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Religious Freedom

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This page collects the 114 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Religious Freedom”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Education, Vaccination, and School Vouchers.

Active Bills

State BillMICHIGANSep 23, 2026Michigan House declares October 2026 as Combating Antisemitism MonthThe Michigan House of Representatives declares October 2026 as Combating Antisemitism Month to raise awareness of rising anti-Jewish discrimination and violence. The non-binding resolution highlights Federal BillFEDERALJul 22, 2026Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026State BillIOWAJun 2, 2026Iowa law protects foster and adoptive parents and religious agencies from being required to violate religious or moral beliefsState BillIOWAJun 2, 2026Iowa Prohibits Restricting Foster and Adoptive Parents Based on Religious or Moral BeliefsState BillOHIOMay 27, 2026Ohio Bill Prohibits Government Actions That Substantially Burden Religious Exercise Without Compelling InterestState BillIOWAMay 22, 2026Iowa protects student religious and political speech, establishes school compliance rules, and modifies education tax definitions

Recent Activity

  1. Yesterday1 item
    1. Supreme Court Hears Religious Freedom Case Centered on Universal Pre-K Program in ColoradoThe Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a dispute over whether Catholic schools can refuse children of gay and trans parents while participating in Colorado's universal pre-K program. The article reSan Diego County
  2. Fri, Oct 231 item
    1. Suncoast Searchlight reports Sarasota church resumes homeless services, risking legal fight over zoningThe Remnant Church in Sarasota has resumed full operations of its cafe providing services to people experiencing homelessness, defying a county notice of violation and a December compliance deadline. Sarasota County
  3. Mon, Sep 141 item
    1. Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes Dispute Church Presence on Wind River Reservation After Pastor Criticizes Tribal CeremoniesThe Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes want the Foundations for Nations Church removed from the Wind River Reservation after Pastor Sarah Lucas posted a sermon condemning the tribe's sundancMiami-Dade County
  4. Fri, Aug 281 item
    1. Sokoto State Hisbah morality police enforce social restrictions amid thriving nightlifeThe Hisbah force in Sokoto, Nigeria, is actively enforcing a statewide ban on DJs at events, specific haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts, and music on public transport. Despite these restrictions and Miami-Dade County
  5. Tue, Aug 41 item
    1. Florida Attorney General warns Catholic schools to accept religious vaccine exemptions or face scholarship funding lossFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning to the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops that private schools refusing to honor state-recognized religious vaccine exemptions may loseHillsborough County
  6. Mon, Aug 31 item
    1. Florida Attorney General warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions if accepting state vouchersFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a letter to the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops stating that private schools receiving taxpayer-funded vouchers must honor student vaccine exemptiHillsborough County3 reports
  7. Sun, Aug 22 items
    1. Attorney General James Uthmeier warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions for voucher-funded studentsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning to the Roman Catholic Church, stating that private schools accepting state-funded vouchers must honor student vaccine exemptions. The positSarasota County
    2. Attorney General James Uthmeier warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions for voucher studentsSarasota County

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Key Actors

  1. 01James Uthmeierperson6 mentions
  2. 02Florida Conference of Catholic Bishopsorganization4 mentions
  3. 03Pat Grassleyperson2 mentions
  4. 04Donald Trumpperson2 mentions
  5. 05Roman Catholic Churchorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Ron DeSantisperson2 mentions
  7. 07Department of Justiceorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Amy Sinclairperson2 mentions
  9. 09Kim Reynoldsperson2 mentions
  10. 10Floridaplace2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsMichigan House declares October 2026 as Combating Antisemitism Month, Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026, Iowa law protects foster and adoptive parents and religious agencies from being required to violate religious or moral beliefs (+3 more)
  • Topic to peopleJames Uthmeier, Pat Grassley, Donald Trump (+3 more)
  • Topic to orgsFlorida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Roman Catholic Church, Department of Justice
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  1. Nov 1, 2026NewsSupreme Court Hears Religious Freedom Case Centered on Universal Pre-K Program in Colorado
  2. Oct 23, 2026NewsSuncoast Searchlight reports Sarasota church resumes homeless services, risking legal fight over zoning
  3. Sep 23, 2026State BillMichigan House declares October 2026 as Combating Antisemitism Month
  4. Sep 14, 2026NewsNorthern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes Dispute Church Presence on Wind River Reservation After Pastor Criticizes Tribal Ceremonies
  5. Aug 28, 2026NewsSokoto State Hisbah morality police enforce social restrictions amid thriving nightlife
  6. Aug 4, 2026NewsFlorida Attorney General warns Catholic schools to accept religious vaccine exemptions or face scholarship funding loss
  7. Aug 3, 2026NewsFlorida Attorney General warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions if accepting state vouchers
  8. Aug 3, 2026NewsFlorida Attorney General warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions if accepting state vouchers
  9. Aug 3, 2026NewsFlorida Attorney General warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions if accepting state vouchers
  10. Aug 2, 2026NewsAttorney General James Uthmeier warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions for voucher-funded students

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