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Heather L. Weaver

Senior Staff Attorney

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Dec 18, 2017

Proselytizing Public School Official: ‘I’ll Stop When Someone Makes Me Stop’

Proselytizing Public School Official: ‘I’ll Stop When Someone Makes Me Stop’

Oct 6, 2017

Discrimination Is the Big Winner in the Justice Department’s New Religious Guidelines

Discrimination Is the Big Winner in the Justice Department’s New Religious Guidelines

Jul 19, 2017

A Federal Appeals Court Just Shot Down Government Prayer on Steroids in North Carolina

A Federal Appeals Court Just Shot Down Government Prayer on Steroids in North Carolina

Jun 28, 2017

The Supreme Court’s Troubling Decision on Funding for Church Playgrounds

The Supreme Court’s Troubling Decision on Funding for Church Playgrounds

Nov 11, 2016

A New Dawn for Hate?

A New Dawn for Hate?

Apr 26, 2016

Denying a Cadet Her Right to Wear Hijab Will Not ‘Make America Great’

Denying a Cadet Her Right to Wear Hijab Will Not ‘Make America Great’

Mar 14, 2016

Ida-NO: Gem State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Bible in Science Classes

Ida-NO: Gem State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Bible in Science Classes

Feb 9, 2016

A Fashion (and Civil Liberties) Faux Pas: Don’t Profile Passengers Based Solely on Their Religious Headwear

A Fashion (and Civil Liberties) Faux Pas: Don’t Profile Passengers Based Solely on Their Religious Headwear

Sep 9, 2015

The Ballad of Rowan County — Love Still Wins

The Ballad of Rowan County — Love Still Wins

Sep 1, 2015

Dear Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, You’re In Contempt of Court and the Constitution

Dear Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, You’re In Contempt of Court and the Constitution