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Our First, Most Cherished Liberty: A Statement on Religious Liberty | en español
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, April 12, 2012
Backgrounders
Attacks on Catholic Churches in the U.S.
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The “Equality Act” Puts Charities At Risk
Questions and Answers about the Equality Act of 2019
Why the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Works
Conscience Protection Act of 2017
First Amendment Defense Act (FADA)
Trinity Lutheran: An Equal Playing Field for People of Faith
Hobby Lobby: The Right to Practice Faith in Business
Providing Pastoral Care to Immigrants and Refugees
Marriage and Religious Freedom
Discrimination Against Catholic Humanitarian Services
Discrimination Against Catholic Adoption Services
Discrimination Against Christian Students on Campus
Twelve Things Everyone Should Know About the "Contraceptive Mandate"
Legal Resources
Amicus Briefs
- In support of Chike Uzuegbunam
September 2020 - In support of Sharonell Fulton
June 2020 - In support of Our Lady of Guadalupe School
February 2020 - In Support of the Little Sister of the Poor
November 2019 - Espinoza, et al., v. Montana Department of Revenue
September 2019 - In Support of Harris Funeral Homes
August 2019 - In Support of Texas State Catholic Conference (Whole Women's Health v. Smith)
June 2018 - In Opposition of Travel Ban
March 2018 - In Support of Masterpiece Cakeshop
September 2017 - In Support of Trinity Lutheran Church
April 2016 - In Support of Zubik
January 2016 - In Support of the Little Sisters of the Poor
March 2014 - In Support of Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp
January 2014
Rulemaking
- Comments on Proposed DOE Equal Treatment Regulations
February 2020 - Comments on Proposed Equal Treatment Regulations of Various Federal Agencies
February 2020 - Comments on Proposed HHS Equal Treatment Regulations
February 2020 - Comments on Proposed HHS Grants Regulation
November 2019 - Comments on Proposed OFCCP Regulations Regarding the Religious Exemption in EO 11246
September 2019 - Comments on Proposed HHS Regulations on Nondiscrimination in Federally Funded Health Programs and Activities
August 2019 - Comments on Proposed HHS Conscience Regulations
March 2018 - Comments on Removing Barriers for Religious Organizations
November 2017 - Comments on Moral Exemptions From Contraceptive Mandate
November 2017 - Comments on Religious Exemptions From Contraceptive Mandate
November 2017 - Comments to HHS on Coverage for Contraceptives
September 2016 - Comments to HHS on Coverage for Contraceptives
September 2016 - Comments on Interim Final Rules on Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act (Non-Profits)
October 2014 - Legal Analysis of HHS Contraception Mandate
March 2012 - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Preventive Services
May 2012 - Initial Key Points on the ANPRM
April 2012 - Interim Final Rules on Preventive Services
August 2011
