News & Commentary about Religious Liberty

The ACLU strives to safeguard the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty by ensuring that laws and governmental practices neither promote religion nor interfere with its free exercise.

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Nov 8, 2021

The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court's Hands

Nov 4, 2021

Can the Government Wrongfully Spy on You and Get Away With It?

Nov 3, 2021

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

"Equal Justice Under Law" engraving above entrance to US Supreme Court Building.

Aug 13, 2021

Church or Jail? Federal Court Delivers Qualified Immunity Win For Religious Freedom

In this March 16, 2016, file photo, is the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry headquarters in Phoenix.

May 24, 2021

An Arizona Prison Forcibly Shaved a Sikh Man’s Beard. This is a Violation of Religious Freedom.

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

A sign taped to the door of a church announcing services are cancelled due to COVID-19.

Mar 10, 2021

A New String of State Bills Could Give Religious Organizations Blanket Immunity from Any Wrongdoing

Muslim Pro app on the display of a smartphone.

Jan 8, 2021

For Muslims, Even Prayers Aren't Private

People protest during a rally about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries.

Dec 8, 2020

The Biden Administration’s Religious Freedom To-Do List: Recommitting to Religious Liberty for All.

Community Concepts Wellness Shelter Attendant, marks the start of the meal line at the Lewiston Armory, in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Oct 26, 2020

Don't Let the Supreme Court Open the Door to More Discrimination Against LGBTQ People