This is an index of all articles on the American Atheists web site about the Religious Liberty Protection Act and its precursor, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Articles are in chronological order, with the latest links at the top.

   RLPA is modeled on the older Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Although RFRA was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme, it has been re-introduced as the Religious Liberty Protection Act. The RFRA label is used often to identify state legislation, as in California, New Jersey, Maryland and elsewhere. This legislation holds government to a "compelling interest/least restrictive means" test when dealing with faith-based organizations and practices.

(2-13-01) Land use law is popular as groups cite religious privilege
(8-21-00) Court upholds zoning exemption for churches
(8-18-00) RLUIPA is "done deal" pending legal challenge
(7-28-00) Senate suspends rules, passes RLUIPA
(7-18-00) Hatch rushing RLUIPA, calls for unanimous consent
(7-16-00) RLPA backiers hope for quick vote on Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act
(7-13-00) Draft copy: The Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000
(7-13-00) The coming sellout over RLPA: Liberal, religious groups seek compromise
(5-13-00) Court upholds zoning exemptions for churches
(4-7-00) RFRA signed in Idaho, ready in New Mexico and Alaska
(3-23-00) Committee approves Idaho RFRA bill
(2-25-00) Religious Liberty Protection Act of 2000 Introduced
(1-3-00) Arguments against Dover Amendment
(11-6-99) Groups opposing RLPA
(10-21-99) Lott promises RLPA vote
(10-5-99) RFRA action in New York
(9-23-99) Groups abandon RLPA coalition
(9-9-99) Hearing held as RLPA backers begin fast track
(9-9-99) American Atheists Testimony to SJC for inclusion in Congressional Record
(8-21-99) Churches cash in on cell phone boom (RLPA related)
(7-31-99) Study refutes RLPA claims of gov. "burdening" religion
(7-25-99) Debate in Senate; Hatch promising action by August recess
(7-15-99) House passes Religious Liberty Protection Act
(7-15-99) How Congress Voted: July 15, 1999
(7-7-99) Bauer group backs RLPA: Churches treated like "junkyards"?
(6-21-99) RLPA action expected, as American Atheists initiates letter campaign.
(6-19-99) "Talking Points" -- The Religious Liberty Protection Act
(5-15-99) "Stealth Agenda" Strikes at RFRA/RLPA hearing on the Hill
(5-11-99) Support disintergrates and Canady readies new RLPA legislation
(3-11-99) American Atheists testifies against RFRA in Maryland, New Mexico
(3-11-99) Maryland testimony, Dr. Marci Hamilton
(2-25-99) Atheists in Texas challenge Religious Freedom Restoration Act
(2-25-98) Testimony: Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act
(2-11-99) RFRA legislation turned back in Virginia
(2-7-99) Groups divide over revised Maryland RFRA
(1-29-99) Texas is next battleground in RLPA/RFRA legislation
(11-10-98) Church hospital wants RFRA exemption to scab
(10-23-98) Amish buggy case -- is RLPA really needed?
(10-17-98) Alabama RFRA vote clouds constitutional issues
(10-1-98) Wilson vetoes RFRA legislation in California
(10-1-98) Gov. Pete Wilson's letter to the Assembly vetoing RLPA/RFRA
(9-25-98) The Legacy of Compelling Interest: Introduction (by Dr. Marci Hamilton)
(9-25-98) An Organizational Statement on The Religious Liberty Protection Act
(9-25-98) Letter from Dr. Marci Hamilton to Senate Judiciary Committee on RLPA
(9-26-98) The Legacy of Compelling Interest/Least Restrictive Means Test
(9-30-98) Is RLPA dead -- for now?
(9-7-98) Mass. suit -- "Special Rights" for churches under RLPA
(9-5-98) On the Hill -- Muzzling & fast track for Religious Liberty Protection Act
(8-16-98) RFRA passed in california: Ill. gov. vetoes measure
(8-9-98) RLPA clears subcommittee after markup, deals
(8-9-98) Mixed signals on RLPA, religious groups split
(7-28-98) Action Alert -- RLPA vote coming!
(6-25-98) American Atheists testimony: California RFRA
(6-25-98) Atheist Director warns California Senate on RFRA
(6-18-98) "Son-of-RFRA" introduced as Religious Liberty Protection Act
(6-10-98) RFRA stall in New Jersey
(5-8-98) Florida Senate passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act
(4-17-98) RFRA introduced in South Carolina, Alabama
(4-7-98) RFRA introduced in Louisiana
(3-22-98) Maryland legislators shelve RFRA proposal
(3-21-98) New Jersey RFRA alert
(3-16-98) Illinois Senate Committee passes RFRA
(3-3-98) "Special Rights" -- Revised RFRA on Capitol Hill
(2-3-98) Tennessee Religious Freedom Restoration Act introduced
(1-28-98) California RFRA has support of churches, religious right, liberal groups
(7-16-97) Religious groups promoting "Son-of-RFRA"?
(6-25-97) Supreme Court strikes Religious Freedom Restoration Act
(3-4-97) Who's backing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?

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