John Doe v. Catholic Relief Services

  1. March 23, 2026

    Trio Of 4th Circ. Cases Spotlights Employers' Religious Rights

    Several Christian organizations' fights for exemptions to workplace antidiscrimination laws have converged before the Fourth Circuit, giving the court an opportunity to establish a definitive position on the complicated legal tension between the rights of religious employers and LGBTQ+ workers.

  2. March 17, 2026

    4th Circ. Cautious About Ripple Effects In Trans Bias Suit

    A Fourth Circuit panel expressed consternation Tuesday about the ramifications of giving a Christian university the legal green light to turn away transgender job applicants, with one judge wondering if a win for the school would let religious entities reject candidates in interracial marriages.