News & Commentary about Free Exercise of Religion

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A sign advertising the groundbreaking of Abraham House of God Mosque & Cemetery, with a drawing of a mosque.

Oct 28, 2022

Religious Discrimination Persists in Zoning Proceedings, Despite Strong Legal Protections

Imam Kariye standing in front of the row of people in prayer.

Mar 24, 2022

Customs and Border Protection is Singling Out Muslim Travelers for Invasive Religious Questioning

Nov 8, 2021

The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court's Hands

Nov 4, 2021

Can the Government Wrongfully Spy on You and Get Away With It?

Nov 3, 2021

A Mississippi City Blocked a Proposed Mosque Due to Anti-Muslim Prejudice. We’re Suing.

The Hebrew handwritten Torah, on a synagogue alter, with Kippah and Talith

Apr 27, 2021

People of Minority Faiths Could Be Turned Away From Taxpayer-Funded Programs

Jun 6, 2019

Air Force Approves Historic Religious Accommodation for Active Sikh Airman

Apr 10, 2019

Congressional Action to End the Bans—Now and Into the Future

Plaintiff Maysaa Ouza standing in uniform

May 16, 2018

ACLU Client Makes History As First Air Force JAG Corps Officer to Wear Hijab

Mar 26, 2018

Senators Must Hold Mike Pompeo Accountable For His Religious Prejudice