William C. Duncan
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Religion is key factor in connecting men to their families
When the law discourages religious expression, it discourages meaningful religious participation and weakens one of the main drivers of men’s healthy and beneficial engagement with their families.
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How Constitution Day came to be – and its link to immigrants
It seems appropriate that the history of the commemoration of the Constitution would be linked to appreciation for immigrants to the United States whose identity as Americans was formed by the great charter of the new nation. That charter, formed…
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Mississippi abortion case more likely than Texas law to impact Roe v. Wade
The real possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade is found in a case pending with the Supreme Court, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. That case involves a Mississippi law prohibiting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Knowing courts’ constitutional role, limits can calm reactions
The court’s basic role is to apply existing legal rules – which could be provisions of the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, treaty obligations, etc. – in specific situations.
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How freedom of religion helps bolster the right of association
Like other critical rights, the ideal of freedom of association has roots in and has been enhanced by the efforts of religions and people of faith to assert their convictions.
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Support, skills, networking – all are ways that churches help unemployed
Sometimes finding work requires upgrading skills, and faith-based organizations help here as well.
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Faith motivates people to help refugees in a strange new land
It is important to recognize the critical contributions that religious organizations and religious individuals make to refugees, motivated by their faith. Such motivation is deep and durable and prompts actions that governments are unlikely to take, at least without great…
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Novel lawsuit argues that Utah constitution provides right to a mask mandate
Is there a constitutional right to a mask mandate? That’s the question raised by a lawsuit recently filed in Utah.
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Are vaccine mandates constitutional?
The experience of Indiana University suggests that courts are likely to be especially sympathetic to mandates when they include exemptions. Where those affected by the mandate are given the opportunity to show medical or other reasons why they should be…
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Parental control: The dramatic legal history over directing a child’s religion and education
These cases, taken together, form the foundation for the now well-established right of a parent to make decisions on behalf of their child, free of government coercion, except for cases of abuse or unfitness. It is also yet another example…