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Heather L. Weaver

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Nov 8, 2021

The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court's Hands

The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court's Hands

Nov 3, 2021

A Mississippi City Blocked a Proposed Mosque Due to Anti-Muslim Prejudice. We’re Suing.

A Mississippi City Blocked a Proposed Mosque Due to Anti-Muslim Prejudice. We’re Suing.

Aug 13, 2021

Church or Jail? Federal Court Delivers Qualified Immunity Win For Religious Freedom

Church or Jail? Federal Court Delivers Qualified Immunity Win For Religious Freedom

May 24, 2021

An Arizona Prison Forcibly Shaved a Sikh Man’s Beard. This is a Violation of Religious Freedom.

An Arizona Prison Forcibly Shaved a Sikh Man’s Beard. This is a Violation of Religious Freedom.

Mar 10, 2021

A New String of State Bills Could Give Religious Organizations Blanket Immunity from Any Wrongdoing

A New String of State Bills Could Give Religious Organizations Blanket Immunity from Any Wrongdoing

Dec 8, 2020

The Biden Administration’s Religious Freedom To-Do List: Recommitting to Religious Liberty for All.

The Biden Administration’s Religious Freedom To-Do List: Recommitting to Religious Liberty for All.

Sep 15, 2020

No More Forced Prayers in School

No More Forced Prayers in School

Jun 30, 2020

Taxpayers Shouldn’t Have to Fund Religious Education: How Today’s Supreme Court Decision Further Erodes the Separation of Church and State

Taxpayers Shouldn’t Have to Fund Religious Education: How Today’s Supreme Court Decision Further Erodes the Separation of Church and State

Nov 18, 2019

Students Told They Would Be Better Off ‘If They Had Jesus in Their Life’

Students Told They Would Be Better Off ‘If They Had Jesus in Their Life’

Oct 16, 2019

Trump Cabinet Officials Double Down on Religious Favoritism

Trump Cabinet Officials Double Down on Religious Favoritism