Religious Freedom Restoration Act

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), enacted in 1993, is a U.S. law aimed at protecting individuals' rights to practice their religion. It prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's religious exercise unless it demonstrates a compelling interest and uses the least restrictive means. Essentially, RFRA ensures that people can follow their faith freely, even when government actions might conflict with their beliefs, by requiring a high standard for any legal restrictions on religious practices. This law has been pivotal in various court cases regarding the intersection of religion and law.