Civil rights lawyers say they plan to ask a federal judge to declare the New York Police Department's spying programs directed at Muslims to be unconstitutional, and to order police to stop their surveillance and...
The New York Police Department's widespread spying programs directed at Muslims have undermined free worship by innocent people and should be declared unconstitutional, religious leaders and civil rights advocates said...
The Republican Party's chairman is asking religious conservatives to support the GOP's plans to expand.
Facing lingering tensions in his party, the chairman of the Republican National Committee urged religious conservatives Saturday to support the GOP's plans to expand.
A judge overseeing a civil rights lawsuit aimed at polygamous towns on the Arizona-Utah border has denied a motion to dismiss damages and civil penalties.
A judge overseeing a civil rights lawsuit aimed at polygamous towns on the Arizona-Utah border has denied a motion to dismiss damages and civil penalties.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution Wednesday expressing its opposition to the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts, though it doesn't explicitly call for churches to drop all ties...
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A high school valedictorian from South Carolina is becoming an internet sensation after swapping his pre-approved speech for the Lord's Prayer. Roy Costner is Liberty High's Valedictorian. He made a bold
A high school valedictorian from South Carolina is becoming an internet sensation after swapping his pre-approved speech for the Lord's Prayer. Roy Costner is Liberty High's Valedictorian. He made a bold
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have moved swiftly to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in protest over the vote...
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have moved swiftly to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in protest over the vote last...
Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a decidedly different style of papacy than..
Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a decidedly different style of papacy than his tradition-minded predecessor...
The mayors of Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 14 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
The mayors of Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 14 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
A Texas congressman who was choking on a piece of popcorn is thanking a fellow Republican from Arizona and a House staffer who is also a doctor for stepping in to help.
A Texas congressman who was choking on a piece of popcorn is thanking a fellow Republican from Arizona and a House staffer who is also a doctor for stepping in to help.
Republican congressmen from Arizona have introduced legislation that allows states to verify voters' U.S. citizenship after a Supreme Court ruling struck down a state law targeting voters in the country illegally.
Republican congressmen from Arizona have introduced legislation that allows states to verify voters' U.S. citizenship after a Supreme Court ruling struck down a state law targeting voters in the country illegally.
States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in Arizona and other states to bar voting by people who are in the country illegally.
States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in Arizona and other states to bar voting by people who are in the country illegally.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a law expanding the state's Medicaid program following her victory over conservatives in her own party opposed to embracing a key part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a law expanding the state's Medicaid program following her victory over conservatives in her own party opposed to embracing a key part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
His racist and homophobic comments angered a lot of people. The teenage son of Arizona Senator Jeff Flake has exposed a growing problem -- hate speech on social media.
His racist and homophobic comments angered a lot of people. The teenage son of Arizona Senator Jeff Flake has exposed a growing problem -- hate speech on social media.
Friday, there was a hearing on MCSO's racial profiling case. The sheriff didn't attend Friday's hearing, saying his lawyers were there defending his agency and by showing up, he would draw more attention to the protesters.
Friday, there was a hearing on MCSO's racial profiling case. The sheriff didn't attend Friday's hearing, saying his lawyers were there defending his agency and by showing up, he would draw more attention to the protesters.
By CRISTINA SILVA Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) - Republican Arizona lawmakers want to pass legislation creating 1 of the nation's strongest religious freedom laws.
A House of Representatives committee advanced the legislation Thursday that would limit government burdens on the exercise of religion.
The proposed law would apply to any state or local government action. It says governments can only limit religious freedom to further an "interest of the highest magnitude" that cannot be achieved otherwise.
It defines a religious burden as any action that directly or indirectly curtails or denies the exercise of religion.
Under current Arizona law, government may limit religious freedom because of a compelling interest.
The proposed law would also allow a person citing a religious burden to seek relief against the government in court.
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