A controversial memo issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) under the Trump administration is raising red flags among legal scholars and employment attorneys, as it encourages federal employees to freely express their religious beliefs—including proselytizing—on the job. Critics argue the guidance blurs the line between religious liberty and coercive workplace behavior, especially when…
On May 3, 2024, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for denying an employee’s religious accommodation request to wear a head covering. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, alleges that TDCJ’s refusal to accommodate the employee’s religious practice…