We’re used to hearing about conscientious refusers, as when clinicians or institutions summon religion to deny services they deem sinful or wrong. Less familiar are conscientious providers, compelled ...

Can a legislature amend a law it previously passed and make it apply retroactively (i.e. backward in time)? No. Except when it can. That’s ambiguous, isn’t it? That was the issue in a lawsuit filed by ...

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably ...

JACKSON, Miss. — Some Mississippians say a new law allowing religious groups and some private businesses to deny services to gay and transgender people is needed protection for Christians who adhere ...