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...
Independence Law Center has filed an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court in another critical case for religious freedom and free speech rights throughout the nation. The case, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, began with founder Lorie Smith, a web designer and owner of...
Take Action: Contact PHRC to Oppose New Guidelines That Threaten Your Religious Freedom and Privacy Rights The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC), an unelected group of nine commissioners appointed by the governor, is proposing to circumvent state law...
Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling granting a stay against the OSHA vaccine mandate constitutes a crucial safeguard that protects our liberty from an unaccountable bureaucracy going forward. The Court ruled against the OSHA vaccine mandate and in accordance with the...
Since our country’s inception, we have enjoyed the unique ability to freely exercise our faith. The U.S. was founded on this principle, as our founding fathers knew it was necessary for human flourishing. Too often we find the right to religious freedom being...
A Conversation with Randall Wenger, Chief Counsel – Independence Law Center Randall Wenger has spent decades defending religious liberty. Whether it’s advising a parent on what to do with a school situation or gaining a religious liberty win for Lancaster County...
In response to concerned Pennsylvanians' thoughts on the so-called Equality Act, Senator Casey has shared a response detailing his support for the bill. Spread the word to friends and family and tell them to take action here: pafamily.org/equality While the...