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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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.

Advocacy
October 17, 2025

Department of Education Gets Patriotism Wrong

Interfaith Alliance, together with major religious organizations committed to religious freedom and education, has submitted a formal comment to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed priority and definitions on promoting patriotic education.

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Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Controversial bill allowing chaplains in Oklahoma's public schools advances

A letter from chaplains urging Texas school districts to reject a newly approved chaplain law, highlighting concerns over religious influence in public education.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Gov. DeSantis signs public school chaplains bill, says satanists need not apply

Concerns regarding chaplains in schools and potential religious indoctrination as warned by various organizations including ACLU and NEA.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Florida joins Texas in adopting school ‘chaplain’ option denounced by chaplains

Interfaith Alliance President Paul Raushenbush criticizes the recent legislation signed by Gov. DeSantis regarding the role of chaplains in public schools, expressing concerns about religious coercion and the impact on student support.

Analysis
May 1, 2024

Disinformation campaign uses ‘phony science’ to discredit trans people, researcher says

General
May 1, 2024

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Baptist minister reflects on fight against Christian nationalism

Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discusses the fight against anti-LGBTQ hate using the power of religion.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

DeSantis signs bills allowing 'patriotic organizations,' chaplain programs in Florida schools

Reverend Raushenbush critiques the insertion of untrained chaplains in public schools, highlighting the potential harm to vulnerable students.