Critics of the Biden policy said it discriminated against potential foster parents over their religious beliefs about marriage, sexuality and gender.
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Trump administration seeks pause on another lawsuit challenging abortion pill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonDOJ lawyers in the Trump administration argued in the filing that the court “should either stay this case until after FDA completes its review or dismiss it.”
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Indiana court blocks state abortion restrictions in lawsuit claiming religious objections
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act was never intended to equate taking the life of an unborn child with religious expression,” a pro-life leader said.
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Washington Roundup: Iran war powers resolution fails; Noem fired; human trafficking bill advances
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA war powers resolution seeking to curtail President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran failed in both the Senate on March 4 and the House on March 5.
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US presidency of G20 an opportunity to advance human rights, advocates say
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. presidency of the Group of 20, a forum for cooperation among the world’s largest economies, is an opportunity to advance human rights, advocates said at a congressional hearing …
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With Noem out, Catholic immigration advocates call for change in administration immigration policy
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCatholic immigration advocates are calling for change at DHS after President Trump announced March 5 that Kristi Noem is leaving her post.
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Religious freedom watchdog annual report spotlights ‘terrifying crisis of religious violence’ in Nigeria
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe report was released by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom March 4.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks California policy against parental notification of gender identity
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked California from enforcing policies that generally prohibit public school teachers from notifying parents about a student’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Congress expected to consider war powers resolution after US, Israel strikes on Iran
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonTrump called the operation “our last best chance to strike” to “eliminate the intolerable threats posed by this sick and sinister regime.”
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Washington roundup: State of the Union; Turkey religious freedom concerns; bishops flag Farm Bill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe same week as the State of the Union in Washington, an international religious freedom watchdog flagged Turkey and bishops addressed the 2026 Farm Bill.
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