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Expert Profile: Michael Troy

Expertise:  I can answer any question relating freedom of relgion or the Establishment clause. My specialties involve religious discrimination by government in allocation of benefits, usually in the educational area. I cannot give specific legal advice on specific cases you may have.

Experience in the area
I have participated in the litigation of a number of religious freedom/Establishment Clause cases, including Rosenberger v. Univ. of Virginia and Columbia Union College v. Clarke.

Organizations
Former Attorney with Center for Individual Rights

Publications
Washington Post
Washington Times

Education/Credentials
JD from Univ. of Michigan Law School

Awards and Honors
Truman Scholar

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Recent Answers from Michael Troy
2008-04-30  Is a church legally bound to allow exit with dignity? If a church made some statement that clearly indicated a person committed a particular sin, which was false, that might give rise to a defamation claim. However, declaring someone no longer a part of...
2008-04-29  Organized Religious Harm Protected by the Constitution???? Churches are free to be unfair to members, run things in an unfair way, etc. Church members are, of course liable if they violate neutral laws that apply to everyone. For example, if they slander or...
2008-04-28  Not Forwarned of Penalty before membership Hello, The First Amendment ensures that government does not involve itself in the internal administration of churches, including who can or cannot be members of a particular church. Therefore churches...
2008-04-11  Comparative Religion Courses in GA Public Schools Hello, I cannot provide specific legal advice, but generally speaking, a public school can offer classes where they are teaching about religions, but cannot seek to indoctrinate in a particular religion...
2008-01-31  Slander from church members Hi Ken, A person who makes slanderous remarks could be sued. It would be much harder to make a case against others who simply allowed it to happen. If you wanted to take legal action, you would...
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