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Americans United relieved by Supreme Court decision in Groff case, a clash between employers and religious freedom

Jun 29, 2023

Americans United had warned that Christian Nationalists were using the Groff v. DeJoy Supreme Court case as a wolf in sheep's clothing, another attempt to weaponize religious freedom and civil rights laws by forcing coworkers to bear burdens resulting from someone else’s religious practices. Importantly, the court did not grant Groff a win in this case. We live to fight another day.

Texas School Boards Must Reject School Chaplains, Americans United And Allies Warn

Jun 26, 2023

In an letter sent to Texas school districts and charter schools, Americans United, the ACLU, the ACLU of Texas and the Freedom From Religion Foundation warned that allowing chaplains in public schools would violate the state and U.S. constitutions.

Americans United celebrates victory for rule of law in Supreme Court case

Jun 12, 2023

Americans United celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a case that AU is litigating: Synod of Bishops v. Belya. This case is far from over, but our client Father Alexander Belya now has a chance to vindicate his rights. 

Americans United preparing legal action in Oklahoma after board approves nation’s first religious public charter school

Jun 05, 2023

Americans United President and CEO Rachel Laser announced the organization is preparing legal action to protect religious freedom and public education in Oklahoma in response to the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approving the revised charter application of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School.

Americans United applauds updated federal guidance on religion and prayer in public schools

May 15, 2023

Americans United Celebrates Restoration Of Access To Mifepristone, FDA-Approved Drug Used In Medication Abortions

Apr 21, 2023

Americans United celebrates Supreme Court order restoring nationwide access to mifepristone, a safe and effective drug used in medication abortions and miscarriage management. Judge Kacsmaryk’s unprecedented order ignored long-established science and medical guidance to advance the agenda of religious extremists seeking to ban all abortions and force all of us to live according to their narrow beliefs.

Americans United Applauds Re-Introduction In Congress Of Do No Harm Act – A Bill To Uphold Religious Freedom

Apr 19, 2023

Americans United applauds the re-introduction of the Do No Harm Act in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. This critical bill will preserve the Religious Freedom Restoration Act’s power to protect religious freedom, while also clarifying that it may not be used to harm others.

Americans United Warns Of Christian Nationalists’ Ulterior Motives In Groff Supreme Court Case Involving Workplace Religious Accommodations

Apr 18, 2023

Americans United warns that the U.S. Supreme Court case Groff v. DeJoy is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It's part of the Christian Nationalist crusade to privilege those who share their narrow religious beliefs – at the cost of everyone else’s religious freedom.

Americans United And Allies Urge Supreme Court To Protect Access To Mifepristone, FDA-Approved Drug Used In Medication Abortions

Apr 17, 2023

Americans United joined more than 200 organizations to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to protect nationwide access to mifepristone, a safe and effective drug used in medication abortions and miscarriage management. Judge Kacsmaryk’s decision to ban mifepristone advanced the agenda of religious extremists seeking to ban all abortions.

Americans United Applauds Oklahoma Charter School Board’s Decision To Require Applicant For Nation’s First Religious Public Charter School To Remedy Defects In Application

Apr 11, 2023

Americans United continues to urge the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board to reject any application for a religious public charter school that includes a religious curriculum or engages in religion-based discrimination.