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Interfaith Group Calls National Day of Prayer Problematic for Religious Freedom

CONTACT Manisha Sunil, West End Strategy Team [email protected] ; Phone: 202-417-0171.read more

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Secretary Blinken To Release 2020 International Religious Freedom Report

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver on-camera remarks for the release of the 2020 International Religious Freedom Report on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 11:30 a.m.read more

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Three Reasons Congress Should Embrace International Religious Freedom

Arielle Del Turco is Assistant Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at Family Research Council. This article appeared in International Christian Concern on May 31, 2021.read more

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International court urged to let churches, synagogues, and mosques choose...

WASHINGTON – The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed a friend-of-the-court brief late yesterday at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, arguing that churches, synagogues, and mosques...

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SCOTUS Foster Care Decision a Blow to Civil Rights, Endangers Children and...

WASHINGTON —Today’s decision by the Supreme Court in Fulton v. Philadelphia is a major blow to religious freedom and endangers already vulnerable children stuck in the foster care system, say...

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Supreme Court gives victory to religious liberty, children, says Family...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2021 CONTACT: J.P. Duffy or Joshua Arnold, (866) FRC-NEWS or (866)-372-6397 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Family Research Council praised the 9-0 decision by the U.S. Supreme...

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In Narrow Ruling, Supreme Court Does Not Grant Sweeping Free Pass To...

Jun 17, 2021 Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in Fulton v.read more

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AG Derek Schmidt joins effort to protect religious exemption, liberty in...

TOPEKA – (June 23, 2021) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has asked a federal appeals court to affirm a lower court ruling that protects religious liberty and rights of conscience for citizens...

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Americans United Urges Supreme Court To Protect Taxpayers From Being Forced...

Jul 02, 2021 Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement today that it will...

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Religion is Under Attack in America; Socialist Elements Seek To Do Away With It

WASHINGTON, DC, July 2 — According to several authorities on the subject, the progressive socialists in America do not discriminate against any particular religion; like their communist forbearers,...

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U.S. State Department Releases 2020 International Religious Freedom Report

Marissa Postell May 19, 2021 Uncategorized.read more

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NRB 2021 Panel Discusses Safeguarding Religious Liberty for Christian...

On Tuesday evening at NRB 2021, a panel discussed the current state of religious liberty for Christian organizations and nonprofits as well as the battles that may be on the horizon in the clash...

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Family Research Council Welcomes Andrew Brunson as Special Advisor for...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2021 CONTACT: J.P. Duffy or Joshua Arnold, (866) FRC-NEWS or (866)-372-6397 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Family Research Council is pleased to announce that Pastor Andrew Brunson...

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Sen. Kennedy Violated Religious Freedom By Invoking Religious Test During DOJ...

Jul 29, 2021 Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) demanding to know during a...

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Interfaith Alliance Celebrates Biden Nominees for Key Religious Freedom Roles

WASHINGTON — Today’s announced nominees for key roles in the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom will be instrumental in maintaining an inclusive vision...

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Unanimous United States Supreme Court Decision Favors Traditional Family and...

The United States Supreme Court has unanimously supported religious liberty in a 9-0 decision handed down in the case Sharonell Fulton, et al.read more

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Americans United & Allies Secure Court Victory For Colorado Parolee Jailed...

Aug 06, 2021 Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Liberties Union, and DLA Piper LLP (U.S.) are celebrating today’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...

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150+ Faith Leaders Support World Religions in MN Social Studies Standards

Contact: Anthony Sussman for Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas Anthony@minndakjcrc.org  read more

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New Hampshire governor signs bill establishing worship services as essential...

New Hampshire is the latest state to enact legislation in response to the controversies surrounding COVID-related restrictions on worship services. HB 542 requires the state to treat religious...

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Americans United Offers Know Your Rights Religious Freedom Guides For...

Aug 23, 2021 As students and educators across the country head back to school during the pandemic, worrying about students’ religious freedom rights should be the last thing on parents’ minds. But...

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