Supreme Court Justices Split Along Unexpected Lines In 3 Cases
The court decided four cases Monday, and three defied the usual ideological fissures.
Separation of Church and State
Church Can Start Its Own Police Force, Alabama Senate Says
Police officers hired by Briarwood Presbyterian would need to be certified; they would also have the same powers other law enforcement officers have. The bill now heads to the state House.
What Does Trump's Promise Of A Nation 'Under One God' Really Mean?
Trump is promising if he's elected, America will be "one people, under one God, saluting one flag." That worries some advocates for religious freedom.
Bible Could Become An Official State Symbol, As Tennessee Approves Bill
It's degrading to the religious book to put it on the same level as the state flower and bird, says a Republican critic of the bill.
Asked To Stop Praying, Alaska School Won't Host State Tournament
Alaska's wrestling tournament for small schools will be held next month — but not at Anchorage Christian Schools. A complaint about an introductory prayer led to a request to stop the practice.
Debate Surrounding Stokes County School Board Prayer
Many are watching to see if the Stokes County School Board will eliminate Christian prayer from its meetings and events.