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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
Education

SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies

The Riverside County school district settled a lawsuit with a former teacher who was fired for refusing to adhere to policies involving transgender students due to her Christian beliefs. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

NYC to pay $17.5M to settle suit over forced removal of hijabs

New York City settled a lawsuit with $17.5 million with two Muslim women for being forced to remove head coverings during arrest.
The lawsuit led to a change in policy allowing arrested individuals to keep head coverings on for mug shots, except when it obscures facial features. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

New York to Pay $17.5 Million for Forcing Removal of Hijabs in Mug Shots

New York City agrees to pay $17.5 million to settle lawsuit over forced hijab removal during police arrest photos.
Lawsuit led to NYPD policy change allowing religious head coverings in arrest photos, balancing respect for beliefs with law enforcement needs. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

Catholic school can fire gay drama teacher for marrying, court rules

A liberal appellate court ruled in favor of a Catholic high school firing a teacher for marrying another man, highlighting a victory for conservative and religious advocacy groups. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Education

London mosque denies it advised school all prayers could be deferred

The London Central mosque denies advising a school on deferring prayers, contradicting claims in a legal case. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

New York Prisoners, Denied a Solar Eclipse Viewing, Sue the State

Inmates in New York prisons are being denied the opportunity to view the solar eclipse due to safety concerns.
Six inmates from Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County filed a federal lawsuit, arguing that the denial violates their constitutional right to practice their religion. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

New York inmates are suing to watch the solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department for locking down prisons during a solar eclipse, citing violations of their religious rights.
The lawsuit involves six inmates with varying religious backgrounds, including a Baptist, a Muslim, a Seventh-Day Adventist, practitioners of Santeria, and an atheist. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Anti-Scientology protests lead to arrests and allegations of attacks: 'There's a war going on'

Anti-Scientology protesters challenge Church's practices.
The Church of Scientology faces ongoing public protests and allegations. [ more ]
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