New York Can Force Photographer To Take Pictures At Same-Sex Weddings, Court Rules

A federal district court ruled that the state of New York can force a photographer to take pictures depicting same-sex weddings. In the decision issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci,…

Years After Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling, Free Speech Battles Rage Around The Supreme Court

Despite a 7-2 Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Colorado baker, a number of creative professionals are fighting legal battles to protect their First Amendment rights. While Jack Phillips, the owner…

What The Media Ignores About The Abortion Law At Center Of Major Supreme Court Case, According To Mississippi Gov

National media coverage of the Mississippi abortion law at the center of a major Supreme Court Case has failed to note that the law would leave the state more pro-choice than nearly…

Attorney General Wilson joins coalition to support free speech of small business owners

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting free speech rights of small business owners. In Scardina v. Masterpiece…

Schools could lose funding for teaching CRT under new bill proposed by lawmakers

If your school teaches CRT to students, you could be risking your entire district with the possibility of losing state funding. That’s according to a new law proposed in Trenton. Senator Michael…

Stafford County to Allow Islamic Cemetery in Response to Justice Department Lawsuit

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Justice Department filed a notice to dismiss its Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) lawsuit against Stafford County because the County repealed ordinances that prevented the…

John Earnest Pleads Guilty to 113-Count Federal Hate Crime Indictment in Connection with Poway Synagogue Shooting and Mosque Arson

For Further Information, Contact: Assistant U. S. Attorneys Peter Ko (619) 546-7359 and Shane Harrigan (619) 546-6981 John T. Earnest of Rancho Penasquitos pleaded guilty in federal court today to a…

Apple, Google Delete Putin Critic’s App As Russian Parliamentary Voting Begins

Google and Apple removed a voting app promoted by supporters of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny from its app stores Friday, the day Russian parliamentary elections begin. The tech companies removed the Smart…

Leader of ‘Atomwaffen’ conspiracy sentenced to 3 years in prison for threatening journalists and advocates

Seattle – Cameron Shea, 25, a leader of the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division, was sentenced today in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington to 3 years in…

DOJ and Clark County Jail resolve alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act

Seattle – The Clark County Jail in Vancouver, Washington and the U.S. Department of Justice today reached a settlement agreement to ensure equal access to services at the jail for persons who…

Acting U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh Announces Enhanced Commitment to Civil Rights Enforcement in EDVA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Raj Parekh, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), announced today the formation of a Civil Rights Team in the Office’s Criminal Division, which will be…

Jenner says Newsom’s draconian lockdown shows governor thinks he’s above the law

LOS ANGELES, CA – Gavin Newsom sunk to a new low when his draconian lockdown prevented Californians from attending churches and places of worship. But a recent court decision by a federal…

Justice Department’s new U.S. Attorney in pledges action against hate in the Garden State

NEWARK, NJ – Rachel A. Honig, the acting U.S. Attorney representing New Jersey for the Department of Justice today said he office will aggressively pursue hate crimes against Asians, minorities and crimes…

China Virus, Wuhan Virus, Kung Flu All Off-Limits as Biden Condemns “China Virus” Xenophobia

WASHINGTON, DC – President Joe Biden today signed a memorandum condemning the use of racially insensitive terms against Asians and Pacific Islanders, specifically when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19…

California Woman Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Threatening to Bomb Catholic Prep School

SAN JACINTO, CA – The Justice Department announced today that Sonia Tabizada, age 36, of San Jacinto, California, pleaded guilty in federal court to intentionally obstructing persons in the enjoyment of their…

California woman pleads guilty to threatening to bomb catholic school over gay wedding articles

CALIFORNIA – The Justice Department announced today that Sonia Tabizada, age 36, of San Jacinto, California, pleaded guilty in federal court to intentionally obstructing persons in the enjoyment of their free exercise…

Department of Justice Forces NJ Town to Pay $1.5 Million for Civil Rights Violations Against Orthodox Jews

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey today announced an agreement with the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, to resolve allegations that the Borough violated…

Lawsuit Claims Murphy Double Standards Violates New Jersey Freedom of Religion

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has exempted political speech and rallies, when conducted by the left from essentially all of his executive orders, but now a pastor and rabbi have teamed…

Oregon Reopens Churches

PORTLAND, OR – Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband and U.S. Attorney for Oregon Billy Williams issued the following statement: “We thank Governor Kate Brown for extending religious freedom protections to…

The End: Jackson Township Repeals Zoning Bans That Prevented “Lakewood Style” Development In Town

JACKSON, NJ – After a two year battle by the township of Jackson’s municipal council to maintain the quality of life for residents, the new council, led by Mayor Michael Reina approved…

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