“Vouchers divert desperately needed resources away from the public school system, which educates 90 percent of our students, to fund the education of a few voucher students in private, religious schools," said AU Legislative Director Maggie Garrett.

“Parents of all backgrounds should be able to put their trust in public schools to teach children reading and math – and to let families make their own decisions about faith,” said AU Legal Director Richard B. Katskee. “Unfortunately, that is not the atmosphere that Bossier Parish Schools provide."

"While President Trump is pushing a plan that will divide congregations and communities, we united with 144 religious and nonprofit groups to protect the Johnson Amendment," said Maggie Garrett, AU's legislative director.

“We’re pleased that students at the University of Notre Dame will have access to affordable birth control,” said Richard B. Katskee, legal director of Americans United.

“Religious freedom is fundamental, but so is the right of patients to access the health care they need. This rule betrays both," said Maggie Garrett, AU's legislative director. "No one should be denied lifesaving health care because of someone else’s religious beliefs. That’s just plain discrimination.”