The third meeting of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission examined a range of religious liberty issues.
Religious Liberty
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EEOC says ‘robust’ religious liberty enforcement actions taken, including on vaccine mandates
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency tasked with enforcing laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment, said Aug. 18 it has taken “robust” actions …
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Religious Liberty Commission examines imperiled Native American sacred site, mandatory reporter law
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Religious Liberty Commission meets to examine what recommendations to make to the president about promoting and protecting religious freedom.
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Analysts: Trump’s action on Harvard, Columbia could have implications for religious groups
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonHarvard’s Divinity School was not exempt from the Trump administration’s demand to review Harvard’s hiring decisions.
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The encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” was published 30 years ago this week, so it seems fitting that many of our stories looked at the sanctity of human life and our culture …
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USCIRF says government must not retreat from defense of international religious liberty
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom unveiled its 2025 annual report March 25 in Washington.
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Vance defends cuts to foreign aid ‘spreading atheism’ at religious freedom summit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President JD Vance defended cuts to U.S. foreign aid in remarks to the International Religious Freedom Summit Feb. 5, arguing the funds were “spreading atheism” abroad. …
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In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has taken steps to make it easier for immigration officials to conduct enforcement actions in “protected areas” (often referred to as “sensitive locations”), including …
