The Napa Legal Podcast

What is abortion pill reversal, and why is California's government trying to silence pro-life organizations that spread awareness of it?In this episode of the Napa Legal Podcast, Frank DeVito is joined by Danielle White, legal counsel at Heartbeat International. They discuss abortion pill reversal, which can save the life of an unborn child before the abortion pill ends his or her life.Key Moments:- 0:23 Introduction- 1:09 Danielle's Background and work at Heartbeat International - 6:30 What is abortion pill reversal and how does it work?- 9:12 What is the legal fight over abortion pill reversal? Why is California trying to silence pregnancy resource centers that spread awareness?- 16:07 The coercive nature of abortion- 16:59 California v. Heartbeat International - facts and analysis- 21:58 Stories of unborn children saved by abortion pill reversal- 23:00 Legal battles for abortion pill reversal across the country- 26:55 How to help women while abortion pills grow in useFor more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTo learn more about Napa Legal and our work, visit us at our website:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgThe Napa Legal Podcast, March 20, 2026

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain why abortion cannot be justly deemed a religious right, a lawsuit challenging Texas' ban on sexually oriented performances in public spaces in the presence of minors, and Wyoming's new Heartbeat Bill.In this episode, we discuss:0:57 Is abortion access a religious right? An Indiana judge recently ruled that the states Religious Freedom Restoration Act invalidates the state's ban on abortion. 16:34 Can Texas prevent sexually explicit "drag shows" from being performed in public spaces in front of minors? The Fifth Circuit recently upheld the state's ban and remanded a lawsuit challenging the law.25:35 Will Wyoming's new Heartbeat Bill be upheld? The state recently banned nearly all abortions after an unborn child's heartbeat can be detected. Pro-life advocates worry that the state's courts will again overrule this effort to save lives.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTopics: Religious freedom, what is religion, First Amendment, Miller, free speech, abortion.The Napa Legal Podcast, March 18, 2026.#freedomofreligion #religiousliberty

How does school choice help children and foster a more efficient education system?In this episode of the Napa Legal Podcast, Joseph Clement is joined by Allan Parker (from the Justice Foundation) to Texas' new school choice program and its implications for the rest of the country. They'll address common criticisms of school choice, how the Texas and United States' Constitutions protect educational freedom, and more!Allan is the President of the Justice Foundation and a former professor of law at St. Mary's University where he taught education law and civil procedure. In 2000, he was designated a “Hero For Children” by the Texas Board of Education. He is the author of numerous works on school choice and a frequent lecturer on education topics.Allan received his J.D. degree with high honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 1979. He was an Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review, a Chancellor, Order of the Coif, and Order of Barristers for his outstanding advocacy skills. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Economics in 1974.For more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTo learn more about Napa Legal and our work, visit us at our website:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgThe Napa Legal Podcast, March 13, 2026

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain what a proper legal definition of "religion" needs to do, parental rights at the Supreme Court, and why statements of faith are so important for religious employersIn this episode, we discuss:1:30 McCutchan v. Nicholson - A case brought by a secular humanist association that is seeking to have its members officiate weddings in Texas. The case, which is currently at the Fifth Circuit, offers the courts an opportunity to clarify what groups are legally eligible for First Amendment protections. Frank and Joseph also discuss the history of religion at the American Founding.11:47 Mirabelli v. Bonta - The US Supreme Court recently ruled that California's parental exclusion policy likely violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The policy requires public school staff to "socially transition" young children and lie to parents who object. They also discuss substantive due process and the views of the sitting Justices.26:11 Kuilema v. Calvin University - A professor at Calvin University was fired after officiating a same-sex transgender "wedding." He sued the University, which claims that its religious nature protects it in this lawsuit, despite the school's doctrinal differences with the denomination that started it. This case is a great example of why religious organizations need to be clear about the content of their beliefs. This case is currently active at the Michigan Supreme Court.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastFor Frank and Rachel Morrison's recent episode on the Church Autonomy Doctrine, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/podcast-episodes/the-first-amendment-vs-government-overreach-the-church-autonomy-doctrine-with-rachel-morrisonTopics: Religious freedom, US Supreme Court, Free Exercise, American History, First Amendment, Church Autonomy, Ministerial Exception.The Napa Legal Podcast, March 10, 2026.#freedomofreligion #religiousliberty

Does the government have legal authority to control and investigate Churches and religious organizations?In this episode of the Napa Legal Podcast, Frank DeVito is joined by Rachel Morrison (from the Ethics and Public Policy Center) to explain how the First Amendment and the Church Autonomy Doctrine protect religious organizations from government interference. They discuss a recent amicus brief submitted to the US Supreme Court on Rachel's behalf in United States Conference of Catholic Bishops v. O’Connell. The brief urges the Court to hear a case that will determine if religious organizations can immediately appeal denials of church autonomy doctrine defenses.Rachel was an attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and brings a unique perspective on the Commission's workings. She explains how EEOC investigations can impose serious costs on and distract churches from their missions.Rachel is currently a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), where she directs EPPC’s Administrative State Accountability Project. An attorney, her legal and policy work focuses on religious liberty, health care rights of conscience, the right to life, nondiscrimination, and civil rights.Key Moments:0:45 Introduction2:21 What is the Church Autonomy Doctrine and the Ministerial Exception?6:47 How Does it Function: Jurisdictional Bar vs. Affirmative Defense and 17:55 How Unjust Government Investigations Burden Religious Organizations27:54 USCCB v. O’Connell - The Peter's Pence Case🡢 What is the dispute?🡢 Why does it matter?🡢 How could it impact religious organizations across the country?36:24 The Administrative State Accountability Project and Upholding Religious LibertyFor more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTo learn more about Napa Legal and our work, visit us at our website:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgThe Napa Legal Podcast, March 6, 2026

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain if the Establishment Clause is violated by posting the 10 Commandments in public schools, Washington's laws that give the state power over parents who refuse to affirm their children's mental illness, and Montgomery County's recent $1.5 million payout to families after Mahmoud v. Taylor.In this episode, we discuss:1:23 A recent ruling that Louisiana's law requiring the 10 Commandments to be in every public school classroom does not facially and in all circumstances violate the First Amendment. This dispute is likely to be back in the courtroom as schools begin to follow the state's law. The dissent attempted to bring back the now-disavowed Lemon test.14:34 A lawsuit against several laws in Washington that enable state-run shelters to hide and perform sex-rejecting procedures on kids that run away from home. Several states, led by Florida and Idaho, recently filed a brief urging the US Supreme Court to take up the case.26:18 The fallout from Mahmoud v. Taylor - Montgomery County recently agreed to pay $1.5 million to parents and to follow the Supreme Court's order to restore opt-outs from sexually explicit material in the classroom.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTopics: Religious freedom, religious liberty, Roake v. Brumley, Stone v. Graham, Lemon v. Kurtzman, Kennedy v. Bremerton, transgenderism, parental rights, free exercise, Religion Clauses.The Napa Legal Podcast, March 3, 2026.#freedomofreligion #religiousliberty

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain a new First Amendment lawsuit, a case against a Buddhist temple that could impact Catholic seminaries and religious orders, and Kansas' new "bathroom bill."In this episode, we discuss:1:17 A challenge to Colorado's Blaine Amendment, a law that prevents any state dollars from going to religious organizations. While the US Supreme Court has rendered such laws largely ineffective, Colorado's has never been challenged in court.14:34 A former member of a Buddhist temple in San Francisco sued for uncollected wages. The lawsuit, which is pending before the California Supreme Court, hinges upon whether the ministerial exception applies to such claims. The case could have a major impact on Catholic seminaries and religious orders in the state.28:12 The Kansas legislature recently overrode the governors veto of a law that makes it a crime to enter public bathrooms reserved for the opposite sex. The law also applies to locker rooms in public schools. It builds upon a 2023 state law that legally defined sex and an immutable characteristic tied to biology.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here: https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here: https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTopics: Free Exercise Jurisprudence, Carson v. Makin, Establishment Clause, Church Autonomy Doctrine, transgenderism.The Napa Legal Podcast, February 24, 2026.#freedomofreligion #religiousliberty

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain the latest on Jimmy Lai's sentencing, lawsuits over sex-rejecting procedures at children's hospitals, and abortion law in Michigan.In this episode, we discuss:1:17 Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old Catholic advocate for democracy and human rights in Hong Kong, was recently sentenced to 20 years in a Chinese prison. His family has asked for continued prayers and notes that he has been supported by his faith.9:10 A lawsuit brought by Rob Bonta against a children's hospital that decided to stop performing sex-rejecting procedures on minors in order to continue receiving federal funding. Bonta is seeking to force the hospital to continue offering such procedures and drugs.18:28 A lawsuit against Michigan's law that prevents pro-life organizations from hiring only pro-life staff.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTopics: Catholic advocacy, political persecution, free speech, free association, transgenderism, abortion law, Michigan Right to Life.The Napa Legal Podcast, February 18, 2026.#firstamendment #freespeech #abortionpill #prolife

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain a novel legal victory that will protect children from "transgender" surgeries, compelled speech in public schools, and a new lawsuit against abortion pill distribution.In this episode, we discuss:1:11 A New York jury verdict awarding $2 million to Varian Fox, a 22-year old woman who received a double mastectomy at the behest of her psychologist to treat her mental illness despite clear underlying trauma. Fox has since "detransitioned" and sued her former psychologist and plastic surgeon for malpractice.12:38 A recent ruling that upheld a compelled speech requirement in Montgomery County Public Schools. The Country forces all teacher to refer to students by any pronouns the children request, despite the First Amendment's guarantees of free speech and religious exercise.22:56 A novel lawsuit from a father in Texas against an abortion pill provider that facilitated the death of his two unborn children. This case is the latest in the fight between pro-life and pro-abortion states over whether or not practitioners can mail mifepristone across state lines.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastFor our latest episode discussing free speech in public schools: https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/podcast-episodes/doj-asks-court-to-delay-lawsuit-against-mailing-abortion-pills-the-first-amendment-and-moreTopics: Transgender ideology, Westchester county, first amendment, Pickering Connick test, Smith, neutral and generally applicable, religious discrimination, mail-order abortions.The Napa Legal Podcast, February 10, 2026.#firstamendment #freespeech #abortionpill #prolife

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain a lawsuit over mail-order abortions, free speech in public schools, and the public display of statues depicting two Catholic saints.In this episode, we discuss:1:20 The Department of Justice's latest intervention in a lawsuit over whether or not doctors can mail abortion pills without any in-person visits. 9:41 A new petition to the Supreme Court from a high school Students for Life Chapter that was censored and shut down after posting event flyers.20:23 A case before the Massachusetts Supreme Court over the city's attempt to install statues of Saints Michael and Florian to inspire first responders.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here: https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here: https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastFor our episode discussing free speech in public schools: https: //www.napalegalinstitute.org/podcast-episodes/latest-scotus-oral-arguments-free-speech-win-in-schools-kim-davis-case-endsTopics: Mifepristone, misoprostol, Liz Murrill, Louisiana v. FDA, Department of Justice, Free Speech, First Amendment, Tinker, Hazelwood, Establishment Clause, John Adams, Church and State.The Napa Legal Podcast, February 3, 2026.#firstamendment #prolifemovement #legalnews

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain new legal and policy updates involving New York's abortion mandate, the Church Autonomy Doctrine and COVID restrictions, and Illinois' abortion referral requirements.In this episode, we discuss:1:23 New York's recent settlement with a group of Catholic nuns, Dioceses, and other churches over the state's requirement for religious organizations to pay for abortions in Albany v. Harris after a decade of litigation.11:57 A cert petition from a church that was fined over $1 million for violating restrictions imposed during COVID-19 asking the Supreme Court to expand the Church Autonomy Doctrine and overturn Smith.22:59 A letter from HHS explaining how Illinois' abortion referral requirement for all doctors violates federal law.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastFor our recent episode featuring Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, visit us here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/podcast-episodes/religion-in-american-society-law-culture-and-freedom-with-guest-andrea-picciotti-bayerFor our episode with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, visit us here: https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/podcast-episodes/religious-freedom-in-healthcare-with-fr-tad-pacholczykTopics: Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, abortion mandate, Free Exercise, Establishment of Religion, Establishment Clause, freedom of religion, religious liberty, ministerial exception, Tandon v. Newsom, abortion referral requirement, medical conscience rights.The Napa Legal Podcast, January 27 2026.#firstamendment #prolifemovement #legalnews

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain new legal and policy updates involving public schools that treat students as the opposite sex while lying to parents, women’s sports at the U.S. Supreme Court, and pro-life legislation.In this episode, we discuss:1:43 An emergency appeal in a lawsuit against California's parental exclusion policy that instructs school staff to lie to parents about their interactions with students who struggle with gender dysphoria17:27 Recent oral arguments in a set of cases before the US Supreme Court over state laws that ban men from competing in women's sports31:37 Two pro-life laws currently working through the New Hampshire Legislature that protect parental and medical conscience rightsFor more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTopics: Public schools, free exercise, First Amendment, Bonta v. Mirabelli, Little v. Hecox, West Virginia v. BPJ, pro-life.The Napa Legal Podcast, January 19 2026.#parentalrights #prolifemovement #legalnews

In this episode of the Napa Legal Podcast, we’re joined by Andrea Picciotti-Bayer to examine religious liberty, the First Amendment, and the role of faith-based nonprofits in American society today. We discuss why religious individuals and organizations must be free from government coercion to carry out their missions, and how protecting religious liberty benefits civil society and the most vulnerable among us.Key Moments:0:50 Introduction and Andrea's work and background with the Conscience Project7:10 The inclusion of religion in public life and freedom from government coercion today12:08 Inclusion by exclusion: when poor policy hurts the most vulnerable15:40 The importance of stories and using faith to motivate heroism19:26 Originalism, the First Amendment, and the Founders' vision of religious liberty in education26:25 Responding to critics of protecting religious liberty31:05 What to watch for in the coming yearsCases Discussed- Trinity Lutheran v. Columbia- Carson v. Makin- Fulton v. City of Philadelphia- Kennedy v. Bremerton- Lemon v. Kurtzman- Dier v. LandryKey Quotation from Andrea: "Faith is not an intruder in public life; it’s a part of our civic DNA." For more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTo learn more about Napa Legal and our work, visit us at our website:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgThe Napa Legal Podcast, January 15, 2026

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement discuss the following updates:1:35 The 9th Circuit's novel expansion of the Church Autonomy Doctrine to provide greater protection for religious organizations when making hiring decisions;19:18 A case currently pending before the Supreme Court that could clarify when/how individuals whose First Amendment rights have been violated by the government can go to court;29:32 The Wyoming Supreme Court's recent ruling against the state's abortion bans and how it fails both the state's and natural laws.For more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastFor more about Napa Legal and our work, visit out site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/Topics:- Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses- Freedom of Religion- Section 1983- Abortion and abortion pill bans- Is Abortion Healthcare?The Napa Legal Podcast, January 12, 2025

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement discuss the follow updates:1:38 The latest ruling against Planned Parenthood's attempt to force Congress to provide the nation's largest abortion provider with taxpayer dollars;12:31 The reinstatement of the Department of Veterans' Affairs near-total abortion ban;21:41 Religious discrimination in federal rural development projects.Topics CoveredPlanned ParenthoodBig Beautiful BillMedicaid FundingThe Fiction of Medically Necessary AbortionsRural Development ProjectsThe Economic and Civic Impact of Small Town ChurchesTo learn more about our work, visit our website at: https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/For more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our site at:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastThe Napa Legal Podcast, January 6, 2026

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits! In this episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement discuss the origins, mission, and identity of Napa Legal, and explain why the government must protect the free exercise of religion and the freedom of individuals and institutions to seek and worship God.Drawing from Catholic social teaching, natural law, and American history, they examine:- Humanity’s telos and human nature- The Catholic understanding of religious liberty- The history of nonprofits and freely made civil associations in America- How Napa Legal supports religious organizations and faith-based nonprofits through legal educationThis episode connects theology, philosophy, and law, explaining how religious liberty sustains a free society and why protecting faith-based nonprofits is essential to American civic life.To learn more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/For more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcast Key Topics: natural law, teleology, human nature, Dignitas Humanae, Pope Saint Paul the Sixth (PVI), freedom of association, free exercise of religion, Alexis de Tocqueville, religious liberty litigation, corporate governance, legal education, legal compliance, regulatory requirements, 501(c)(3) status, religious organizations, American law and history.The Napa Legal Podcast, December 23, 2025.

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this special guest episode, Frank DeVito sits down with Chris Motz, the Senior Counsel at First Liberty and former Marine infantry officer and current part time judge advocate in the Air Force reserve component.They discuss religious liberty in the US military, especially in the light of recent contract cancellations for support staff of Catholic chaplains. Chris and Frank explain the history of the chaplaincy, current practices and opportunities for religious servicemembers, the need for greater support for Catholic chaplains and soldiers, and more!To watch more of the Napa Legal Podcast, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTo learn more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgRead Chris' piece on Army cuts for chaplains here:https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/5628554-catholic-chaplains-face-army-cuts/Topics: US Military, free exercise, Fr. Emil Kapaun, Fr. Vincent Capodanno, Father O’Callahan.The Napa Legal Podcast, December 18, 2025

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement discuss the following updates:1:40 A recent victory in court for a group of pro-life sidewalk counsellors in Florida who were prevented from carrying out their ministry;15:25 A Minnesota court's recent decision that protected the rights of a Catholic school to hire according to its faith;28:20 Criticism that the US Army has faced for cutting back key support roles for religious servicemembers and their families.Topics: First Amendment, abortion clinics, buffer zone laws, Florida Preborn Resuce, ministerial exception, Church Autonomy Doctrine, Army chaplains, religious freedom, American constitutional rights.The Napa Legal Podcast, December 16, 2025

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this special guest episode, Frank DeVito is joined by Jason Bedrick, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy.They discuss the Phoenix Declaration, a set of principles and truths designed for school boards and education systems in America. The principles can revolutionize a broken school system in the United States to better serve our nation's youth and foster virtue and academic excellence from a young age while ensuring that the rights of parents are respected.The Napa Legal Podcast, December 11, 2025Topics: Moral objectivity, the pitfalls of relativism, academic excellence, public schools, parental choice and responsibility, cultural transmission, school choice policy, education and religious liberty.Read the rest of the Phoenix Declaration here:https://www.heritage.org/phoenix-declaration

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this special episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement discuss two key Supreme Court cases that could reshape when someone whose rights have been violated can get into federal court. Both cases were recently argued before the US Supreme Court in its December sitting with rulings coming in 2026.1:55 First Choice v. Platkin - A faith-based pregnancy resource center was the subject of the New Jersey attorney general's mounting hostility. After the AG issued a subpoena demanding identifying personal information about its donors, First Choice is seeking to protect its constitutional rights in federal court.18:50 Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi - Gabriel Olivier is an evangelical Christian who violated a city ordinance by preaching in public outside of the city's "free speech zone." After being convicted and fined, he filed a lawsuit to protect his rights in the future. Will his lawsuit be allowed to proceed?Topics Covered: Section 1983 Lawsuit, Bill of Rights, Constitutional freedoms, religious liberty, religious freedom, SCOTUS, December sitting, Freedom of Speech, Free Exercise of Religion, First Liberty, ADF, new cases, oral arguments.To learn more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgExplore more of the Napa Legal podcast here on our website:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastThe Napa Legal Podcast, December 8, 2025