William C. Duncan
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Supreme Court may end ‘Chevron deference’: Here’s what that means
If Congress has the sole lawmaking authority according to the Constitution, then agencies can only act legitimately when acting to implement clear policy decisions made by Congress.
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Are religious universities safer for Jewish students than secular schools?
A religious identity may be an important resource for fostering tolerance and a sense of belonging on college campuses.
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Supreme Court case could have impact on housing affordability
Case challenges a hefty impact fee charged by a California county to a property owner seeking to build a home.
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The legal arguments for and against striking Trump from the ballot
The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in, with oral arguments scheduled next month. Here is an explanation of both the history and the legal issues behind Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
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2024 in the courts: What’s on the docket for religious freedom
The Supreme Court has not yet accepted religious freedom cases for its current term, but important cases are pending in other courts. Sutherland has filed amicus briefs in three of these cases.
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Ambiguous rulings about holiday displays leave local governments on uncertain ground
Supreme Court decisions on this question focus extensively on decoration specifics and are difficult to understand and apply.
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In Washington, religious groups fight for their conscience
In recent years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly and clearly ruled that the law must accommodate religious beliefs and expression. Still, some states continue trying to ignore or subvert the clear constitutional protections for religious freedom.
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Masterpiece v. Scardina
The facts of this case carry a familiar echo from the U.S. Supreme Court’s past precedents rejecting government compelled affirmation in its many forms.
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More good news from the courts on religious freedom
In instances of legislative action that runs in opposition of religious beliefs, the courts provide an important and necessary backstop.
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Anti-Israel protests, children’s access to obscenity show difficulties of finding clear free speech limits
Supreme Court’s protective rulings on free speech have not resolved every area of controversy, as ongoing issues illustrate.