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  • Press Release

    Texas County’s Mass-Gathering Ban Protects Public Health, Does Not Require Religious Exemption

    “We appreciate the difficulty that these public health orders pose for all of us, including those who find solace in religious services during such challenging times,” said Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United. “But this virus doesn’t discriminate – it endangers people whether they gather for religious or secular purposes, and it puts entire communities at risk."
  • Press Release

    Religious Services Shouldn’t Be Excluded From Bans Against Large Gatherings To Protect Public Health From Coronavirus

    'When health experts and public officials determine that large gatherings must be cancelled for the public good, we must follow their lead and apply these guidelines to secular and religious gatherings equally. The Constitution not only permits it, but demands it," said AU President and CEO Rachel Laser. "Such restrictions do not violate religious freedom; they ensure religious freedom is not misused in ways that risk people’s lives."

  • Love this leadership from the faith community! 👇🏼I have seen the pain of my faith leader friends about empty churches for Easter and cancelled family gatherings for Seders. Tough times all around, but this is 🙌🏼🌈💔💜 https://t.co/kdXU2oIB0n

    — Rachel Laser (@rachelklaser) April 5, 2020
    1 day 8 hours ago

    AU

  • "Equal treatment does not violate religious freedom; it ensures religious freedom is not misused to risk people’s lives," - AU CEO @rachelklaser @abcnews @eaalesse https://abcnews.go.com/…/constitutional-questions-mu…/story…
    1 day 11 hours ago

    AU

  • Since we started working from home, AU staff has some #pawesome new co-workers. Get to know a few of them today! #workfromhome #pets #socialdistancing #dogs #cats #love #animals #stayhomesavelives
    3 days 12 hours ago

    AU

  • Since we started working from home, AU staff has some #pawesome new co-workers. Get to know a few of them today! #workfromhome #pets #socialdistancing #dogs #cats #love #animals #stayhomesavelives
    - 3 days 12 hours ago

    AU

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