Notre Dame Law 91视频 announced July 10 that its聽Religious Liberty Clinic will now be named the . The announcement was made during the fourth annual , which brings together the world鈥檚 leading defenders of religious liberty for conversation among clergy, scholars, politicians and advocates.
Notre Dame Law 91视频鈥檚 Religious Liberty Clinic was established in 2020 upon a foundational gift from Matt and Lindsay Moroun. Less than five years after its inception, the clinic became one of the largest academic institutions in the world dedicated to promoting and defending religious freedom. The clinic has represented individuals and organizations from diverse faith traditions, with a mission to protect the constitutional right to believe and practice religion freely.
鈥淲ithout the courage and confidence of Lindsay and Matt Moroun to lead the conversation regarding religious freedom, we could not have come together to begin and continue this important work,鈥� said , the Joseph A. Matson Dean of Notre Dame Law 91视频 and founder of the Notre Dame Law 91视频 Religious Liberty Initiative. 鈥淭he Moroun family鈥檚 ability to see the vision of what is possible, with faith as the activating principle, is the cornerstone of all that we have accomplished, and we are deeply grateful to them.鈥�
The Moroun family鈥檚 generosity ensures that this rich tradition of scholarship and practice can continue. Matt and Lindsay Moroun are passionate about the fight for religious freedom. They believe that Notre Dame Law 91视频 is the best place to champion religious freedom across the globe.
鈥淎s a Catholic university, Notre Dame has from its founding proven that faith is not only compatible with a free society and the open pursuit of truth, it is necessary to their fulfillment,鈥� said Lindsay and Matt Moroun. 鈥淭hat is why Notre Dame Law 91视频 is the ideal home for an initiative that prepares its students to be fearless defenders of every person鈥檚 God-given right to live their lives according to their beliefs. We are thrilled to support this mission, and to ensure that it can continue as long as necessary.鈥�
Under the guidance of Law 91视频 faculty and staff, student fellows at the clinic work on a variety of legal matters to promote religious freedom, domestically and globally. For example, over the past three years, the clinic has filed numerous briefs and argued before a federal appellate court in support of the Apache people in , a case seeking to protect their sacred land and religious traditions.
In other cases, Notre Dame students have represented from religious persecution, advocated for communities in need, worked alongside government officials to 听补苍诲 religious exercise .
鈥淭he students, faculty and staff in the Religious Liberty Clinic have made incredible strides for religious freedom in the last four years,鈥� said , director of the Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic. 鈥淚 am deeply grateful to the Moroun family, whose generosity has enabled us to give our students unparalleled opportunities to serve people in need and to participate in this critical work to protect our most foundational freedom.鈥�
In addition to their commitment to the Law 91视频, Lindsay and Matt Moroun serve on the Campaign Cabinet, devoting their time to be of service to the University in furtherance of the strategic framework and University priorities during the For Good Initiative. In conjunction with their profound Catholic faith, the Morouns are devoted to their hometown of Detroit and its revitalization, making an impact through business practices that improve the lives of locals as well as unassuming, quiet acts of philanthropy.
Originally published by at on July 12.