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Read the latest press releases, blog posts, and State of Belief episodes from our team in Washington, D.C., our network of faith leaders and affiliates across the United States.

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Analysis
January 9, 2026

Religious Freedom and The Testatment of Ann Lee

Interfaith Alliance's Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons reflects on the new musical film "The Testament of Ann Lee"

General
November 25, 2025

Rededicating To America’s Promise

Advocacy
November 11, 2025

Solidarity with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches

Faith leaders express support for the Rhode Island State Council of Churches

Press Release
November 10, 2025

In Trump V. Illinois Amicus Brief, Interfaith Alliance Tells Supreme Court that Right to Protest is Key to Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON — Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom, has filed an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois, supporting a ruling by a federal judge that prohibits the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois. Democracy Forward is providing pro bono legal representation to Interfaith Alliance in the case.

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State of Belief
February 14, 2026

Faith in Action: Bishop Dwayne Royster's Call to Justice

In recent days, faith communities have stepped up in powerful ways. Here's what that means for all of us. Also, suing the administration over the Religious Liberty Commission's makeup.

Press Release
February 9, 2026

Diverse Faith Leaders, Groups Unite to Challenge Administration’s Biased So-Called “Religious Liberty Commission” 

New York City – A multi-faith coalition has united to file a lawsuit challenging the unlawful creation of the Trump-Vance administration’s so-called Religious Liberty Commission, pointing to violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the unbalanced and biased viewpoints assembled for the panel. The lawsuit comes as the commission meets today at the Museum of the Bible.

State of Belief
February 7, 2026

The Light We Give: Simran Jeet Singh on Courage and Community

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Simran Jeet Singh, writer and seminary professor, about courage and resilience in challenging times, as well as building connections across lines of difference.

Press Release
February 5, 2026

Interfaith Alliance Responds to Trump’s Dangerous Politicization of National Prayer Breakfast, Religion

Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom and civil rights, responded today to President Trump’s outrageous comments at today’s National Prayer Breakfast, where he stated that “I don’t know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat. I really don’t” and falsely claimed to be championing and protecting religious liberty. 

General
February 5, 2026

ICE OUT SING-IN Resistance Songbook

The ICE OUT Resistance Songbook brings together protest songs rooted in civil rights, community healing, and interfaith movements for justice, offering historical context and lyrics to inspire collective singing, resilience, and action in the face of injustice.

Advocacy
February 2, 2026

Interfaith Alliance Calls on DOJ to Prosecute ICE Cruelty

Interfaith Alliance joined over forty civil-rights groups in urging the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division to independently investigate recent federal shootings of civilians by immigration agents, and shortly after DOJ announced a civil-rights probe into the Minneapolis killing of Alex Pretti by federal officers