Freedom from Religion Foundation

Aug 23, 2013

Atheist group appeals decision on Jesus statue

A Wisconsin-based atheist and agnostic organization is appealing a federal judge's ruling that a 6-foot-tall statue of Jesus can remain on Forest Service land on a northwestern Montana ski hill.

Aug 15, 2013

Complaint filed against judge who changed baby’s name

A Wisconsin-based nonprofit association of atheists and agnostics says it has filed a complaint against a Tennessee magistrate for changing a baby's name from Messiah to Martin.

Feb 4, 2013

Florist sued for refusing to deliver for atheists

A florist who refused to deliver a dozen roses to a 16-year-old who fought to remove a prayer banner at her public school has been sued by the atheist group that placed the order.

Dec 28, 2012

Atheist group files lawsuit over church tax status

The Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the Internal Revenue Service is giving unconstitutional preferential treatment to churches and other religious organizations.

Nov 15, 2012

Madison-based Atheist group sues over religious electioneering (UPDATE)

A federal lawsuit filed by a Wisconsin-based group representing atheists and agnostics argues that the Internal Revenue Service is violating the U.S. Constitution by allowing tax-exempt churches and religious organizations to get involved in political campaigns.

Oct 2, 2012

Federal judge dismisses suit by Madison group

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by an organization that includes atheists and agnostics over a Pennsylvania House resolution declaring 2012 the "Year of the Bible" but criticized the language endorsed by lawmakers as "proselytizing and exclusionary."

Jun 7, 2012

Judge backs mayor in flap with atheists

A judge says a Detroit suburb did not violate the law when it barred atheists from displaying an anti-religion sign next to a nativity scene at city hall.

Sep 15, 2011