News & Updates

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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Advocacy
September 3, 2025

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.

Advocacy
August 26, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Joins Brief Defending Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Interfaith Alliance joined an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to uphold Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy.

Research
July 31, 2025

What is Happening with the Johnson Amendment?

Answers to commonly asked questions about the Johnson Amendment and the IRS legal filing arguing that religious leaders could endorse political candidates in houses of worship without losing their tax-exempt status, officially breaking with more than seventy years of legal precedent prohibiting churches and nonprofits from officially endorsing political candidates.

Press Release
July 30, 2025

Over 1,000 Charitable Nonprofits Launch National Sign-On Letter to Defend Nonpartisanship and Public Trust

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Interfaith Alliance, the National Council of Nonprofits, American Humanist Association, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Independent Sector, Public Citizen, and other leading nonprofit organizations launched a national sign-on letter addressed to President Trump.

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Analysis
January 28, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Gender-affirming care

We believe that medical decisions should be made by patients and their families, and the federal government is not entitled to strip away this freedom.

State of Belief
January 27, 2025

Skye Perryman: There's No Way Out of This But Through

Explore the latest episode of The State of Belief podcast, where Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush highlights Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde's courageous words and engages with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward. Discover insights on using the law for accountability, the importance of community, and strategies for civic engagement. Subscribe for weekly inspiration and empowerment.

Press Release
January 27, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Supports Lawsuit Over ICE Arrests at Houses of Worship

Interfaith Alliance, a champion of religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, supports a lawsuit by Quaker groups against the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration arrests in places of worship. Partnered with Democracy Forward, Interfaith Alliance advocates for the protection of religious sanctuaries and the rights of all faith communities to practice without fear.

Analysis
January 27, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Trans military service

Media Coverage
January 24, 2025

 I joined C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” To Talk Religion and Politics

Join the discussion on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" as we explore the crucial role of faith leaders in defending civil rights, religious freedom, and democracy against current challenges. Watch the full interview to learn how diverse faith communities are standing up for the vulnerable and challenging harmful policies.

Analysis
January 24, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Hyde Amendment

Enforcing the Hyde Amendment would greatly diminish our country’s public health and would prevent federal resources from supporting reproductive freedom.