What Christians should know about upcoming Supreme Court decisions
Southern Baptists believe that the government has a God-ordained responsibility to protect lives from harm and that the sanctity of all life, regardless of age, ability, or any other feature, should be upheld and guide decision making from the state. In addition, true flourishing is possible when religious liberty is protected, God’s design for marriage and family is strengthened, and human dignity is honored.
As each case is decided, the ERLC will produce resources to help Christians understand the implications of the rulings and navigate these important issues moving forward in order to shine the light of Christ in our nation.
2024 cases engaged by the ERLC
3 upcoming Supreme Court decisions on protecting vulnerable lives
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliver rulings on three cases important to...
Explainer: Supreme Court fails to resolve challenge to Idaho pro-life law
A ruling on Idaho and Moyle, et al. v United States
On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided on a vote of 5-4...
Explainer: Supreme Court throws out abortion pill case
A decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine
Today, June 13, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine...
Explainer: Supreme Court upholds protections for vulnerable individuals facing domestic violence
A decision in United States v. Rahimi
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in the case United States v....
Past cases engaged by the ERLC
Explainer: Supreme Court Unanimously Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty in Postal Worker Groff v Dejoy Case
A decision in Groff v. Dejoy
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in the Groff v Dejoy case that...
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Explainer: Supreme Court hears oral arguments in 303 Creative case
2023: 303 Creative v. Elenis
On Dec. 5, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 303 Creative...
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Explainer: What Christians Should Know About FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on access to an abortion...
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Explainer: What Christians Should Know About Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
2022: Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
Allowing displays of faith in the public square is not an establishment of religion....
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Explainer: Supreme Court unanimously upholds free speech in Boston flag case
2022: Shurtleff v. Boston
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the city of Boston violated the...
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Explainer: Supreme Court upholds religious freedom for Maine families
2022: Carson v. Makin
On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Maine’s...
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Explainer: What Christians Should Know About Ramirez v. Collier
2022: Ramirez v. Collier
Religious freedom does not end at the execution chamber door. What is this case...
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What Christians Should Know About Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
2022: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Org
A “once in a generation” opportunity to affirm human dignity and protect life. What...
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Start with SCOTUS 101
Every year, the United States Supreme Court issues rulings in several cases that have significant implications for issues of special interest to Christians.
Get your SCOTUS 101 guide to learn how legal issues make it to the Supreme Court.
