In response to news reports that advisors to President-elect Trump support the creation of a national registry of Muslims, Interfaith Alliance president Rabbi Jack Moline issued the following response:

“The truth is, we don’t yet know what President-elect Trump will do concerning Muslims, and I don’t think he knows either. But we are deeply disturbed by news reports that the Trump administration is seriously considering creating a registry of some or all Muslims in the United States. Profiling millions of people on the basis of religion will do nothing to keep Americans safe, but it will set a dangerous precedent and place the nation on a path toward eroding civil rights and liberties – and not just for Muslims.

“President-elect Trump trafficked in xenophobia and bigotry during his campaign. Now is the time for him to change course and become a President for all Americans by rejecting any sort of registry for Muslims and taking a clear stand against anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant bigotry.”

Interfaith Alliance is a network of people of diverse faiths and beliefs from across the country working together to build a resilient democracy and fulfill America’s promise of religious freedom and civil rights not just for some, but for all. We mobilize powerful coalitions to challenge Christian nationalism and religious extremism, while fostering a better understanding of the healthy boundaries between religion and government. We advocate at all levels of government for an equitable and just America where the freedoms of belief and religious practice are protected, and where all persons are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive. For more information visit interfaithalliance.org.