Category Archives: Brittany Meyer

Utah Cross Case Rehearing Denied; Next Stop SCOTUS

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

by Brittany Meyer … Just in time for the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the 10th Circuit declined an en banc review of a previous ruling that 14 large white crosses used as roadside memorials for fallen troopers on public land … Continue reading →

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Standing: A Plaintiff’s Worst Nightmare

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

– by Brittany Meyer Another day, yet another “God” lawsuit thrown out due to lack of standing. Recently, The Freedom from Religion Foundation sued the Architect of the Capitol in federal court to get the “In God We Trust” and … Continue reading →

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North Dakota’s Religious Liberty Restoration Amendment is Bad News

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

Apparently, all it takes for a crack at privileging religion is 25,688 individual signatures. The North Dakota Family Alliance is working toward that magic number in order to get the Religious Liberty Restoration Amendment before North Dakota voters this November. … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

– by Brittany Meyer It’s that time of year again — time to revamp the “religious winter holiday display on public property” debate. It’s a discussion that never seems to take a holiday of its own. This week, Leesburg, VA … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Decision in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

Is it discrimination to not allow discrimination backed by religion?  This is an oversimplification of the question asked in Christian Law Society v. Martinez (PDF), but the Supreme Court ruled on it today in the negative. Here’s a quick and … Continue reading →

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The Michael Newdow Case: Standing Under the Law

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

According to an American Humanist Association press release, Michael Newdow filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit requesting a panel rehearing or for rehearing en banc in the case of Newdow v. … Continue reading →

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Not Your Ordinary Cap and Gown

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

This past weekend, my Muslim friend graduated from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. Her facebook album revealed that the commencement ceremony was held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. One would … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Your (Arizona) Neighbor’s Taxes

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn and Garriott v. Winn and will decide the constitutionality of a program that diverts tax money into private-school scholarships. This program allows donors a dollar-for-dollar reduction … Continue reading →

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Post The First — Why Is This Stuff So Darn Hard To Begin With

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

Hemant’s note: Brittany Meyer is a guest-blogger who will be writing exclusively about law-related issues. You can read her bio here. … Church and State cases are often very difficult, legally and constitutionally, and the “right” answer is always elusive. … Continue reading →

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