religion

St. Louis Taxi Drivers Protest For Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Chris McDaniel — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:04:46 +0000

About two dozen taxi drivers protested outside of City Hall in St. Louis on Monday, denouncing a Muslim cab driver's arrest for wearing his religious clothing while on the job.

Raja Naeem jokes that his attorney calls him "the Muslim Rosa Parks."

The Metropolitan Taxicab Commission warned him that he couldn't wear his religious clothing while picking up customers from Lambert airport, and that he would be arrested if he did.

Bill Opponents Say Would 'Terrorize Rape Victims' Passes Missouri House

Marshall Griffin and The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:50:55 +0000

Updated 12:02 p.m. Edited formatting 12:44 p.m.

Health care workers could refuse to participate in procedures or research that violates their religious, moral or ethical principles under a measure passed by the Missouri House.

The House sent the measure to the Senate Tuesday with a 116-41 vote.

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St. Louis Taxi Driver Claims Religious Discrimination In Suit Against City, Others

Julie Bierach — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:34:34 +0000

Updated to correct spelling of Patti Hageman's name

A St. Louis taxi driver has filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against the Metropolitan Taxicab Commission, the City of St. Louis and Whelan Security.

Raja Naeem filed the lawsuit this morning following his Dec. 7 arrest at Lambert Airport.

Lawmakers In Mo., Other States, Forming 'Religious Freedom' Caucuses

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:46:29 +0000

Missouri is one of nine states where lawmakers are forming caucuses they say will focus on preserving religious freedom.

Departing State Representative Mike McGhee (R, Odessa) is organizing Missouri’s caucus. He says one of their functions will be to consult with lawmakers in other states on making sure that the language used in bills doesn’t result in the erosion of religious rights.

Which new Mo. laws take effect tomorrow?

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:58:45 +0000

Several new laws will take effect in Missouri tomorrow, including one that’s being challenged in federal court.

The House of Worship Protection Act (SB 755) makes it a misdemeanor to use, quote, “profane discourse, rude or indecent behavior,” or make loud disruptive noises within or just outside a public or private building where a worship service is being held. The ACLU is seek