Religious Liberty at the Supreme Court: What Every Faith-Based Organization Should Be Watching in 2026

Short summary

The 2025-26 Supreme Court term continues to actively shape religious liberty law with significant implications for faith-based organizations. Key cases include Mahmoud v. Taylor, which upheld parents' right to opt children out of instruction conflicting with religious beliefs, and Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin, which prevented courts from deciding whether charitable activities are religious enough for tax-exempt status. Organizations should monitor these rulings as they redefine First Amendment protections.

• •Mahmoud v. Taylor (6-3) upheld parents' right to opt children out of instruction conflicting with religious beliefs
• •Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin unanimously protected religious non-profits' tax-exempt status
• •Faith-based organizations should track ongoing Supreme Court religious liberty cases

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