Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) : Civil Rights

Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)

The Application of RFRA to Override Employment Non-Discrimination Clauses Embedded in Federal Social Service Programs
Carl H. Esbeck* of The Federalist Society

When embedded employment nondiscrimination clauses apply to faith-based social service providers that staff on a religious basis, such providers may turn to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) for protection.
Faith, Funds, and Freedom: Restoring Religious Liberties for CARE Act Employees
James A. Sonne*

It is no secret that President Bush has made it a priority of his administration to increase the role of faithbased institutions in meeting the social service needs of the nation.