Defending the Rights of Religious Minorities
Crosspoint v. Makin
The ACLU, ACLU of Maine, and Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit arguing that religious schools in Maine participating in Maine’s school tuition program must comply with all eligibility requirements of the program, including a prohibition on discrimination against students based on their religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Status: Ongoing
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3 Defending the Rights of Religious Minorities Cases
U.S. Supreme Court
Dec 2014
Defending the Rights of Religious Minorities
EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch
Whether an employer can decline to hire a job applicant based on her perceived religious needs without any consideration of possible accommodations unless the job applicant specifically raises the issue.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Dec 2014
Defending the Rights of Religious Minorities
EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch
Whether an employer can decline to hire a job applicant based on her perceived religious needs without any consideration of possible accommodations unless the job applicant specifically raises the issue.
Court Case
Nov 2014
Defending the Rights of Religious Minorities
Singh v. McHugh
VICTORY! Federal court rules Sikh college student must be allowed to enroll in Army ROTC without shaving his beard, cutting his hair, or removing his turban.
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Court Case
Nov 2014
Defending the Rights of Religious Minorities
Singh v. McHugh
VICTORY! Federal court rules Sikh college student must be allowed to enroll in Army ROTC without shaving his beard, cutting his hair, or removing his turban.