Charles J. Russo

Landor v. Louisiana stands out because it underscores the complexity and far-reaching nature of religious freedom laws in the United States and the increasingly diverse faith traditions to which they apply.

Within hours of the court’s ruling, Catholic leaders from the dioceses that would have overseen the school issued a statement saying they would "consider all legal options." Days later, officials of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City announced plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.