Constitutional Concerns with Regulating Assembly Uses Based on Religious Content
The term “assembly use” is a zoning classification for places where people gather for a wide range of group activities. Typical examples include community centers,
The term “assembly use” is a zoning classification for places where people gather for a wide range of group activities. Typical examples include community centers,
The Western Apache have long worshipped at a sacred site called Oak Flat, which is situated on federal land in Arizona. Despite the sacredness of
People of faith have a constitutional right to establish “voluntary associations to assist in the expression and dissemination of any religious doctrine” and the moral
There has long been a battle between public schools and their alternatives over students. When school districts are funded on a per capita basis, every
Zoning matters are often procedurally complex. They can involve many layers of review, require several public hearings and votes from different governing bodies. So when
George Sheetz applied for a permit to build a home on his California property. Under a new El Dorado County ordinance, Mr. Sheetz was forced
Each year, thousands of churches across the country close. If you are on a board of a church that is likely to close, you may
Clothing donations boxes continue to pop up in communities across the country. They are usually found in commercial parking lots or in front of churches
In California, the housing crisis has reached alarming levels. Skyrocketing rents and home prices have left many residents struggling to find affordable places to live.
For sixteen years, I have been privileged to fight for the land use rights and civil liberties of religious institutions across the country. I have
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