Sutherland Institute
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Are Supreme Court rulings the best way to advance religious freedom rights?
The First Amendment – like the Constitution itself – would not exist except for the legislative negotiation and compromise that made it happen.
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Sutherland Institute’s Congressional Series to return in August
Today Sutherland Institute announced the return of its Congressional Series for 2022. Later this summer, each of Utah’s members of Congress will take the opportunity to speak on a critical policy issue and engage in Q&A.
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Ruling in Maine school case highlights interplay of religion clauses in the First Amendment
In tuition grant case, Supreme Court says state can’t exclude families using church-affiliated schools “from otherwise available public benefits.”
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Americans must uphold court’s role even amid controversy
The court’s role in our system is too important to sacrifice over policy disagreements.
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Sutherland Institute statement on Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center
SALT LAKE CITY June 24, 2022—Today the United States Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling in the controversial case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center. Sutherland Institute believes this unprecedented moment – a court ruling previously leaked while in…
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How some companies lead the way on religious accommodations
A new report highlights some of accommodations made by employers, including addressing religion in diversity training and teaching workers how to request an accommodation.
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Juneteenth helps complete our season of patriotism
Strong and deeply rooted patriotism requires opportunities for both civic humility and civic celebration – the acknowledgment of shortcomings in our community, state and nation while also honoring achievements. Juneteenth contributes to both, and that is why it helps complete…
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Beyond Betsy Ross: civics lessons from the history of the U.S. flag
Despite attempts on the extreme right and extreme left to use or abuse it for divisive ends, the American flag still stands for the unity of American citizens.
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How Native American students helped change Utah law on graduation attire
This example shows how (1) the expansion of rights for religious minorities can expand the rights of others, and (2) legislation can be a powerful source of protection for religious freedom.
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Release of opinions may be least dramatic part of this Supreme Court term
Dozens of decisions have yet to hit the court’s website during the last days of this term – shortly after the attempted murder of a justice for only the second time in the top court’s history.