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Federal Judge Upholds ICE Enforcement at Religious Sites

A federal judge upheld a Trump-era policy permitting ICE enforcement at churches and other religious sites, rejecting claims by over two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations that it violates religious freedom and causes decreased attendance; the judge found insufficient evidence to support those...

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Dutch Prosecutors Halt Prosecution of Parents Who Refuse Schooling Based on Belief

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) will no longer prosecute parents who refuse to send their children to school due to belief, citing lengthy, complex legal processes and inconsistent court rulings. This follows a sharp increase in granted exemptions—from 705 in 2015-2016 to 2124 in 2022-2023...

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India's Waqf Amendment Bill Faces Supreme Court Challenge

India's parliament passed a bill amending the 1995 law governing Muslim religious endowments, adding non-Muslims to managing boards and increasing government oversight; opposition parties will challenge it in the Supreme Court, citing concerns about unconstitutionality and discrimination against Ind...

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India Amends Wakf Act, Sparking Land Ownership Controversy

India's Parliament passed an amended Wakf Act, impacting land management; only Muslims owning land for five continuous years can donate, collectors handle surveys and disputes, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

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Supreme Court Weighs Catholic Charities' Unemployment Tax Exemption

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case where a Wisconsin chapter of Catholic Charities is challenging the state's refusal to grant it a religious exemption from paying into the state's unemployment insurance system; the state says Catholic Charities is like any other non-profit; ...

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Supreme Court to Rule on Religious Exemptions for Unemployment Taxes

The Supreme Court will decide Monday whether Wisconsin violated the First Amendment by denying unemployment tax exemptions to Catholic Charities, potentially impacting over 1 million workers in religiously affiliated organizations.

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Trump Announces Key Appointments Addressing Antisemitism, Religious Freedom, and Prison Reform

President Trump announced key appointments: Yehuda Kaploun as special envoy to combat antisemitism, Mark Walker as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, and William "Billy" Marshall III as director of the Bureau of Prisons, reflecting his focus on these policy areas.

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Netherlands Halts Prosecution of Parents for School Refusal Based on Belief

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will no longer prosecute parents who refuse to send their children to school due to beliefs; this follows inconsistent court rulings and a lack of legal clarity, raising concerns about the welfare of children not attending school, as exemptions increased from 705...

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India Passes Controversial Bill on Muslim Properties

India's parliament passed a bill amending the Waqf Act, changing how billions of dollars worth of Muslim properties are governed, sparking controversy and opposition claims of unconstitutionality.

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India Passes Controversial Bill Amending Muslim Land Endowment Laws

India's parliament passed a bill amending laws governing Muslim land endowments, adding non-Muslims to waqf boards and increasing government oversight, sparking concerns about minority rights and potential land seizures; the bill passed with 288 votes for and 232 against.

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Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charity's Unemployment Tax Exemption

The Supreme Court is deciding if a Wisconsin Catholic Charities chapter must pay unemployment taxes, with the charity arguing for an exemption based on its religious mission, while the state contends this would destabilize its unemployment system; the ruling could impact other religious organization...

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Wisconsin Diocese Appeals Ruling Limiting Religious Charity

The Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin, is appealing a state Supreme Court ruling that deemed its Catholic Charities ministry non-religious, forcing it to contribute to the state unemployment program and hindering its ability to serve the needy; the case is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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