Press Releases
about Religious Liberty
Apr 30, 2018
Religious Freedom Groups Call on Federal Court to Defend Rights of Atheists
ATLANTA — The American Civil Liberties Union, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation urged a federal appeals court today to...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
Court case: Williamson, et al. v. Brevard County
Apr 18, 2018
New Jersey Supreme Court Strikes Down Tax Aid to Houses of Worship
TRENTON, N.J. — The Supreme Court of New Jersey this morning issued an opinion striking down taxpayer grants for the repair and maintenance of houses of worship deemed historic. ...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
Jan 18, 2018
ACLU Statement on Creation of New Division Within Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services announced the creation of the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division today, demonstrating the administration’s commi...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
Dec 18, 2017
ACLU Files Suit to Stop Daily Prayers, Proselytizing by Louisiana School District
WEBSTER PARISH, La. — The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Louisiana filed suit in federal court today challenging Webster Parish School District’s widespread pra...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
Court case: Cole v. Webster Parish School Board
Oct 06, 2017
ACLU Statement on Department of Justice Licensing Discrimination in the Name of Religion
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today issued guidance to federal agencies encouraging a dangerously broad interpretation of religious freedom laws that will open the door ...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
Jul 13, 2017
ACLU Statement on Financial Services Spending Bill
WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee approved the annual Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill last night. The bill included measures that woul...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
Reproductive Freedom
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