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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.

In a time when so many deeply disturbing and dangerous things are happening that threaten our democracy, it’s important to do our best to remain calm, alert and prepared to respond to new threats – and to pay considered attention to reports and information about what could come next.

When does the right to religious freedom become a justification for harm? This question is at the heart of the misuse of religious exemption laws. These laws – protections granted under the First Amendment and utilized for centuries by individuals of all faiths – have been exploited by Christian Nationalists to undermine other fundamental rights, including equality and non-discrimination.

WASHINGTON, DC – Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, proudly joined an amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court case that combines Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, ahead of the start of oral arguments in the case on April 30. Interfaith Alliance is one of 11 religious organizations joining the brief.