Online: The Court and the Cross: Unpacking This Year’s SCOTUS Decisions Photo of

Online event by American Atheists

Date & Time: Jul 24, 2025 05:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Description
Join us for a breakdown of the major Supreme Court decisions from the 2024–2025 term that impact the First Amendment, religious equality, and the separation of religion and government. Our panel of legal experts will walk through the key cases American Atheists monitored this term, highlight the amicus briefs we filed, explain the outcomes, and discuss what these rulings mean for our rights and the fight for secular government moving forward.

Our Speakers:
Geoffrey Blackwell oversees American Atheists’ efforts to repair officials’ and judges’ understanding of the First Amendment and the separation between religion and government. As Legal Director he takes point in crafting American Atheists’ litigation strategy, monitors federal legislation and policy developments, weighs in on relevant court cases through amicus briefs, and works to educate the legal community through outreach and scholarly writing.

Amitai Heller is the Legal Director at the American Humanist Association, where he brings extensive litigation experience to advance civil rights. He has led a number of successful, high-profile cases in his previous positions, including ones advocating for the rights of dying individuals with Compassion & Choices and fighting for the equal treatment of people with disabilities at Disability Rights Louisiana.