Facing RLUIPA Claims
Disputes on the Rise***
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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Conducted on Monday, March 24, 2008
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and Municipal Litigation Reporter, published by Strafford Publications
Immediately after the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) was signed into law in 2000, religious institutions nationwide began filing claims against municipalities alleging that zoning and land use decisions violate RLUIPA and infringe upon their right to religious freedom.
The swell of litigation continues into 2008. Courts have ordered injunctions, monetary damages and attorneys’ fees for RLUIPA violations. In light of the increased RLUIPA litigation, municipalities should reevaluate their zoning policies and practices to ensure that they comply with the law.
Listen as our panel of land use lawyers examines current RLUIPA case law trends, offers practical guidance on how to avoid RLUIPA claims and recommends steps to take when a lawsuit has been filed against your municipality.
The panel included:
Alan C. Weinstein, Associate Professor of Law and Urban Studies, Cleveland–Marshall College of Law and Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland. He is a nationally-recognized expert on planning law and lectures frequently on the topic. He has extensive practice and research experience with First Amendment issues, particularly land use issues.
Adam Kingsley, Senior Attorney/Counsel, Holland & Knight, Chicago. He practices in the area of municipal law with an emphasis on litigation. He is an experienced trial attorney with expertise in constitutional law, land use and zoning.
Patricia E. Salkin (Moderator), Associate Dean, Professor of Law and Director of the Government Law Center, Albany Law School, Albany, N.Y. She is a nationally recognized expert on land use law and zoning. She teaches courses in land use law, planning law and planning ethics. She is a frequent lecturer on RLUIPA.
The panel reviewed these and other key questions:
- What types of claims are being raised in RLUIPA litigation and how have the courts responded?
- What steps can local governments take to avoid RLUIPA challenges?
- What strategies have been effective for local governments defending RLUIPA claims?
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