By Marianna Wharry | November 7, 2022
Forcing the Miss USA pageant to allow a transgender woman to participate "would fundamentally alter the pageant's expressive message in direct violation of the First Amendment," Ninth Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke wrote for the majority.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Madeline Manion | November 7, 2022
"If the local counties and municipalities must adhere to these statewide mandates, so must private residential communities," Ceisler said.
By Allison Dunn | November 7, 2022
"The trial court didn't even understand that 'Waller' applied in these circumstances, so for the [Colorado Supreme] Court, on its own initiative, to make its own findings to satisfy each of the 'Waller' factors, I think it's entirely contrary to existing United States Supreme Court precedent and also Colorado public-trial precedent, as well," said Gregory Lansky, a Colorado-based criminal defense attorney who represented one of the defendants.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Peter Brown | November 7, 2022
Given the current conservative composition of the Supreme Court, it is possible that claims of religious freedom may be utilized to limit the scope of anti-discrimination laws designed to confront the social issues which remain prevalent in our increasingly diverse nation.
By Marcia Coyle | November 6, 2022
The November argument session ends this week but before it does, we take a look at who is appearing before the justices.
By Cedra Mayfield | November 4, 2022
"I'm proud of our firm's work on this case and it has been a great honor to represent Gerald," said plaintiff attorney Thomas J. Mew IV of Buckley Beal in Atlanta. "There's still much work to be done in the area of LGBTQ+ rights."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Barry Black and Sarah E. Child | November 4, 2022
The federal government can and does protect religious freedom through education, accountability and enforcement, including actions brought under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. In this edition of their Religion Law column, Barry Black and Sarah E. Child discuss efforts the federal government has made to educate itself and others on issues that are important to the religious community worldwide.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | November 3, 2022
The plaintiffs also claim the amended Connecticut General Statute Section 31-51q is too vague when it defines "political" and "religious" matters.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Michael Kenny | November 3, 2022
Of course, the Constitution is not, de jure, unamendable, even if it practically is de facto. Article V—necessary for the Constitution's own ratification—provides the mechanism for amendment.
By Joel Cohen | November 3, 2022
"Chemerinsky's book is advocacy—great advocacy indeed, that seeks to break down what occurs daily on the court in polarized times. One should definitely read his advocacy."
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