A federal judge dismissed a high-profile challenge to the Johnson Amendment, rejecting a proposed settlement that could have allowed political endorsements in churches. The ruling preserves current law while leaving unresolved questions about enforcement and religious political speech.

https://wildhunt.org/2026/04/court-dismisses-effort-to-loosen-restrictions-on-church-political-speech-and-endorsements.html

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Court Dismisses Effort to Loosen Restrictions on Church Political Speech and Endorsements

A federal judge dismissed a high-profile challenge to the Johnson Amendment, rejecting a proposed settlement that could have allowed political endorsements in churches. The ruling preserves current law while leaving unresolved questions about enforcement and religious political speech.

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I’m a retired social studies teacher, I don’t want my grandchildren being taught religion in school, anymore than I wanted to teach it, we go to church (synagogue, mosque) for that. If you want that send your children to a religious school of YOUR choice. #SeparationOfChurchAndState #FirstAmendment

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Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Every Classroom

“Arkansas lawmakers cannot sidestep the First Amendment,” an ACLU spokesperson said.

https://murica.website/2026/03/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-requiring-ten-commandments-in-every-classroom/

Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Every Classroom – The USA Potato

From Americans United:
Our cover story spotlights Nadine Smith, a prominent civil rights leader and president and CEO of Color Of Change, who has joined the stellar lineup of keynote speakers for the fourth annual Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) on April 25–27.

Articles: https://www.au.org/the-latest/church-and-state/march-2026-church-state-magazine/

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