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Politics · United StatesOregon settles adoption lawsuit with woman denied over religious beliefs
Oregon has settled a lawsuit with Jessica Bates, a woman denied adoption due to her religious beliefs on same-sex marriage and gender identity. The state will reconsider her application and cannot reject her based on those beliefs, also agreeing to pay her attorneys' fees.
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Politics · United StatesChurches and ICE face legal battles over surveillance and protest rights
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight an ongoing debate within faith communities. One church seeks reprimand for alleged spying on protest activity, while another faces charges related to a disrupted worship service.
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Politics · United StatesFather sues school district over LGBTQ+ lessons
A Christian father has filed a federal lawsuit against the Lake Washington School District, alleging his son was subjected to LGBTQ+ lessons without the option to opt out. The suit claims violations of constitutional rights and seeks damages and attorney fees.
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Politics · United StatesMaine court allows father to restrict daughter's church attendance
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a father can decide whether his daughter attends an evangelical church. The decision upholds a lower court's order in a dispute over the child's religious upbringing, with the mother's lawyer planning an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChinese lawyer Ruth Wang flees to Taiwan seeking resettlement
Ruth Wang, a lawyer who defended members of Beijing's unregistered Zion Church, has fled to Taiwan and is seeking help with resettlement. She states Chinese authorities pressured her firm to dissolve or face closure.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesFederal government extends Big Bend border construction pause to mid-September
The federal government has agreed to extend a pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September. The agreement came during a court hearing where a lawsuit challenging the project on religious freedom grounds was discussed.
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US tells diplomats to urge countries to boost synagogue security
The US State Department has instructed its diplomatic missions worldwide to ask host governments to increase security around synagogues and Jewish institutions. The directive comes amid a global rise in antisemitic incidents and ahead of the High Holidays.
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US lawmakers propose 100-foot buffer zones around houses of worship
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced the Right to Worship Act, creating 100-foot buffer zones around houses of worship during services. The bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Elissa Slotkin, aims to protect worshippers from disruptive protests but faces opposition from civil rights groups over First Amendment concerns.
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US Congressman Riley Moore calls India's FCRA amendments an attack on Christians
Republican Congressman Riley Moore has described India's proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act as a 'clear attack against Christians', alleging they could enable government control of churches and religious charities. The bill, which introduces a Designated Authority to manage foreign-funded assets, has drawn warnings of bilateral strain from Moore.
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