27 religious groups sue Trump administration to protect houses of worship from immigration arrests

More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists — filed a federal court lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of worship.....MORE

Proposal to allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools draws intense fire, praise

Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal that drew hours of testimony Monday and follows Republican-led efforts in other states to incorporate more christian teaching into classrooms.....MORE

Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department

Oklahoma’s education superintendent has sent an email to public school superintendents requiring them to show students his video announcement of a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism within the state Department of Education.....MORE

School chaplain bill survives Democratic amendments in House

Legislation that could put religious figures in your child’s classroom is one step closer to becoming law after a floor session in the House, surviving attempts to change the bill from a group of Democrats.

HB 931 would “authorize volunteer school chaplains to provide support, services, and programs to students as assigned by the district school board or charter school governing board” with parental consent for the counseling.

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