News from May 2021
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution requires the separation of religion and the state, establishes freedom of religious choice and practice, prohibits religious discrimination, and stipulates the government shall not interfere in the practice of any religion, nor shall any religion interfere in the affairs of the state.
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution establishes a secular state and protects freedom of religion, conscience, and belief. It also mandates the separation of religion and state. The constitution prohibits discrimination based on religious affiliation, and laws make inciting hatred or “disaffection" against any religious...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution provides a guarantee of freedom of religion and the right to worship according to one’s own beliefs but states citizens must accept restrictions established by law to protect the rights of others and, as noted in the constitution, to satisfy “just demands based upon considerations of...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution recognizes equality for all regardless of religion, subject to considerations of public safety or health or the rights of others, and it stipulates the independence of the Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC) from the state. The constitution recognizes the “outstanding role" of the GOC in...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution grants individuals freedom to profess and practice any religious belief but prohibits religious activities directed against the sovereignty of the state, its constitutional system, and “civic harmony." A concordat grants the Belarusian Orthodox Church (BOC) rights and privileges not...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution provides for freedom of religion and equal protection under the law regardless of religion. It prohibits all forms of religious intolerance and “religious fundamentalism." The law also requires the head of state to take an oath of office that includes a promise to fulfill the duties...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution prohibits religious discrimination, stipulates that individuals are free to profess and practice their religion, and does not designate a state religion. Registration is required for religious groups to have legal status. On March 15, the government restricted public gatherings, including...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution stipulates the separation of religion and state and the equality of all religions. It also protects the right of individuals to express their religious beliefs and to practice religious rituals, provided these do not violate public order or public morality. The law prohibits the government...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution provides for freedom of religion, including the freedom to worship and to change one’s religion. It prohibits discrimination based on belief. A colonial-era law criminalizing the practices of Obeah and Myalism remains in effect, but it is not enforced. In July, the Supreme Court ruled...
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2021
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Iconic structures such as Santa Catalina’s Palace, known as La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro museum/library and several historic cemeteries in San Juan will be repaired with an obligation of over $7.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
By DOJ Newswire | May 12, 2021
News Release: Kingpin Act Sanctions Oregon Defendant and his Construction Business.
By DOJ Newswire | May 12, 2021
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Utica, New York man pleaded guilty yesterday to charges relating to his sale of over $1.2 million in opioid pills and counterfeit U.S. currency on multiple dark web criminal marketplaces.
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution and other laws provide for freedom of conscience, thought, and religion, and for freedom to change one’s religion or beliefs. Although the law requires registration for religious groups to conduct a full range of activities, religious groups stated they could conduct most normal functions...
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2021
News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. - FEMA has approved a grant of $2,506,147 for the City of New Smyrna Beach to rebuild and elevate 17 single-family, flood-prone homes to reduce damage and loss from continuous severe flooding during a storm.
By DOJ Newswire | May 12, 2021
News Release: BOSTON - A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with stealing mail and making over $16,000 in fraudulent purchases and ATM withdrawals.
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution provides for religious freedom, including the freedom to change religions, proselytize, and establish religious schools. Laws “reasonably required" to achieve certain listed public goals may restrict these rights. Government officials said the proposed constitutional amendment to declare...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution guarantees freedom of religion and its public expression and prohibits compelling participation in religious ceremonies. Roman Catholicism is the state religion, and state ceremonies often include Catholic rituals. Religious groups must apply to the government to build a public place...
By US DOT Newswire | May 12, 2021
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, leaders of the Homeland Security Committee and the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee sent a letter to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the national security and economic security implications of the Colonial Pipeline Company ransomware attack, which...
By State Newswire | May 12, 2021
Release: The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of religion, subject to limitations to ensure public order, health, and safety or to protect the rights of others. The law does not provide a means for religious groups to acquire legal status. In September, the cabinet approved ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 12, 2021
News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Kenneth Burns, of Morgantown, West Virginia, has admitted to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.
