News & Commentary about Religious Liberty

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A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Jul 6, 2022

The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State

An image depicting a classroom, lightbulbs, thought bubbles, and a child with a backpack.

May 11, 2022

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Classroom Censorship?

The front of the Supreme Court, as a few people are walking up and down its stairs, on a sunny day in 2012.

Apr 25, 2022

The Supreme Court Must Protect Students From School-Sponsored Prayer

An ACLU bookmark sticking out of a book.

Apr 11, 2022

10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read

A Native American student is wearing an eagle feather to his high school graduation.

Apr 7, 2022

Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

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

A protest sign that reads, "I'm With Her"

Mar 17, 2022

How Women’s Rights Paved the Way for Gender Justice at the ACLU

A photo of President Biden in the Oval Office wearing a mask.

Jan 24, 2022

One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

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?