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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech... more +
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech or the press, preventing citizens from peacefully assembling, or interfering with citizens' ability to petition the government for redress of their grievances. The First Amendment is one of the most sacred aspects of the American legal tradition and has spawned a vast body of jurisprudence and commentary. less -
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Implications of Ongoing Case Challenging New Officer Demographic Reporting Requirements for Impacted Illinois Nonprofit...

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The ongoing federal case of American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Bennett, et al. will significantly affect impacted Illinois nonprofit organizations, as it challenges new legal requirements that could affect how...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Supports Religious Exemption for Catholic Charities in Wisconsin

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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently determined that religious discrimination occurs when legal criteria discriminate between religions based on their “theological practices” or “inherently religious choices” as opposed...more

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Federal Court Rejects Free Speech Challenge to New York City's Payroll Deduction Law

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On February 6, 2018, a New York federal judge rejected a challenge to a New York City law requiring fast-food businesses to, upon request of their employees, forward voluntary deductions from employee paychecks to nonprofits....more

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