How We Protect Religious Equality and Freedom

Americans United defends church-state separation and religious equality in the courts, legislatures, and the public square.

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 trying to force others to live by their religious beliefs.

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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

Discrimination in Name of Religion

Government-Supported Religion

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BREAKING:

AU calls out leaked supreme court opinion overturning abortion rights as a religious extremist assault on our democracy

"The end of Roe is just the beginning. Next on the hit list are a broad array of protections for personal liberty."—Rachel Laser, AU's CEO and President

Read our statement here

What We Do

Our Issues