News & Commentary about Using Religion to Discriminate

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Oct 28, 2022

Religious Discrimination Persists in Zoning Proceedings, Despite Strong Legal Protections

A sign advertising the groundbreaking of Abraham House of God Mosque & Cemetery, with a drawing of a mosque.
Religious Discrimination Persists in Zoning Proceedings, Despite Strong Legal Protections

Mar 24, 2022

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

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

Mar 17, 2022

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

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

Nov 3, 2021

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

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

Apr 27, 2021

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

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

Oct 26, 2020

Don't Let the Supreme Court Open the Door to More Discrimination Against LGBTQ People

Community Concepts Wellness Shelter Attendant, marks the start of the meal line at the Lewiston Armory, in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
Don't Let the Supreme Court Open the Door to More Discrimination Against LGBTQ People

Oct 22, 2020

The Supreme Court Case That Could Jeopardize LGBTQ Rights

The Supreme Court Case That Could Jeopardize LGBTQ Rights

Jun 17, 2020

SCOTUS Must Now Ensure LGBTQ People Are Not Turned Away From Taxpayer-Funded Programs

Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court with signs advocating for the rights of LGBT people, including a sign with the text "Open to All" in the center.
SCOTUS Must Now Ensure LGBTQ People Are Not Turned Away From Taxpayer-Funded Programs

Feb 27, 2020

A Hospital Refused to Provide Medically Necessary Surgery Because I Am Transgender

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A Hospital Refused to Provide Medically Necessary Surgery Because I Am Transgender

Dec 9, 2019

Three Ways the “Fairness for All Act” Doesn’t Protect LGBTQ People from Discrimination

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Three Ways the “Fairness for All Act” Doesn’t Protect LGBTQ People from Discrimination