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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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Close-up of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander on Stephen Colbert's talk show
Analysis
June 30, 2025

In the Wake of the New York City Mayoral Primary, Muslims and Jews Stand Together Against Hate

New York State Assemblyman Zohran K. Mamdani won the Democratic nomination to become the New York City mayor. Despite his professed claims to the contrary and his repeated commitment to working with Jewish communities in New York, critics are accusing Mamdani of antisemitism and attacking him with a tremendous amount of anti-Muslim hate.

General
June 27, 2025

A Victory for Religious Freedom and Public Education

The Senate Parliamentarian just struck a major blow to efforts to undermine public education and erode the separation of religion and government. The proposed national school voucher program, modeled on the so-called Educational Choice for Children Act, has been removed from the Senate’s budget reconciliation package after being ruled in violation of the Byrd Rule.

Press Release
June 27, 2025

SCOTUS Ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor Enables LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Harms True Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC – Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, is deeply disturbed by the Supreme Court’s ruling today in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor. The decision clears the way for further discrimination against diverse groups and undermines public education. While falsely claiming the mantle of religious freedom, it in fact suppresses diversity and promotes exclusion.

Advocacy
June 27, 2025

Letter to Speaker Johnson: Make Clear that All People are Welcome in the Halls of Congress

Earlier this month, Giani Surinder Singh, the head granthi of the Gurdwara South Jersey Sikh Society, delivered a prayer on the floor of the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) wrote in a since-deleted X post that it was "deeply troubling that a Sikh was allowed to lead prayer."

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Advocacy
March 26, 2024

Access to Abortion Care is Essential for Religious Freedom, Says National Interfaith Organization

The Interfaith Alliance advocates for reproductive rights ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on abortion care, emphasizing the importance of access to abortion in upholding religious freedom and civil rights.

Advocacy
March 8, 2024

Chaplains and religious leaders campaign against school chaplain bill in a dozen states

Interfaith Alliance President Paul Raushenbush speaks against putting chaplains in public schools, emphasizing the risks to religious separation and student coercion.

Advocacy
March 7, 2024

Chaplains, faith groups, and civil rights organizations oppose public-school chaplain programs

Chaplains, faith groups, and civil rights organizations express strong opposition to public-school chaplain programs, emphasizing the risks to students' mental health and religious freedom.

General
March 6, 2024

Texas policy allowing school chaplains spreads to other states

Advocacy
March 5, 2024

Biden administration finalizes rule on religious liberty protections

Press Release
March 1, 2024

Interfaith Alliance Applauds White House Directive Preventing Religious Discrimination in Social Service Programs