The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases that could have major implications for religious freedom and free speech. The first case centers around Gerald Groff, a former mail carrier who is challenging the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to deliver packages on Sundays. Groff, a Christian, believes Sundays should be dedicated to worship, and is arguing that the Postal Service should have made an accommodation for his religious beliefs. The Supreme Court's conservative justices have questioned the standard that requires companies to make accommodations for religious beliefs as long as it doesn't present an "undue hardship".
The second case involves Billy Raymond Counterman, a Colorado man who sent a number of messages on Facebook to a local singer-songwriter. After the musician secured a protective order, Counterman was arrested for stalking. He claims his messages were not intended to be threatening, and the Supreme Court will decide whether intent should be a consideration in determining whether the messages constituted a "true threat".
The outcomes of these cases could have a significant impact on both religious freedom and the interpretations of the First Amendment. The Supreme Court will hear both cases later this year, and the decisions made could shape how religious freedom and free speech are protected in the United States.