Multifaith Texas Families Condemn Fifth Circuit Decision Upholding Mandatory Display of Ten Commandments in Public-School Classrooms - Americans United The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit today upheld S.B. 10, a Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in every public-school classroom across the state.

BREAKING: Fifth Circuit Decision Upholds Mandatory Display of Ten Commandments in Public-School Classrooms

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Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom – or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

"What appears to be happening at the Pentagon are services that basically recognize only a particular religious tradition. And it’s very notable that Americans United... filed suit against both the Defense Dept. and the Labor Dept..."--Judge John E. Jones III

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AU denounces ‘Religious Liberty’ Commission’s attacks on church-state separation - Americans United AU denounced the Religious Liberty Commission's attacks on church-state separation and religious freedom at its final meeting.

AU denounces ‘Religious Liberty’ Commission’s attacks on church-state separation

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You can’t call it “religious liberty” when only one viewpoint gets a seat at the table.

Faith Leaders, Groups File Motion to Block so called “Religious Liberty Commission” New York – A coalition of diverse faith leaders and organizations is asking a federal court to pause the publication of a report to be issued by the

BREAKING: Faith leaders, Americans United, and Democracy Forward File Motion to Block Administration’s So-Called “Religious Liberty Commission”
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Oklahomans seek to block religious public school A group of Oklahoma families, teachers, and clergy seek to block a religious organization trying to open a religious public charter school

BREAKING: Oklahoma families, teachers, and clergy seek to block unconstitutional religious public school

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VIRTUAL: SRF365 | Religious Freedom for All: Rethinking Liberty Beyond Belief · Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) Religious freedom is often framed as a right belonging primarily to people of faith, while church–state separation is treated as a niche concern of the nonreligious. This interfaith panel challenges b...

Religious freedom is for all of us.
Not just the religious.
Not just the nonreligious.
Everyone.

Join us virtually on April 9th as we unpack what religious freedom really means, how religious favoritism harms us all, and why church-state separation protects everyone. www.mobilize.us/srf/event/92...

Court ruling maintains Johnson Amendment protections Americans United applauds today’s ruling as a victory for church-state separation and the integrity of charitable organizations and elections.

VICTORY! Court ruling maintains Johnson Amendment protections

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AU denounces decision that could harm LGBTQ children Americans United President and CEO Rachel Laser issues statement about the Supreme Court's decision about conversion therapy

BREAKING: Americans United President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Chiles v. Salazar case:
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AU sues over prayer services organized by Depts. of Labor and Defense - Americans United As part of an investigation into the prayer services organized by the Departments of Labor & Defense, AU filed two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits.

BREAKING: AU sues over prayer services organized by Depts. of Labor and Defense

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Court permanently blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law - Americans United A federal district court issued a permanent injunction against the Arkansas Ten Commandments law that requires displays in every public school classroom.

In a victory for church-state separation, a federal district court issued a permanent injunction today, prohibiting the school district from implementing an Arkansas law that requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom and library.

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A screenshot of an article from The Hill titled "The bright side of the 5th Circuit's disturbing Ten Commandments decision" by Rachel Laser. The image includes a photo of the Ten Commandments displayed on a wall. The article is featured under the "AU IN THE NEWS" section with a blue background.

In The Hill today, Rachel Laser highlights the silver lining in the 5th Circuit’s disturbing Ten Commandments decision: The court did not rule on whether Louisiana's law is constitutional and allowed for future challenges once the displays go up in schools.

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Five individuals smiling, standing in a row against a blue background. Text reads, "AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. Youth Organizing Fellowship applications are open now through June 1st!" The website "au.org" is visible in the corner.

Americans United’s Youth Organizing Fellowship is now accepting applications!
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This is a paid opportunity to grow as a leader and advocate for the separation of church and state, abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, strong public schools and a functioning democracy.

Church and State are Being Reunited, Thanks to SCOTUS

Don't miss Rachel Laser on this week’s Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick.

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AU & allies urge court to protect birth control access from broad religious exemptions - Americans United AU, NWLC, & 60+ groups urged a federal court to affirm that overly broad religious exemptions shouldn’t be used to undermine nationwide access to birth control.

Breaking: AU & allies urge court to protect birth control access from broad religious exemptions

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AU urges Tennessee court to rule for Rutan-Rams – Jewish couple denied foster care services - Americans United AU urged a Tenn. court to rule in favor of the Rutan-Rams, a Jewish couple denied services by a state-funded, religiously affiliated foster care agency.

AU urges Tennessee court to rule for Rutan-Rams – Jewish couple denied foster care services
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Fifth Circuit: Too soon to rule on constitutionality of Louisiana Ten Commandments law - Americans United AU & allies disappointed at the 5th Circuit's ruling that it is premature to determine the constitutionality of the Louisiana Ten Commandments display law.

BREAKING: Fifth Circuit: Too soon to rule on constitutionality of Louisiana Ten Commandments law

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Trump has chipped away at the long-standing wall between church and state. It’s just the beginning | CNN Politics A series of faith initiatives championed by the White House has led to a systematic religious revival within the government’s operations, culture and policy.

“We are in the early stages,” said Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, “but this is a policy-making effort.”

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Americans United denounces Trump’s Christian Nationalist remarks at National Prayer Breakfast - Americans United AU denounced Trump’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast for corrupting religious freedom & church-state separation to advance Christian Nationalism.

AU denounced Trump’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast for corrupting religious freedom & church-state separation to advance Christian Nationalism.
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AU files third lawsuit over Trump’s Anti-Christian Bias Task Force executive order - Americans United As part of an investigation into President Trump's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, AU filed a FOIA lawsuit against the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

BREAKING: Americans United files THIRD lawsuit over Trump’s Anti-Christian Bias Task Force www.au.org/the-latest/p...

AU urges federal appeals court to protect religious freedom, LGBTQ+ workers - Americans United AU and allies urged the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm that religious freedom does not give Catholic Relief Services a license to discriminate against an LGBTQ+ worker by compensating him...

BREAKING: AU urges federal appeals court to protect religious freedom, LGBTQ+ workers

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What ‘Stranger Things’ reveals about fighting white Christian Nationalism - Americans United Collective action was required to defeat the Upside Down in "Stranger Things." The same force is needed to fight the real-life threat of Christian Nationalism.

Across the world, millions of people celebrated the end of 2025 by watching the final episodes of Netflix’s epic series, “Stranger Things.” Some familiar themes emerged - did you catch them?

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Americans United CEO Rachel Laser appointed to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom - Americans United Americans United President and CEO Rachel Laser was appointed by Sen. Chuck Schumer to serve on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

BREAKING: Americans United CEO Rachel Laser appointed to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

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Breaking news graphic stating: Texas families file class action lawsuit to stop public school districts from displaying texts from the Ten Commandments. Source: au.org.

Rachel Laser speaks at a microphone with a quote beside her criticizing politicians for imposing a religious agenda on Texas school children.

Graphic with a quote about family and religion decisions, attributed to Rachel. The background is dark with geometric design elements.

BREAKING NEWS! Texas Families file CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT to stop Texas public school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Rolling Stone magazine quote graphic featuring a statement by Andrew L. Seidel, which reads, "The court should not let Christian nationalists collude with democracy. And if it does, Americans should not stand for it."

Screenshot of a Rolling Stone article discussing opposition to the Christian Nationalists Amendments, with a focus on the IRS and court challenges against new legislative changes.

Screenshot of a Rolling Stone article discussing the financial oversight of churches and their exemption from filing IRS Form 990, focusing on the implications for political spending and transparency.

Article excerpt discussing a federal court hearing with arguments from two churches and Michael Farris about the impact of political endorsements by churches on their tax exemption, mentioning the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.

The Court Case That Could Blow the Roof Off Political Spending Christian nationalists are teaming up with Donald Trump's administration to argue that churches should be able to spend on political campaigns.

Americans United's @andrewlseidel.bsky.social l has written an op-ed for Rolling Stone on the upcoming court case about the Johnson Amendment. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Today, Americans United for Separation of Church and State honors all those who have been victims of violence because of who they are, and the people who love them.