Texas Chief Justice-Elect Targets Religious Exemptions for Judges on Same-Sex Weddings

Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice-elect Maggie Ellis has announced plans to overturn a rule protecting judges who decline to officiate same-sex weddings because of their religious beliefs.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Tennessee’s Ban on Religious Charter Schools

Federal Judge Strikes Down Tennessee’s Ban on Religious Charter Schools

A federal judge has declared Tennessee’s restriction on religious charter schools unconstitutional, siding with a Christian nonprofit seeking to establish a school. U.S. District Judge Charles Atchley ruled that the Knox County Board of Education cannot enforce the state’s requirement that charter schools operate without religious affiliation.
  • Trump Admits Deportation Policy May Have Gone Too Far, Signals Openness to Immigration Reform
    Trump Admits Deportation Policy May Have Gone Too Far, Signals Openness to Immigration Reform
    President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration’s immigration enforcement policies may have been overly aggressive and expressed a willingness to pursue immigration reform with Democrats following their sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections. His remarks drew a positive response from an Evangelical refugee advocacy organization.
  • Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
    Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
    Several pastors affiliated with the Calvary Chapel movement have publicly criticized Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s affirmation of women serving as pastors, following an announcement by Char Brodersen at the church that once served as the movement’s flagship congregation. The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA) reaffirmed its opposition to appointing women.
  • Iran Brands Christian Converts Security Threats Amid Church Seizure, UN Rapporteur Says
    Iran Brands Christian Converts Security Threats Amid Church Seizure, UN Rapporteur Says
    Iran has responded to just one of eight communications sent by United Nations human rights experts concerning Christians since 2011, with its sole response portraying Christian converts as national security threats, according to the U.N. Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. Dr. Mai Sato discussed the Iranian government's treatment of Christians.
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