The U.S. Supreme Court’s Masterpiece Cakeshop opinion already is having an immediate and wide-ranging impact. The Arizona Court of Appeals cited the Masterpiece opinion when it ruled against Brush & Nib Studio, one of several businesses around the country that, like Masterpiece, is trying to use religious beliefs to justify discrimination.

Federal courts delivered welcome opinions in two cases last week that protect the rights and dignity of transgender students. Americans United has filed friend-of-the-court briefs in both cases, explaining that bias against transgender people often is rooted in religious beliefs, which cannot be used to dictate how government enforces the law, especially when those beliefs would result in harm to others.

Louisiana lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 512, which aims to let teachers pray with their students during the school day. Some unexpected sources are joining Americans United in opposition - including an ADF-allied attorney.