04/04/2026
Ten years ago, the State of Arkansas threw down the gauntlet and declared that a particular set of religious laws reigned supreme. Eight years ago, it emplaced a literal monument to its hubris, despite a vocal and substantial objection that the First Amendment very clearly prohibited its conduct.
Then, the State changed its rules to prevent a competitor religious monument. The State Senator who ran the bill went on Facebook live and declared it would be a "cold day in Hell" before another religion got the same treatment as the State's preferred doctrine.
Eight years ago, Matt joined the litigation to invite the judiciary to find and declare that every resident of the United States of America is entitled to be free from religious laws, is entitled to a government that does not take sides on questions of religion, and is entitled to equal treatment under the law regardless of their religious affiliation.
After eight long years, on March 31, 2026, the District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas accepted that invitation and rendered judgment in all plaintiffs' favor. The opinion is linked below.
