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Catholic Mom Sues Trump Administration, South Carolina Governor for Religious Discrimination

Feb 15, 2019

“It was demoralizing to hear we are not good enough because we aren’t the right kind of Christians. It was difficult for my family, of course, but at the end of the day my kids still have parents,” said Aimee Maddonna, AU's plaintiff. “These foster children need and deserve to have someone looking out for them – and the government is taking that away. These children are still in an institution. That isn’t right, it isn’t fair and it isn’t necessary.”

Leading Religious, Civil Rights & Secular Groups Unite Against National Effort to Enshrine Christian Nationalism in State Laws

Jan 31, 2019

“This diverse group of powerhouse organizations and religious denominations came together to expose the truth behind Project Blitz – Christian nationalism and the weaponization of religion as the basis for discrimination,” said Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United.

Americans United Leads Religious and Civil Rights Groups to Urge Supreme Court to Honor All Veterans by Affirming Bladensburg Cross is Unconstitutional

Jan 30, 2019

“Our service members made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation. Our government must treat them equally and honor them equally,” said Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United. “The cross is an inherently Christian symbol. And this cross towering over a community allegedly to commemorate all veterans excludes and dishonors the sacrifices made by thousands of non-Christian veterans."

AU Condemns Trump Administration’s New Policy Allowing S. Carolina Foster Care Agencies to Use Religion to Discriminate

Jan 23, 2019

“This is yet another example of the Trump administration using religion to advance a regressive political agenda that harms others. And this time, the target is not only religious minorities but also our most vulnerable children – those in need of loving homes,” said Rachel Laser, president & CEO of Americans United.

Americans United Declares Victory in Lawsuit to Protect Religious Freedom for Bossier Parish, La., Students

Jan 22, 2019

“This historic settlement is a victory for all Bossier families, and will ensure that children feel welcome and included in their own schools, regardless of what religion they do or don’t practice at home,” said Rachel Laser, president & CEO of Americans United.

AU Applauds Supreme Court Decision Not To Hear Case Involving Football Coach Leading Students In Prayer On Public School Football Field

Jan 22, 2019

“Students shouldn’t have to pray to play on their high school football team. The coach’s actions were a clear violation of religious freedom, forcing kids to choose between their own beliefs and appeasing the man who decides the lineup for the game. This is not a dilemma any child should face," said AU President & CEO Rachel Laser.

Americans United Denounces Trump-Pence Administration’s Harmful Birth Control Rules; Vows To Continue Fighting Them In Court

Nov 07, 2018

On Behalf Of Notre Dame Students, Groups Sue Trump-Pence Administration And University Over Backroom Deal To Take Away Coverage Of Birth Control

Jun 26, 2018