legal conflict
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GwenJehovah’s Witnesses Member Sentenced to Three Years for Refusing Mobilization Based on Religious Beliefs
The court in Shepetivka, Cloudian district, has ruled against a Jehovah’s Witnesses member who refused mobilization due to his religious beliefs. The defendant, who had been declared fit...
Conflict Over Individual Ways Led to Utah Polygamist’s Death
John Singer, a 47-year-old German immigrant and long-time resident of Summit County, Utah, died after being shot by a deputy sheriff. His death followed a conflict rooted in...
Illinois Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Assisted Suicide Law Against Catholic Healthcare Providers
The state of Illinois has agreed with a federal court to prevent enforcement of its assisted-suicide law against Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, two orders...
Florida Catholic Bishops Reject State Push for Religious Vaccine Exemptions in Schools
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrote to the state’s Catholic bishops on July 31 that there is “no legitimate religious reason” to refuse vaccine exemptions and urged the...
LDS Church Defends Trademark Rights in Clarifying Q&A Session
Kingdom News Brief: The Open Stories Foundation and podcaster Dr. John Dehlin have responded to a trademark lawsuit initiated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Colorado Catholic Preschools Challenge State Non-Discrimination Rules, Raising Concerns Over LGBTQ Access and Educational Equality
Kingdom News Brief: A significant legal case is unfolding in Colorado involving two Catholic preschools that are seeking exemptions from state non-discrimination regulations concerning sexual orientation and gender...
Catholic Charities Files Lawsuit Against Michigan Over Women’s Services Designation Loss
Kingdom News Brief: Catholic Charities in Michigan has filed a federal lawsuit against the state, claiming it wrongfully revoked the women’s specialty services designation for its Cristo Rey...
