Illinois Creates Muslim American Advisory Council

Last week, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council Act (full text).  The law creates a 21-member Council whose purpose is to advise the Governor and state legislatureon policy issues impacting Muslim Americans and immigrants; to advance the role and civic...

Texas Governor Declares Day of Prayer In Aftermath of Hurricane

In response to Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, Texas Governor Greg Abbott yesterday issued a Proclamation (full text) declaring Sunday, Sept. 3 as a Day of Prayer in Texas.  The Proclamation reads in part:I urge Texans of all faiths and religious traditions and backgrounds to offer prayers on...

Church, Not Town, Owns Cemetery

In First Congregational Church of Harwich v. Eldredge, (MA Land Ct., Aug. 18, 2017), the Massachusetts Land Court held that the First Congregational Church of Harwich rather than the Town of Harwich has title to a cemetery adjacent to the Church and also has title to the Memorial Garden in which...