Supreme Court Cases
What Southern Baptists should know about 2026 Supreme Court cases
Southern Baptists believe that the government has a God-ordained responsibility to protect lives from harm by upholding the sanctity of all life—regardless of age, ability, or any other feature—promoting religious liberty, and recognizing human dignity. These priorities should guide decision-making from the state.
As each case is decided, the ERLC helps Southern Baptists understand the implications of the rulings and navigate these important issues moving forward in our churches and communities in order to shine the light of Christ in our nation.
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2026 Supreme Court cases
Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety
First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport
West Virginia v. B.P.J.
Little v. Hecox
Foote v. Ludlow
Chiles v. Salazar
Littlejohn v. School Board of Leon
St. Mary’s Catholic Parish v. Roy
State of Louisiana v. Food & Drug Administration
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Every year, the United States Supreme Court issues rulings in several cases that have significant implications for issues that matter to Southern Baptists.
The ERLC is closely watching several cases awaiting decisions from the Supreme Court this year. All of these cases relate to areas of our work including the sanctity of life, protecting religious liberty, and championing God’s good design for marriage and family.
Use the menu to select a case and learn more, including why each case matters to Southern Baptists.
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