RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

GMU sued for issuing no-contact orders against students opposed to tampons in men's bathrooms

On Friday, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a federal lawsuit against George Mason University (GMU) on be…

By Campus Reform
Nov 4, 2024

Former CUNY employee sues school for reportedly firing her after she became a Christian

‘Not only was her religious accommodation summarily denied, but Defendants terminated Teona’s employment because of…

By Patrick McDonald '26
Sep 5, 2024

Missouri legislature advances bill to protect religious student groups

House Bill 1518 would stop Missouri’s state colleges and universities from discriminating against religious student…

By Alexia Bianchi '22
Mar 25, 2024

PROF JENKINS: Of course religious colleges should discriminate

The constant kvetching about 'discrimination' from the left ignores two crucial points: 1) not all discrimination i…

By Rob Jenkins
Oct 11, 2023

Court sides with religious colleges in lawsuit brought by LGBTQ students

A federal court in Oregon recently dismissed a class-action lawsuit brought against the Department of Education by …

By John Parker '25
Feb 9, 2023

Church hosts ‘Affirming Ministries Fair’ in response to Christian school standing firm on Biblical values

The fair was announced on the organization’s Facebook page and had a list of 12 churches and groups sponsoring the …

By Kate Anderson
Nov 9, 2022

UPDATE: Jewish university suspends all student group activities in light of Supreme Court's ruling

The announcement to suspend all groups came through an email sent from the administration to all the students and f…

By Kate Anderson
Sep 20, 2022

Student candidate denied position after opening speech with Bible verse

Mya Little was reportedly denied a student government position for opening a speech with a Bible verse.

By Logan Dubil '23
Jul 18, 2022

Jewish university forced to host LGBTQ+ Club

On June 14, a New York Supreme Court Judge ruled that Yeshiva University, a school rooted in Orthodox Judaism, is o…

By John Parker '25
Jun 30, 2022

University ordered to pay almost $2 million after students win religious freedom lawsuit

The University of Iowa was recently ordered to pay $1.9 million after two student groups sued the school.

By Ashley Stultz '25
Dec 16, 2021

Christian college advances religious freedom lawsuit against Biden administration

Campus Reform spoke with the lawyers representing the College of the Ozarks.

By Ophelie Jacobson
Dec 8, 2021

WATCH: Liberty University's Standing for Freedom Center aims to inspire students to reclaim the culture

In an interview with Campus Reform's Addison Smith, Helfenbein claims that America is fast approaching "a post-Chri…

By Addison Smith
Nov 10, 2021

UPDATE: Federal judge agrees to expedite religious freedom lawsuit against Biden admin.

A federal judge allowed a college's lawsuit against a Biden administration's 'Executive Order on Preventing and Com…

By Caroline Cason '22
Sep 27, 2021

Barnard tried to force Jewish students to violate religious laws for COVID monitoring

Barnard College told Jewish students to use technology on Rosh Hashanah, stating that the school 'cannot wait' for …

By Amanda Mayer '24
Sep 16, 2021

Christian college petitions Supreme Court in religious freedom lawsuit

Gordon College wants the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's ruling in lawsuit from a former professor.

By Olivia Gallegos '23
Aug 5, 2021

UPDATE: Federal court scraps law excluding religious students from Vermont voucher program

A federal court struck down a Vermont law that prevented state vouchers from funding religious education.

By Ben Zeisloft
Jun 12, 2021

Federal judge rules in favor of Christian students after years-long court battle; university still blames the students

After a long battle with Wayne State University, a federal court has ruled in favor of a Christian student organiza…

By Abigail Streetman '23
Apr 7, 2021

LGBTQ+ students sue Dept of Ed to defund their own Christian universities

Pointing to their universities’ Christian statements of faith, students identifying as homosexual and transgender …

By Ben Zeisloft
Mar 31, 2021

Colorado School of Mines offers 'Ramadan exam support' for Muslim students...but what about other faiths?

Colorado School of Mines offers specialized "Ramadan exam support" for Muslim students on its website.

By Abigail Streetman '23
Mar 31, 2021

Advocates praise Trump admin's rule on campus free speech, religious liberty

The Department of Education also announced protections for religious student organizations.

By Ben Zeisloft
Sep 16, 2020

Harvard’s new religious freedom clinic hasn't opened yet. Already, it's under attack.

An LGBT group at Harvard Law has voiced concerns about a new law clinic focusing on religious liberty.

By Arik Schneider
Mar 17, 2020

Trump, Betsy DeVos go to bat for religious student groups

The rule would require public and private institutions to treat religious student organizations fairly in order to …

By Jon Street
Jan 20, 2020

WINNING: Conservatives in Colorado claim victory after suing school

The lawsuit centered around a student group's right to choose leaders based on the political or religious beliefs o…

By Adam Sabes
May 15, 2019

DOJ joins free speech lawsuit against Georgia college

According to the brief, “the college’s speech policies were not content-neutral, established an impermissible heckl…

By Adam Sabes
Sep 29, 2017

Oklahoma Attorney General defends campus chapel from atheists

Two atheist organizations had sent letters arguing that religious icons on public property are a violation of the E…

By Jacob Grandstaff
Jul 6, 2017

Vanderbilt settles health insurance suit from Christian student

Vanderbilt University has settled a dispute with a Christian student who sought a waiver from the school’s compulso…

By Caleb Ecarma
Sep 7, 2016

California walks back attempted assault on faith-based colleges

The bill would still require faith-based institutions to disclose their Title IX exemptions to prospective students…

By Amber Athey
Aug 15, 2016

Minorities, evangelicals unite against CA bill targeting religious colleges

If SB 1146 becomes law, nearly two-thirds of minority students in California could lose their state financial aid f…

By Amber Athey
Aug 10, 2016

Is tax status the next front in the same-sex marriage battle?

There is legal precedent for this kind of decision, which comes from a court case in 1983 dealing with Bob Jones Un…

By Mariana Barillas
Jul 14, 2015

Constitutional lawyer: gay marriage ruling threatens religious colleges

Gene Schaerr is a D.C.-based attorney specializing in constitutional law.

By Mariana Barillas
Jul 3, 2015

Cal State de-recognizes Christian group for wanting Christian leaders

The school says the leadership restrictions violate a Cal State University system-wide executive order of non-discr…

By Peter Hasson
Mar 27, 2015

Penn State removes Bibles from hotel rooms after atheists say they encourage 'killing nonbelievers,' gays

The Bibles were removed after a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

By Kaitlyn Schallhorn
Sep 8, 2014

Federal court strikes down Obamacare mandate for Christian college

Louisiana College is a Christian school that objected to the mandated abortion-inducing medications and contracepti…

By Kaitlyn Schallhorn
Aug 15, 2014