Justice Department Updates Religious-Liberty Guidance for Federal Agencies
The revised guidance, issued July 23, directs agencies to review religious-liberty concerns in programs, employment, contracting, rulemaking and enforcement.
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Justice Department updates federal religious-liberty guidance for agencies and contractors
The Justice Department’s updated guidance directs federal agencies to account for constitutional, RFRA and Title VII protections in programs, employment, contracting, rulemaking and enforcement.
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Justice Department issues first major update to federal religious-liberty guidance since 2017
The Justice Department’s updated guidance directs federal agencies to review religious-liberty implications in rulemaking, employment, enforcement, grants and contracts.
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Supreme Court declines Title VII vaccine-exemption case in Doe v. Hochul
Supreme Court denied cert June 29, 2026 in Doe v. Hochul, leaving in place lower-court rules for Title VII religious-exemption claims in healthcare.
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Supreme Court declines to review Doe v. Hochul: Title VII accommodations
SCOTUS turned away Doe v. Hochul on June 29, 2026, leaving a Title VII religious-accommodation dispute for healthcare workers in place—no new national rule.
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United States: EEOC rescinds 1979 affirmative action guidance (July 6, 2026)
United States Fresh Federal Documents and Draft Reports – EEOC rescinded its 1979 “Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII” guidance and CM-607.
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Supreme Court Declines Review in New York COVID Vaccine Religious-Accommodation Case
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights — June 29, 2026: Supreme Court declined review in Doe v. Hochul, leaving Title VII religious-accommodation dispute.
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EEOC Sues Gravity Autos Over Request to Avoid Saturday Sabbath Work
The EEOC says Gravity Autos denied a sales employee’s request for religious scheduling and then fired him after he objected—an example of how Title VII “reasonable accommodation” and “undue hardship” rules are being tested in federal court.
