Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling in the case of June Medical Services v. Russo . Splitting 5-4, the majority of Justices invalidated a Louisiana state requirement that abortionists have admitting privileges at a hospital. As we previously reported , the ACLJ had filed an...

The ACLJ has filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of two Ohio state representatives (in their individual capacities) designed to salvage the bulk of a pro-life bill the representatives supported and which the ACLJ helped draft. The Ohio Heartbeat Protection Act, SB 23, contained more than a...

There are many asking the question whether the CARES Act , the Coronavirus relief bill, includes relief for churches. While each situation is different – and churches should consult their tax professionals – the short answer is “yes.” Here are the reasons. #1. The bill specifically includes...

In light of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many states and localities are taking aggressive measures to combat the spread of the virus. Some of these measures include recommendations or mandates banning all large gatherings, including church services and activities. These actions have...