Religious Freedom

Disputes concerning the free exercise of religion and governmental burdens on sincerely held religious beliefs.

1. Black v. Dunn

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 7, 2018)
3. DefendantsJefferson S. DunnPlaintiffsDomineque Hakim Marcelle BlackInstitutionsAlabama Department of CorrectionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitSupreme Court of the United States
4. Case Tags: Death Penalty;Religious Freedom;Civil Rights;Eighth Amendment

1. Adams v. United States of America

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 16, 2023)
3. VictimsNoneDefendantsUnited States of AmericaPlaintiffsJustin AdamsInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysUnited States Department of JusticePlaintiff AttorneysSiri & Glimstad LLPJudgesArmando O. BonillaInstitutionsUnited States Court of Federal Claims
4. Case Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate;Religious Freedom;Military Law;Class Action

1. Aloba v. Bureau of Prisons

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 22, 2023)
3. DefendantsFederal Bureau of PrisonsPlaintiffsAbdul AlobaJudgesCornelia T.L. PillardRobert L. WilkinsA. Raymond RandolphInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitFederal Bureau of PrisonsU.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Rights;Religious Freedom;RFRA;Federal Bureau of Prisons