Key victory for government funding of faith-based entities
Washington, D.C. – In a landmark victory for religious liberty and government funding of faith-based entities, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday that “the State of Maryland infringed on Columbia [Union College’s] free speech rights by establishing a broad grant program . .
Read More → Posted in Press ReleasesNewark, N.J. — A Washington, New Jersey high school student suspended for wearing a T-shirt with the word “redneck” on it asked a federal court today to protect his and other students’ First Amendment rights. The T-shirt lists comedian Jeff Foxworthy’s “Top 10 Reasons You Might Be A Redneck Sports
Read More → Posted in Press ReleasesBy Curt A. Levey
National Review Online, June 11, 2001
The Supreme Court missed an opportunity last week to tackle a key civil-rights issue when it declined to hear a case challenging racial preferences in admissions at the University of Washington Law School. Supporters of preferences breathed a sigh of relief, fearing
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Washington, D.C. – The law firm at the forefront of the legal challenge to affirmative action in university admissions weighed in today in the battle over affirmative action in government contracting. Using government documents obtained in separate litigation, the Center for Individual Rights
Read More → Posted in Press ReleasesJune 4, 2001
James W. Broscious, Esq. Broscious, Glynn & Fischer, P.C. 111 West Washington Avenue Washingron, New Jersey 07882
Re: Thomas Sypniewski
Dear Mr. Broscious:
I saw today your e-mail letter to me dated May 31, 2001, but received at my office very late on Friday while I was out of town.
I will, of course, give
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