The Courts and the Impossibility of Autonomy
by David T. KoyzisIf individual autonomy is the jealous god it has proven itself to be, no rights of conscience or religious freedom will be permitted to stand in its way over the long term. But when does a person actually possess this autonomy to which he is said to have a right? Continue Reading »
A Victory for Religious Freedom in Canada
by Mathew BlockYesterday brought news of a significant victory for religious freedom in Canada. Continue Reading »
Podcast on Holt v. Hobbs
by Mark MovsesianFor those who are interested, our latest podcast at the Center for Law and Religion Forum is on the Supreme Court’s decision this week in Holt v. Hobbs, the prison beard case. My colleague Marc DeGirolami and I analyze the holding and discuss its implications for religious liberty. You can listen to the podcast here. Continue Reading »
Religion’s Social Goods
by Mark MovsesianA growing number of legal scholars question whether a justification exists for protecting religion as its own category. Yes, the text of the First Amendment refers specifically to religion, they concede, but that’s an anachronism. As a matter of principle, religion as such doesn’t merit . . . . Continue Reading »
Not Just For Profit
by Travis WeberPost-argument predictions will continue to pour out regarding Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties v. Sebelius, cases in which business owners (the Green and Hahn families) have voiced religious objections to being forced to pay for certain types of contraceptives. The . . . . Continue Reading »
Freedom By Association
by Michael W. McConnellNeglect of the full scope of the First Amendment diminishes our . . . . Continue Reading »
Constitutionally Hopeful
by Kate PitroneThe cover story on National Review is by Jonathan Adler and Nathaniel Stewart, who are insisting there were Positive Steps, Silver Linings in the Supreme Court’s ruling in NFIB v. Sebelius ruling. Since I am expecting stormy weather over the next few years in the matter of . . . . Continue Reading »
The Living Constitution And The American Left
by Pete SpiliakosThe Supreme Court just overruled multiple democratically elected legislatures to impose its policy preferences on the country by a narrow 5-4 majority. Keep that in mind tomorrow if (IF!) the Supreme Court strikes down the Obamacare individual health insurance purchase mandate. Just . . . . Continue Reading »
Stunningly Bad
by Carl ScottWow. The oral argument defense of Obamacare’s constitutionality so far has not just been bad, as has been reported, but has been stunningly bad. And the incompetence displayed goes beyond that of Solicitor General Verrilli, but extends to several of the meaning-to-help-his-case comments . . . . Continue Reading »
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