Freedom

Hope for Freedom: Lawyer Forecasts Parole for Menendez Brothers

by

Los Angeles, California – The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, could see their first opportunity for parole, their attorney suggested on CNN. The brothers have been serving time for over 30 years, and their legal counsel believes the shifting landscape of the justice system may soon grant them a chance at freedom. The high-profile case originally captured national attention due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the brothers’ televised trial, revealing a disturbing family history of abuse. As public perception has evolved over the … Read more

Federal Ruling Upholds Religious Freedom in Minnesota College Program, Favoring Christian Institutions

by

MINNEAPOLIS — A federal court has ruled that two Christian colleges in Minnesota cannot be excluded from a state program that allows high school students to take college courses at no cost. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel on Friday, invalidated a 2023 law that aimed to address discrimination allegations at these institutions. Judge Brasel determined that the legislative measure constituted an unconstitutional infringement on the religious freedoms of high school students wishing to enroll at the colleges. “This dispute requires the court to venture into the delicate constitutional interplay of religion … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Controversial Alabama Law, Students and Faculty Decry Potential Erosion of Academic Freedom

by

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A federal judge has dismissed attempts by Alabama college faculty and students to block a state law prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, ruling that the plaintiffs are unlikely to succeed in their challenge. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 129, has drawn criticism for allegedly censoring academic freedom. It prohibits the teaching of what proponents call divisive concepts, prompting concerns among educators and students at institutions such as the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The plaintiffs argued that the law infringes upon their First … Read more

Court Tosses Oklahoma Education Department’s Lawsuit Against Freedom From Religion Foundation Over Student Prayer Case

by

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education against the Freedom From Religion Foundation, marking a significant development in a legal battle that began earlier this year. The lawsuit arose after the foundation sent a cease-and-desist letter to a local school that had permitted a student to pray over the intercom. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced its decision on the grounds that the state lacked legal standing in the case. According to court documents, the state was unable to … Read more