Often, the U.S. Supreme Court considers only one religion-related case each year. But 2015 could shape up to be a particularly active and influential year when it comes to religious liberties issues.
Last week, the Supreme Court handed down an important decision expanding the religious liberty rights of prisoners. But itÔÇÖs just the first of three religion-related cases that the justices could weigh in on before the term ends this summer.
In the coming weeks, the high court will hear arguments in a case involving religion in the workplace, and the justices also will decide whether to hear another challenge to the Affordable Care ActÔÇÖs contraception mandate ÔÇô this time from religiously affiliated nonprofits. HereÔÇÖs a rundown of the courtÔÇÖs busy docket on these matters: