Sophie Hills

Over the past decade, attacks on Jews have jumped almost 900%, a new report finds. A rise in antisemitism has often been seen as a bellwether for threats to the rights and liberties of all.

The Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that would establish the first religious charter school in the U.S. Opponents include advocates for charter schools and some conservative Christians.

Pope Leo XIV is the first pope born in the United States, but his Peruvian nationality bridges North and South America. His first message, delivered in three languages, was one of peace and unity.

A divided 4-4 high court let stand an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the first religious public charter school in the U.S. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law prohibiting gender-transition care for minors. Chief Justice John Roberts noted transgender policies should be set by elected officials and the democratic process.

Texas now mandates the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom. Supporters say the biblical strictures are foundational to understanding the law. Opponents say the new requirement violates the Constitution, prioritizing Christianity over other religions.

The Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own. The decision opens the door to faster removals of people in the United States without authorization.

In a closely watched case about religious freedom and public education, the Supreme Court sided with parents who wanted to opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed materials.

It began with a newspaper ad and ended with a trial of historic proportions. Nearly overnight, the State of Tennessee v.

During the Scopes Trial over teaching evolution in public school, modern science clashed with religion. Its effects helped shape politics today.