Author: The Rutherford Institute

Constitutional Q&A: Political Apparel, Ballot Selfies, Freedom Of Speech At Polling Places
The Rutherford Institute has released a Constitutional Q&A on the First Amendment and the right…

Street Preachers’ Freedom Of Speech Upheld By Oklahoma Supreme Court As Protective Order Is Vacated
Victory: Oklahoma Supreme Court Vacates Protective Order Against Street Preacher Who Criticized Gay Marriage, Denounced…

No Laws Broken: Intimidation Of Journalists Reporting On Government In Negative Light: Prosecution Of YouTube, Internet Host Pete Santilli
Rutherford Institute Warns Against Government Attempts to Intimidate Journalists by Prosecuting Radio Shock Jock Pete…
SCOTUS To Weigh In On Criminalization Of Involuntary Homelessness In Oregon With Excessive Fines, Criminal Trespass Charges
Rutherford Institute Denounces Oregon City Law Against Sleeping, Camping in Public as Unconstitutional Attempt to…

Poll Workers Can Eject, Potentially Prosecute Voters Wearing Shirts With Slogans That Can Be Perceived As Relating To An Item, Candidate On Ballot
Supreme Court Gives Government the Green Light to Obstruct Citizens From Voting at Polling Places…

Rutherford Institute Virginia Lawsuit Demands State Governments Treat All Religious Charities Equally, Not Favoring One Over Another
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. — The Rutherford Institute has come to the defense of a Christian ministry’s…

Balancing First Amendment Rights Of Religious Ministries With Keeping Tax Exempt Status Via IRS Rules
A Legacy of Faith, Activism and Revolution: Balancing the First Amendment Rights of Religious Ministries…