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Posts tagged ‘religious exemption’

 

Nurse Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit After Refusing Vaccine

Bottles of the COVID-19 Vaccine

January 28th, 2026

In December of 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that it had sued an Illinois-based hospital system on behalf of a nurse who had previously refused the COVID-19 vaccine. These kinds of cases have become quite common in the United States, and it is incredible to see that they show no sign of Read More


West Virginia Allows Parents to Opt-Out Their Kids from Vaccines on Religious Grounds

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January 7th, 2026

In November of 2025, various sources revealed that a West Virginia judge had given parents the right to cite religion to opt-out their children from vaccines. This could be considered a victory for religious individuals in the United States, and it occurs after a long string of similar vaccine-related decisions by major courts in the Read More


Two New Wrongful Termination Cases Focus on Religious Discrimination

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December 24th, 2025

Over the past few weeks, sources reported on two new wrongful termination cases that focus on religious discrimination issues. The first case involves a trans librarian who was terminated by a Catholic school. The second case involves a male prison chaplain who was fired after refusing to train a woman to do his job. Both Read More


Supreme Court Set to Hear Rastafarian Inmate Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

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December 3rd, 2025

On November 7, 2025, the SCOTUS blog reported that the Supreme Court was preparing to hear oral arguments in an interesting religious discrimination case. The case involves a Rastafarian inmate who claims that a prison warden violated his religious rights while he was incarcerated. The case has generated interest from various groups, including the current administration and Read More


Coast Guard Vaccine Lawsuit Sets Stage for Future Religious Accommodations

Bottles of the COVID-19 Vaccine

November 25th, 2025

According to the Human Resources Director, a recent decision in a workplace discrimination lawsuit has “shaken up” rules regarding vaccines and religious accommodations. This lawsuit involved over one thousand Coast Guardsmen who alleged that they had been unfairly denied benefits and protections due to their refusal to accept the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Specifically, the court Read More


Major Tech Company Accused of Discriminating Against Jewish Employee

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November 21st, 2025

The wave of religious discrimination lawsuits continues in the United States, and the latest company to feel the effects is one of the biggest names in the tech industry. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has accused Apple, Inc. of discriminating and retaliating against a Jewish worker, and this could prove to be a major Read More


Psychedelic Mushroom Religion Wins Major Victory in Utah Court

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October 23rd, 2025

Many religions throughout history have incorporated drugs into their rituals. Some Native American tribes use psychedelic cactus in their religious ceremonies. The Rastafarians regularly use cannabis. Some believe that ancient European groups used certain mushrooms during their rituals and festivals as well. A recent court case in Utah could pave the way for the religious, Read More


Teacher Who Refused to Sue Trans Students’ Preferred Names Heading to Trial

Students in a classroom

October 17th, 2025

Transgender issues have intersected with religious freedoms in many complex, interesting ways. From classrooms and bathrooms to hospitals and courts, transgender individuals have fought for their rights to a considerable degree. At the same time, religious groups in the United States have become increasingly vocal about their own rights, arguing that the government is impeding Read More


Workers Sue Their Employers for Religious Discrimination Across the Country

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August 27th, 2025

Over the past few days alone, multiple workers have decided to sue their employers across the country. These lawsuits reach across many states, industries, and religions. One case involves alleged antisemitism at a car manufacturer. Another case involves a worker in Arizona suing for religious discrimination. A third case in Wisconsin involves a ski park Read More


Christian and Muslim Parents Win the Right to Opt Out of LGBT Education

Students in a classroom

July 16th, 2025

In June of 2025, Christian and Muslim parents scored a victory in the US Supreme Court, winning the right to pull their children out of education involving LGBTQ+ themes. The case represents an example of two distinct faiths working together to achieve a shared goal, and it highlights the fact that conservative views on sexuality Read More