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  • Americans United Celebrates President Biden’s Embrace Of Diversity, Demonstrated Again By Ending Trump’s Trans Military Ban

    Jan 25, 2021
    “We at Americans United for Separation of Church and State welcome President Joe Biden’s commitment to embracing the diversity that makes our nation strong," said Rachel Laser, president and CEO of AU. "He demonstrated this commitment today with his executive order repealing Trump’s cruel and unwise ban on transgender people serving in our military, which was spurred by Trump’s Evangelical Advisory Council. Layer by layer, the Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to remove the stain of hatred, division and discrimination left by the previous administration."
  • Americans United Welcomes President Biden’s Commitment To Real Religious Freedom And End Of Muslim Ban

    Jan 20, 2021
    "President Biden’s swift action to end the Muslim and African Ban, which was driven by clear hostility toward Muslims and their faith, rights a terrible wrong," said Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United. "It is a crucial first step toward reuniting families and demonstrating President Biden's commitment to protecting the rights of religious minorities."
  • Americans United And Allies Sue Trump Admin. For Scrapping Requirements That Protected Religious Freedom And Access To Social Services

    Jan 19, 2021
    “When providing social services, our federal government’s top priority should be to ensure that vulnerable people get the help they need without sacrificing their religious freedom or civil rights,” said Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United. “The Trump administration’s unlawful rules do the opposite – they strip critical protections from people who rely on social services and force people to choose between obtaining services they desperately need and remaining true to their personal religious beliefs and identities."
  • Americans United And American Atheists Sue To Overturn Dept. Of Education Rule That Forces Universities To Fund Discrimination By Student Groups

    Jan 19, 2021
    “The Trump Administration is forcing colleges to choose between protecting students and losing federal funding, or allowing discrimination against students in order to keep federal financial assistance," said Richard B. Katskee, AU legal director. "That is unfair, unlawful, and just plain wrong. Discrimination has no place in our public colleges and universities."
  • Americans United Denounces Trump Administration Rule That Allows Discrimination In Social-Service Programs

    Jan 07, 2021
    “Discrimination should never be funded or supported by our government, but that’s exactly what this rule does. Families, senior citizens and children could lose protections against discrimination and suddenly be turned away from taxpayer-funded programs they need," said AU CEO Rachel Laser.

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