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Interfaith Alliance Opposes House Tax Bill That Threatens Tax Status for Charities, Churches, and Nonprofits
Interfaith Alliance was one of more than 200 organizations that signed a statement opposing legislation allowing the Secretary of Treasury the ability to accuse any nonprofit of being a “terrorist supporting organization” without basic due process.
“Charities that feed the hungry, churches and faith communities that comfort the grieving, veterans’ groups that care for our heroes, and countless other service providing organizations are at risk today because of this legislation.
“Nonprofits are on the front lines of meeting every community need. Instead of supporting those who serve our neighbors, this bill would hand any president’s administration the power to cast them as potential enemies of the state if they happen to disagree with their political agenda. This could deal a local nonprofit a potentially fatal blow with no guarantee of due process for the accused nonprofit. Whether it’s an organization providing health care in a disaster, a small rural church, or a local food bank, no organization is safe if this becomes law.
“This will not keep Americans safe from terrorism. No President should have the power this bill provides to punish their political opponents.
“We oppose this weaponization of the federal government and the House must remove this provision.”
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Interfaith Alliance Condemns Political Violence and Defends the First Amendment
Last week, Interfaith Alliance signed two important letters demonstrating our commitment to opposing all political violence and supporting free speech. In the wake of the unacceptable murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration has announced a crackdown on progressive nonprofits and philanthropic institutions. To protect movements working across diverse issue areas and communities, we reiterate our commitment to working nonviolently and supporting the First Amendment right of organizations to speak out and advocate for the civil rights of all communities.
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130+ Religious Organizations Say NO to DC Takeover
As one of the organizational co-chairs of Faithful Democracy, Interfaith Alliance led a powerful letter to Congressional leadership this Tuesday—joined by over 130 faith-based organizations—expressing alarm at the federal takeover of D.C.'s police and calling for Congressional support to protect the District’s autonomy and advance statehood.