On November 17, 2025, without explanation, the Supreme Court denied an appeal in Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic Association. At issue was the refusal of state athletic association officials to allow representatives of the two Christian high schools playing in their league’s state football championship to offer a joint pregame prayer over a public stadium’s loudspeaker.
The Supreme Court’s unwillingness to intervene in Cambridge Christian is surprising in light of its recent string of religion-friendly decisions.
After reviewing Cambridge Christian’s facts and judicial history, this column reflects on what it may mean for religious freedom in the U.S.
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