Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act 

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Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act 

This CLE course provides an in-depth examination of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), with a focused exploration of its land use provisions protecting religious assemblies from discriminatory zoning practices. Taught by an attorney who testified before Congress in support of RLUIPA and has litigated extensively under the statute, the course traces the historical development of zoning law, the legal evolution of religious land use protections, and the legislative journey of RLUIPA. Attendees will gain practical insights into the statute’s key provisions—including Equal Treatment, Substantial Burden, and Unreasonable Limitations—along with defenses commonly raised by municipalities. The course also covers litigation strategies, fee-shifting provisions, negotiation techniques, and federal vs. state filing considerations. Ideal for land use attorneys, municipal lawyers, and civil rights practitioners.