News & Commentary about Defending the Rights of Religious Minorities

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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

A sign advertising the groundbreaking of Abraham House of God Mosque & Cemetery, with a drawing of a mosque.

Oct 28, 2022

Religious Discrimination Persists in Zoning Proceedings, Despite Strong Legal Protections

Nov 3, 2021

A Mississippi City Blocked a Proposed Mosque Due to Anti-Muslim Prejudice. We’re Suing.

The Hebrew handwritten Torah, on a synagogue alter, with Kippah and Talith

Apr 27, 2021

People of Minority Faiths Could Be Turned Away From Taxpayer-Funded Programs

Jun 6, 2019

Air Force Approves Historic Religious Accommodation for Active Sikh Airman

Apr 10, 2019

Congressional Action to End the Bans—Now and Into the Future

Mar 26, 2018

Senators Must Hold Mike Pompeo Accountable For His Religious Prejudice

Feb 14, 2017

This Virginia County Denied a Necessary Permit to Build a Mosque, and It Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test

Nov 22, 2016

Why Trump’s Proposed Targeting of Muslims Would Be Unconstitutional

Feb 17, 2016

I Am a Muslim American Army Reservist Who Was Turned Away From a Gun Range Because of My Faith

Feb 9, 2016

A Fashion (and Civil Liberties) Faux Pas: Don’t Profile Passengers Based Solely on Their Religious Headwear