religious freedoms
Coverage of religious freedoms in the Nexus archive.
- Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Texas has implemented a requirement for Bible stories to be included in school reading materials. Critics argue this policy infringes on religious freedoms and undermines the separation of church and state.
- Supreme Court says Rastafarian can’t sue prison officials over shorn dreadlocks
The Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafarian cannot sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks. This decision contrasts with recent rulings that expanded religious freedoms.
- Muslim advocacy group denounces Israeli action at Ibrahimi Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned the Israeli government's reported seizure of authority over the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, West Bank, calling it an attack on Palestinian rights and international law. CAIR accused Israel of undermining Palestinian self-governance and altering the historic status of the site, urging global accountability and protection of holy sites from political manipulation.