ACLJ Files Brief Defending Pro-Life Bill We Helped Draft
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...
Are Churches Eligible for COVID-19 Pandemic Relief?
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...
UPDATED: Can the Government Close Churches Because of an Epidemic?
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...
The ACLJ Fights for Human Rights at the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case, for the second time, involving the federal government’s program of overseas aid to fight the spread of the HIV virus. In US Agency for International Development v. Alliance for Open Society International ( AID v. AOSI ), grantees challenged part of the 2003...
