Twenty-four years ago, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) was signed into law, marking a significant milestone in protecting religious liberty in
Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. I have been asked to provide my remarks outlining the laws Congress passed
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) provides vital protections for religious institutions facing discriminatory or unduly burdensome land use regulations. But what happens if a religious institution believes its RLUIPA rights have been violated? What kind of relief can they seek? In this blog post, we’ll explore the various remedies available to those who successfully bring a RLUIPA land use claim.
The right to freely exercise one’s religion is a cornerstone of American society. However, navigating the complexities of land use regulations can sometimes create hurdles for religious institutions seeking to establish or expand their presence. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) aims to address this by ensuring a level playing field. Here, we delve into the act’s Equal Terms Provision and its application in land-use matters.
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On April 27, 2021, we filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of The Church at Jackson against Hinds County, Mississippi for violating the “equal terms”
This Tuesday, September 22, 2020, will be the 20th anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing into law the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, also
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In the past several months, we have found that the strategic use of the Religious Land Use and institutionalized Persons Act (also known as RLUIPA)
Today we had the opportunity to argue the parameters of RLUIPA before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri in the
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