WORLD legal correspondent Jenny Rough reports on the Supreme Court ruling that states may reserve girls' and women's sports for females, interviewing the Hon. William Wagner, WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom. Listen Here https://wng.org/podcasts/a-league-of-their-own-1782942774 World News Interview

Washington D.C. — The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center at Spring Arbor University applauds today’s landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States upholding the constitutionality of laws enacted by West Virginia and Idaho preserving girls’ and women’s athletic competition for biological females. In a decisive affirmation of both Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause, the Court held that states may reserve female athletic teams for biological women and girls in ord

By Hon. William Wagner Religious liberty is among the most fundamental of all human rights. It is not granted by government but arises from the inherent dignity of every person. Governments exist to secure these rights, not to restrict them. When state power is used to suppress religious expression or burden faith-based organizations, freedom itself is placed at risk. Recent reports regarding proposed amendments to India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) raise ser

A Christian college student is receiving legal support from First Liberty Institute after allegedly losing her part-time job following conversations about her religious beliefs. Paige, who worked at a local coffee shop while pursuing her education, says she was questioned by coworkers after they learned she attended a Christian college. According to reports, Paige answered questions about her faith honestly and respectfully. Just days later, she received a text message from m

This was, without a doubt, the most impressive academic event I have had the pleasure of attending in my nearly 30 years of legal academia. - Dr. Augusto Zimmermann, Dean and Professor of Law at Alphacrucis University College in Sydney From June 2 to 5, the Wagner Faith & Freedom Center hosted the inaugural International Christian Professors Forum, bringing together Christian scholars, educators, judges, and thought leaders from around the world for four days of rich conversa

The Wagner Center joined a coalition of 44 other amici in a U.S. Supreme Court brief defending the right to host a home prayer group. Professor Wagner thanked Advancing American Freedom for writing the brief in Grand v. University Heights. In this case, Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew, challenges University Heights, Ohio’s use of its zoning laws to prevent him from hosting a prayer group in his own home. As an Orthodox Jew, Mr. Grand’s religious practice requires prayer with a

WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith and Freedom at Spring Arbor University, William Wagner, submitted official public comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the agency’s proposed rule addressing “Medical Aid in Dying” (MAID) within the context of federally funded hospice care. The comments were submitted in response to CMS-1851-P; RIN 0938-AV78, published at 91 Fed. Reg. 17338. The submission urges CMS and the Department of Health and Human S

Consequential Questions Confronting Church and State This week, the Hon. William Wagner (Ret.), WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom, held a Global Online Public Square Briefing, designed to address pressing cultural, constitutional, moral, and public policy issues through the lens of a biblical and constitutional worldview. The global online briefing focused on consequential questions confronting both church and state today: the morality of war and the constitutional

This week in Lansing, the Hon. William Wagner (Ret.), Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, delivered a keynote address before the Religious Liberty Section of the State Bar of Michigan addressing the growing movement to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Michigan and the profound constitutional, moral, and cultural implications surrounding the issue. Speaking from both a constitutional and biblical worldview perspective, Wagner warned that the recently proposed Michig

Dr. Augusto Zimmerman was interviewed on one of Australia's leading Christian radio programs. He talks about the importance of Christian education in Australia and the upcoming International Christian Professors Forum to be hosted by Spring Arbor University. Listen to the full interview HERE.

Before More Women Are Harmed This week, the Wagner Center joined Advancing American Freedom (AAF) and other pro-life leaders in filing two amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court in Louisiana v. FDA—a case that strikes at the heart of both constitutional government and the protection of vulnerable women. At issue is the FDA’s reckless 2021 decision to allow the abortion drug mifepristone to be prescribed and distributed without an in-person physician visit. In pr

The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center recently hosted a trip to Washington, D.C. that included daily lectures by the Hon. William Wagner, WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom, and a special presentations by the Under Secretary of State and a Member of Congress. Here is a day by day summary of our learning adventure including titles of the daily lectures and presentations. Day 1 Many of the national monuments reflect biblical principles and Christian faith. World War II M

In a unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court again affirmed that government must never wield its power to chill the exercise of fundamental freedoms. In First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin, the Court permitted a faith-based ministry to challenge a state subpoena demanding disclosure of its donors, an act that threatened to silence both speech and conscience. This case raises fundamental moral and constitutional questions about the nature of freedom it

Washington, D.C. — In a significant development for religious liberty and constitutional law, the United States Supreme Court on Monday granted certiorari in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy , agreeing to review a case that raises fundamental questions about the First Amendment’s protection of religious institutions in the public square. A number of constitutional attorneys, including Prof. William Wagner, WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom at Spring Arbor Universi

This week, the Wagner Center joined Advancing American Freedom (AAF) and like-minded advocates in filing an amicus curiae brief in Missouri v. FDA —a case that presents profound questions about the rule of law, the proper limits of federal authority, and the government’s obligation to protect innocent human life. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government used the crisis as a pretext to relax longstanding safety protocols governing mifepristone, a chemical a

In a landmark 8–1 decision, the United States Supreme Court delivered a decisive victory for free speech in Chiles v. Salazar (No. 24-539), holding that Colorado’s restriction on counseling conversations constituted unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination. Writing for the majority, Justice Gorsuch concluded that the state’s law improperly regulated speech based on its content and viewpoint, failing to meet the rigorous demands of the First Amendment. At issue was whether

On March 30, Hon. William Wagner (Ret.) will deliver the keynote address at St. John’s University School of Law in New York City. Hosted by the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, the lecture is titled “Federalism, the Constitution, and Physician Assisted Killing” and begins at 6 PM in the PDR. The address takes on one of the most consequential legal and moral questions in America today. As state legislatures across the country continue to debate physician-a

This week, Wagner Faith & Freedom Center Distinguished Chair Will Wagner is leading a group of students from Fond du Lac Christian School in Wisconsin on a six-day trip to Washington, D.C. With the nation preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary, there is no better time for young people to visit the very places where America’s founding ideals took shape. The trip centers on a six-day curriculum covering the U.S. Constitution, principles of good governance, and Christian c

The U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Olivier v. City of Brandon marks an important clarification of the relationship between criminal convictions and civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. §1983. The Court held that a prior conviction does not categorically bar a plaintiff from seeking forward-looking relief, such as an injunction, challenging the constitutionality of the law used against him. At issue was a street preacher convicted under a municipal ordinance reg

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — March 16, 2026 — Against the warm backdrop of an Arizona spring afternoon, friends and supporters of the Wagner Faith & Freedom Center gathered at the elegant Olive & Ivy restaurant for a memorable luncheon centered on faith, encouragement, and shared purpose. The event brought together members of the Spring Arbor University community and like-minded guests celebrating of faith, connection, and calling. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere reflect