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Becket is a non-profit, non-partisan, law firm that protects the free expression of all religious traditions - from (A)nglicans to (Z)oroastrians.
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In a new film from Federalist Society, Becket’s LoriWindham explains the legal legacy of Wisconsin v. Yoder and how it connects to the recent Supreme Court win in Mahmoud v. Taylor. Watch here 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=GaV9iM…

“Religious freedom is not just about what happens in church on Sundays; it’s about the right to live our faith openly in public life — and the American way is to extend that right to everyone,” emphasizes Becket’s Mark Rienzi in National Review ⬇️ nationalreview.com/2025/07/celebr…

Highlighting the impact of the Supreme Court victory for parental rights, Asma Uddin writes in SCOTUSblog that “in a pluralistic democracy, protecting diversity means more than celebrating many voices – it means leaving room for meaningful dissent."👇 scotusblog.com/2025/07/when-i…




A recent SCOTUSPoll survey highlights broad support for the Supreme Court victory in Mahmoud v. Taylor, with 77% of respondents saying schools should allow religious opt-outs for parents when gender inclusivity books are introduced in the classroom. More⬇️washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jul/…


We were in federal court today defending the sacred seal of confession. With the help of WilmerHale, BECKET, and First Liberty Institute, we asked the court to block a new Washington state law that forces priests to face jail time for following their faith.

Do religious groups have a legal right to fire non-ministerial employees for religious reasons? Becket’s Luke Goodrich tackles this "surprisingly knotty legal question" in National Review. Read more 👇nationalreview.com/bench-memos/ch…


📢Join Becket VP and senior counsel Eric Rassbach next Wednesday at 12pm ET for a Federalist Society webinar on the church autonomy doctrine—covering key legal questions with fellow religious liberty advocates. Register here ⬇️ fedsoc.org/events/current…


In his newest article, Becket VP and senior counsel Luke Goodrich examines six key protections for religious employers when hiring non-ministers. Download and read more here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

Discussing the recent victory for Catholic bishops, Becket’s Mark Rienzi explains that government officials “have no business prying into the practice of confession” in Deseret News. Read more 👇deseret.com/faith/2025/07/…

"The Supreme Court's decisions matter." This past term, SCOTUS ruled in two Becket cases—Mahmoud and Catholic Charities Bureau—delivering major wins for parental rights and religious freedom. Read more from Todd Chasteen in Decision Magazine. decisionmagazine.com/supreme-court-…

TODAY: Tune in at 12pm ET to hear Becket’s Eric Rassbach discuss the church autonomy doctrine alongside fellow religious advocates in a Federalist Society webinar. Register here: fedsoc.org/events/current…

The Supreme Court decided the "most important religious parental rights case in half a century," says Dr. James C. Phillips. Read more about the Mahmoud v. Taylor victory in Federalist Society. fedsoc.org/commentary/fed…

Washington state’s new law puts clergy in a bind: Break your vows or break the law, writes Thomas McKenna on.wsj.com/4f6LFNe