Description
The most significant development in RLUIPA discrimination claims in the past few years has been the uptick in cases involving Muslims, with many of those cases including claims of intentional religion-based discrimination under RLUIPA Section 2(b)(2).
In the 2015 case Holt v. Hobbs, the Supreme Court addressed for the first time the application of RLUIPA in a prison context, holding that a state prison system may not impose a beard-length requirement on a Muslim inmate.
Not understated is the impact of the Supreme Court’s Burwell v. Hobby Lobby ruling under RFRA on RLUIPA litigation and potential claims by for-profit corporations against zoning decisions that burden their owner’s religious exercise.
Listen as our panel of land use lawyers examines current trends in RLUIPA claims and litigation, including recent Supreme Court cases under and impacting RLUIPA, offers practical guidance on how to avoid RLUIPA claims, and recommends steps to take when a suit has been filed against your municipality.
Presented By
Ms. Chaffee focuses her practice on land use litigation and transactions. She is a member of the firm’s Land Use and Real Estate + Development Groups. Ms. Chaffee handles complex federal litigation involving the RLUIPA, First Amendment and Equal Protection Clause. She is a member of the firm’s RLUIPA practice group and is a contributor to its blog, RLUIPA Defense. Ms. Chaffee also handles environmental litigation, and defends claims brought under state and federal law, such as CERCLA.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
- schedule
1:00 PM E.T.
- Overview of RLUIPA provisions
- Claims and litigation trends
- Principal claims
- Outcomes
- Recent interpretation and application of RLUIPA
- Holt v. Hobbs
- Burwell v. Hobby Lobby impact on RLUIPA claims
- Strategies for avoiding/addressing RLUIPA claims
- Defending against RLUIPA claims
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What types of claims are being raised in RLUIPA litigation and how have the courts responded?
- What steps can local governments take to avoid RLUIPA challenges?
- What strategies have been effective for municipalities in defending RLUIPA claims?
