By Tony Mauro Ruling against lawsuits for money damages under RLUIPA, critics say, means states can avoid court scrutiny.

By David L. Hudson Jr. Panel finds Eric Beyer was speaking as a citizen, not as a public employee going about his duties, when he faulted council members' views on a weapons matter.

By David L. Hudson Jr. Federal judge dismisses case, saying sergeant's speech about suspected corruption wasn't protected because it was 'done in accordance with his professional duties.'