what democracy looks like.? Democracy? Really? It looks more like mob rule and an end to our form of government that, by the way, happens to be a Constitutional Republic and not a pure democracy...

Phill Kline takes the stand

Posted on February 22, 2011
The Midwest Democracy Project: "Phill Kline took the stand Monday to face allegations that he misled and defied judges, mishandled evidence and said too much to Bill O?Reilly throughout his long investigation of Kansas abortion clinics."

Reid takes on Old West, says time to ban brothels

Posted on February 22, 2011
Breitbart (AP): "U.S. Sen. Harry Reid took aim at the world's oldest profession Tuesday, telling state lawmakers the time has come to have an adult conversation about Nevada's legal sex trade if the state hopes to succeed in the 21st century."

ADF Allied Attorney Success Stories: February 2011

Posted on February 21, 2011
Dalton, Randy Gibson, Demetrios Stratis, Fenn Little, Greg Terra, Stephen Casey, Mari Chamberlain, Mark Rienzi, Peter Costea, Bob Dapelo, Scott Bergthold, Steve Taylor, The Christian Institute, and Tom Brandon for their recent accomplishments and successes listed below...

Supreme Court revisiting Obama eligibility case; recusal sought for Obama appointees

Posted on February 21, 2011
WorldNetDaily: The court has confirmed that it has distributed a petition for rehearing in the case brought by attorney John Hemenway on behalf of retired Col. Gregory Hollister and it will be the subject of a conference on March 4. It was in January that the court denied, without comment, a request for a hearing on the arguments...

Robert Knight: Freedom to be Christian but banned from acting Christian

Posted on February 21, 2011
Robert Knight writes at the Washington Times: "Christians, Orthodox Jews or anyone with traditional views of sex and marriage should be barred from state university counseling programs unless they agree to violate their beliefs. That?s the gist of theamicus brief the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed Feb...

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