Tomorrow, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond — a landmark case that could shape the future of religious freedom and school choice in America. At stake is whether states like...
Last fall, at a dinner in Baltimore hosted by the Maryland Family Institute, I met a father whose deep concern for his young son is shared by parents like you and me all across Pennsylvania. In Washington, that father, Jeff Roman, and his wife, Svetlana, had their...
As a former Air Force member who was deployed to a base in Kyrgyzstan, I experienced how vital religious freedom is for our service members. I even found myself behind a keyboard during church services at our base—not because I was particularly talented, but...
In 2024, Pennsylvania Family Institute continued its mission of protecting family values, religious liberty, and the sanctity of life across the Commonwealth. Here are some of the year's most significant achievements and developments that have shaped Pennsylvania's...
As we excitedly anticipate Thanksgiving and Christmas, you may wonder if your children will be limited in celebrating because of their religious beliefs. Unfortunately, some schools view children entering their gates as children entering their kingdom, a kingdom...
Independence Law Center filed Amicus Brief in Defense of Lorie Smith and First Amendment Rights (HARRISBURG, PA - June 30, 2023) Today, in a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of First Amendment freedoms of Lorie Smith in 303 Creative v. Elenis,...
On April 18th, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Gerald Groff, a Lancaster County native who was refused any religious accommodation while working at the United States Postal Service. More and more Americans are joining in...
Today, the United States Supreme Court announced they would review the case of Gerald Groff, a former postal carrier from Lancaster County who lost his job after the United States Post Office (USPS) refused to make any religious accommodation. A former missionary,...
S.B.84 is a much needed solution for Pennsylvanians who wish to exercise their right to express their religion. According to a memo from the Prime Sponsor, Senator Phillips-Hill (R-York), “The senators’ proposal would eliminate a section from the state’s Education...
U.S. Supreme Court protects rights of high school football coach who was wrongly fired for brief prayer (HARRISBURG, PA) In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled today in favor of Coach Joe Kennedy, a high school football coach who was fired for taking a knee...