Pakistan’s Supreme Court Acquits Christian Woman of Blasphemy Charges
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted a Christian woman who has been on death row for nearly eight years on blasphemy charges.
Religious Freedom
Sessions Reaffirms DOJ Commitment to Ensuring Religious Freedom in U.S.
US Pledges $300 Million in Aid to Iraqi Christians
Programs to rebuild Iraqi Christian communities destroyed by Islamic State are being implemented with the support of $300 million from the United States.
Lawsuit Alleges Wisconsin College Violated Student’s First Amendment Rights
A newly filed lawsuit alleges a Wisconsin community college violated the First Amendment rights of one of its students when it prevented her from handing out religious-themed Valentine’s Day cards earlier this year.
Christian Schoolgirl Abducted by Boko Haram Is Still Alive
Jihadist militant organization Boko Haram confirmed a 15-year-old schoolgirl, kidnapped by the group in February, is still alive this week.
University of Iowa Sued for Violating Religious Freedoms With ‘Human Rights Policy’
The University of Iowa faces a lawsuit for preventing campus groups from choosing their leaders, a policy that led to 38 groups of Christians, Sikhs, and others being deregistered.
Chinese Crackdown on Christians Continues as Xi Implements Plan to ‘Sinicize’ Religion
The Chinese government claims to guarantee religious freedom to its citizens, but evidence continues to mount that President Xi Jinping is carrying out the greatest persecution of Christians in the country since the days of Mao Zedong.
U.S. Sanctions Turkish Officials Over Pastor’s Detention
Report: Iran Increased Persecution of Christians in July
The Iranian government’s persecution of Christians increased over the past month, according to information gathered by the nonprofit International Christian Concern.
Fight Over Cross Honoring WWI Veterans Could Have Broad Impact on Memorials Nationwide
Twenty-eight states have joined together to file an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a 93-year-old cross honoring World War I veterans, and the case has broader implications for memorials nationwide.
