April 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017
Lead Stories
State May Make Grant For Church School Playground
Supreme Court says state may not disqualify applicants for benefits solely because of their religious character
Trump Signs Executive Order On Religious Political Activity
House Oversight Committee holds hearing on proposal to eliminate Johnson amendment
Fired Volunteer Loses Defamation Claim, But May Seek Damages for Interference with Job
Dallas Symphony sent volunteer’s 3 a.m. email requesting reinstatement and demanding a written apology to his bank employer
DOJ Stops Funding for Nonprofits In Regulatory Settlements
Sessions reverses former policy of providing money to nonprofits working to remediate problems at core of dispute
Supreme Court Says “Church Plans” May Be Established by Church Affiliates
Decision ends years of confusion after lower courts had ruled that plans had to be established by churches
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