William C. Duncan
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Legislative win in 2022: resolution on inclusivity for athletes’ uniforms
Utah is one of a handful of states to adopt similar policies protective of student religious practice and will be an example to others.
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The connection between religiosity and good grades
Research finds that “intensely religious teens” are “more likely … to earn higher GPAs and complete more college education” – showing another way that religious practice helps individuals and thus society.
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What is nominee Jackson’s record on religious freedom?
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson does not have an extensive judicial record on religious freedom claims, although she has expressed support for the principle of religious freedom.
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Supreme Court to hear free-speech case from Colorado
The Supreme Court will address the following issue: “Whether applying a public-accommodation law to compel an artist to speak or stay silent violates the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.”
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Illinois case shows how legislators can help protect right of conscience
By setting out clear parameters for what health care employers and providers can and cannot do, the Illinois law cited in the case creates reliable protections for patients and health care personnel.
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‘Cert’ history: How cases get to the Supreme Court
When the Supreme Court was first established in the late 1700s, it had to decide every appeal made to it. As the country grew, the number of appeals to the court became overwhelming.
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Breyer’s record on religious freedom
Among the critical issues that the justice who replaces Stephen Breyer will help decide is how religious freedom will be protected. How did Justice Breyer approach these issues during his service on the court?
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Arizona’s nondiscrimination legislation may build on Utah’s example
The Arizona proposal builds on Utah’s 2015 legislation but deals with new issues that have provoked religious freedom conflicts.
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The Supreme Court and the recognition of new rights
While the interpretation of the term “liberty” in the Constitution is still somewhat unsettled, it is clear that the Supreme Court will still consider claims for new rights protected by the Constitution.
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2 concepts that beefed up the Supreme Court’s influence
The Supreme Court’s influence today – a far cry from its beginning – is due in no small measure to the development of the principle of precedent and the power of judicial review.