Arizona Court Tramples Religious Freedom Yesterday, Maricopa County Judge Karen Mullins issued a court ruling trampling on the religious freedom of two Christian artists in Phoenix, Arizona. Joanna Duka and Breanna Koski own Brush & Nib Studio, a business...
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The Department of Justice: We Will Vigorously Protect Religious Freedom
Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) agrees with Attorney General Jeff Sessions that, “[e]xcept in the narrowest circumstances, no one should be forced to choose between living out his or her faith and complying with the law.” Based on this principle, the Attorney General...
New HHS Rule Finally Protects Little Sisters of the Poor
Today, the Trump Administration once again affirmed the importance of religious freedom and freedom of conscience in our country. The Administration issued new regulations (here and here) that protect religious and moral objectors to the Obama-era abortion-pill...
BREAKING NEWS: CAP Files Brief with U.S. Supreme Court
Statement by Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod “Creative professionals, like Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips, rightly serve all people; however, they should not be compelled to communicate all messages or celebrate all events,” stated CAP...
BREAKING NEWS: CAP-Supported Bills Go Into Effect!
Statement by Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod Several CAP-supported bills enacted during the 2017 legislative session become effective today, August 9th. These measures specifically promote the principles of life, freedom of conscience, religious...
BREAKING NEWS: “Odious to Our Constitution”
The U.S. Supreme Court got it right today in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer when it ruled that the state of Missouri could not deny Trinity Lutheran Church an “otherwise available public benefit on account of its religious status.”
Executive Order Only First Step
A Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod This country was founded on the right to live and work according to one’s faith. It shouldn’t take an executive order from the President or congressional action to ensure those rights. Unfortunately,...
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Ducey Signs SB 1431!
Gov. Ducey Signs School Choice Bill! Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod Governor Doug Ducey signed a groundbreaking school choice bill, making Arizona the first state to put in place a universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program....
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Ducey Signs Pro-life Bill!
Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod Governor Doug Ducey’s signature today on SB 1367 affirms life, regardless of age and circumstances of birth. The new law will ensure doctors make every effort to save the lives of babies born alive during...
AZ Lawmakers Protect Health Care Professionals, Pass SB 1439
A Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod No one should be forced to participate in actions that violate their conscience. Nor should they be discriminated against for exercising their right to do so. Today, Arizona lawmakers made that very...