Supreme Court Rulings & Other News! Court Rules on Religious Liberty & Educational Freedom Supreme Court Stands Up for Religious Liberty Yesterday, SCOTUS upheld First Amendment rights in two important cases, each case having a 7-2 vote. Justice Clarence Thomas authored the majority opinion in Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania, upholding exemption for religious groups from the Obama contraceptive mandate. Justice Alito gave a strong defense for teachers in church schools, upholding a doctrine of “ministerial exception” concerning anti-discrimination laws in his majority decision in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru. Together, these decisions mark a huge win for religious conscience and the First Amendment. Read more. Supreme Court Rules that Parents are Free to Choose the Best Education for Their Children Only July 1st, five of the Court’s nine justices decided that parents should be free to choose the best education for their children—and that includes education in private, faith-based schools. "The Court’s decision last week was a win for parents, for religious freedom, and most importantly—for children. We believe that children win when their parents can choose the best education for each child, and that no government should place limitations on a child’s future because of her zip code or her family’s income. Read more. Registration Now Open for Week 3 of LEAD Online! Registration is now open for LEAD Online! Our sister organization, SSI, is excited to announce LEAD Online, a new hybrid program that will take place through an online, interactive platform. Our new LEAD Online pilot program will be held during the currently scheduled LEAD weeks. Our goal is to preserve the essence of the LEAD experience in this new format as we continue to engage students through dynamic biblical worldview instruction and practical leadership training. There is still time to sign your teen up for Week 3 (July 27-31)! Learn more about this exciting new program at [link removed]. CTV Legislative Tracking Resources CTV strives to be a voice for your values in the public arena and to keep you informed about critical issues. We advocate on important topics affecting issues such as: the sanctity of life, traditional marriage, family values, religious freedom and limited government. We regularly monitor legislation and interact with state legislators and other government leaders, seeking to provide a unified voice for traditional Judeo-Christian values. Our experienced staff provide position papers to legislators and testify at public hears and committee meetings to provide an intelligent, informed viewpoint.  View our legislative tracking page to learn more about the policy that we are currently monitoring. Concerned about a particular piece of Michigan legislation? Call us at 517-321-1390 or send us an email at [email protected] and let us know. Donate to CTV Citizens for Traditional Values relies on the support of grassroots activists and concerned citizens who care about preserving, protecting, and promoting traditional values in Lansing and our local communities. Click here to donate now. Citizens for Traditional Values | PO Box 80295, Lansing, MI 48908 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!