How We Protect Religious Equality and Freedom

Religious freedom in America must be defended in the courts, legislatures, and the public square. Americans United brings together people of all religions and none to protect the separation of church and state.

We advocate

We bring together Americans of all religions and none to speak out for the freedom to live as ourselves and believe as we choose.

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We change policy

We fight for laws that prevent religion from being used to harm
others.

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We take it to the courts

We litigate against religious extremists and their lawmaker allies who are attacking religious freedom in America.

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We work on the most critical issues affecting your freedom and equality.

Your rights. Your beliefs. Your shield against religious extremists using the law to harm others. Our issues are rooted in the foundational American principle of separating religion and government.

Religious and Racial Equality

Schools and Learning

Reproductive Rights

LGBTQ Rights

Black queer woman protected by the Separation of church and state

Discrimination in Name of Religion

woman who was discriminated against by Christian nationalists

Government-Supported Religion

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BREAKING!

We’re suing to stop Christian Nationalists from creating religious public charter schools

Okla. is violating the separation of church and state by creating the nation’s 1st religious charter school. If we don’t stop them, religious public schools like this could appear in states around the country. Join the fight:

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What We Do

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