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Supreme Court Delivers Unanimous Landmark Victory for Postal Carrier Gerald Groff

Decision means fewer religious employees will have to choose between their faith and their job. Washington, DC—Today, in a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States granted a victory to former postal carrier Gerald Groff against the United States Postal Service, after Groff lost his job for observing the Sunday Sabbath. The decision strengthens legal protections for employees…

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Statements from Groff Attorneys on Today’s U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument in Groff v. DeJoy

Washington, DC—The Supreme Court of the United States today heard oral argument in Groff v. DeJoy.  Groff is represented by the Independence Law Center, First Liberty Institute, Baker Botts LLP, the Church State Council. Randall Wenger, Chief Counsel of the Independence Law Center: We should never ask Americans to sacrifice their faith to keep a job.  Everyone benefits by treating…

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Faithful Carrier Asks SCOTUS to Honor the Lord’s Day

Attorneys for former Lancaster County postal worker ask high court to restore religious liberty in the workplace WASHINGTON, DC—Independence Law Center, First Liberty Institute, Baker Botts, LLP, and Church State Council filed their opening brief at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of former mail carrier Gerald Groff today.  The brief asks the Justices to restore the important protections…

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Supreme Court to Hear Case of Former PA Postal Carrier Who Lost Job After USPS Refused Religious Accommodation 

Attorneys asking Justices to enforce federal law that protects the right of American workers to honor Sabbath in accordance with faith. (WASHINGTON, DC - January 13, 2023) Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to review a Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding that the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) is not required to provide religious accommodation allowing…

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Comments on Today’s Oral Arguments to Abortion Industry Demand that Court Order Taxpayer-Funded Abortions

Retired Judge Cheryl Allen - who observed today’s oral arguments in-person in Pittsburgh - and attorney Janice Martino-Gottshall - who listened to the arguments in Harrisburg - are available for interviews. (PITTSBURGH, PA - October 26, 2022) Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. PA Department of Human Services. The state’s…

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Former Postal Carrier Who Lost Job After USPS Refused Religious Accommodation Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court 

Attorneys ask Justices to enforce federal law that protects the right of American workers to honor Sabbath in accordance with faith. (Washington, D.C., August 23, 2022) Today, the Independence Law Center, First Liberty Institute, Baker Botts LLP, and the Church State Council filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of former mailman…

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