The Law and the Courts: Cases/Issues
This section reports on and explores the court cases and legal issues that directly affect the family in such areas as marriage, abortion, religious liberty, parental rights and the like. What does the latest court decision mean? How did we get to this point from previous cases? Which way are we headed? What can I do about it?
Features
Does Same-Sex 'Marriage' Affect My Marriage?
How many times since the enlightened four-justice majority of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court judicially decreed same-sex "marriage" in 2003 have we heard the activists' challenge: "How does my same-sex 'marriage' affect your heterosexual marriage?"
It's the People, Stupid
Prop. 8, among other things, is a serious attempt to reclaim control of the California Constitution by its citizens. It's partly about marriage, of course. But it is certainly also about the fundamental question of where ultimate constitutional authority rests.
California's Supreme Power Grab
Marriage decision sets up high court as the ultimate legislature in California.
No Worship Allowed
A dispute over the use of a library meeting room for worship services may go all the way to the Supreme Court.
Quick Facts
Cases to Watch – Bronx Household of Faith v. Board of Education
Cases to Watch – Pleasant Grove City v. Summum
Quick Facts: The First Amendment, Obscenity, and the Child Online Protection Act (COPA)
Position Statement on Federal Judicial Appointments
Position Statement on Marriage Protection Amendment
Exploring the Issue
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Maryland High Court Affirms Marriage
CitizenlinkAppeals Court Rules Against High School Christian Club
CitizenlinkPlanned Parenthood Sues over Missouri Law
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