Supreme Court's Upcoming Rulings Could Reshape Religious Rights and Public Life

The U.S. Supreme Court is gearing up for landmark decisions in three significant cases that could alter the fabric of religious rights in America. The anticipated rulings by the end of June may broaden the scope of religious freedoms while questioning the long-standing church-state separation principle.

Central to these cases is a proposed Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, religious exemptions to unemployment taxes in Wisconsin, and the parental right to remove children from Maryland classrooms featuring LGBT-themed literature. All three cases signal a potential shift toward broader religious accommodations.

Experts suggest these rulings could mark a significant turning point in how religious rights are regarded legally and socially. If the court rules in favor of the religious claimants, it could drastically change interactions between religion and public institutions, further embedding religious practices in public life.

(With inputs from agencies.)