American Civil Liberties Union

The right to practice religion, or no religion at all, is among the most fundamental of the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The ACLU works to ensure that this essential freedom is protected by keeping the government out of religion. Learn more about how the ACLU works to preserve Freedom of Religion and Belief and take action to protect the rights guaranteed to all Americans.

Religion and Belief : Free Exercise of Religion : Press Releases

ACLU Sues Federal Government Over Christian Cross in Mojave National Preserve (03/22/2001)
LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a lawsuit in federal court today seeking to compel National Park Service officials to remove a large cross installed in the Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County.

Mississippi Governor to Sign 'In God We Trust' Bill (03/21/2001)
JACKSON, MS -- Governor Ronnie Musgrove says he will ignore a threat of legal action and sign into law a bill that mandates that public schools display the slogan "In God We Trust" and allows a moment of silence in classrooms, the Associated Press reported.

ACLU Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Ohio Firefighters Forced to Attend Church Service or Face Discipline (10/04/2000)
CLEVELAND, OH--Acting on behalf of a group of firefighters who were forced by their supervisor to attend church services while on duty, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio today filed a federal lawsuit charging violations of religious liberty rights.

Suspending Rastafarian Police Officer for Wearing Dreadlocks Violates Religious Liberty, ACLU Says (07/11/2000)
BALTIMORE, MD -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland today called on the Baltimore Police Department to reinstate a suspended Rastafarian police officer who wears his hair in locks for religious reasons.

ACLU Lawsuit Seeks to End West Virginia Judge's Courtroom Prayer Sessions (05/11/2000)
CHARLESTON, WV -- The ACLU of West Virginia today filed a federal lawsuit seeking to end a state court judge's unconstitutional practice of leading prayer sessions before grand jury proceedings.

ACLU Defends Religious Freedom Of West Virginia Minister (07/20/1999)

Wiccan Priestess Granted License to Preside Over Wedding Ceremonies (07/02/1999)
RICHMOND, VA -- A Virginia judge who last month rejected a Wiccan's application to perform marriage ceremonies today reversed himself under pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia.

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