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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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
June 14, 2022

Reproductive and Religious Freedom: From Grassroots to Grasstops

A discussion on how various faith traditions view healthcare and reproductive rights, highlighting a panel that addressed the need for access to reproductive care within the context of religious freedom.

Analysis
April 29, 2022

OPINION: What the New York Times Gets Wrong About Kennedy v. Bremerton

Jason Miller critiques the New York Times podcast 'The Daily' for misrepresenting the Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, emphasizing the religious rights of students and the implications of the Religious Right's influence.

Analysis
April 21, 2022

What Constitutes A Sincerely Held Belief? Depends On Who You Ask

An analysis of how the concept of 'sincerely held beliefs' has evolved, particularly in relation to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its implications for religious freedom and public policy.

Advocacy
February 25, 2022

Interfaith Alliance and 130+ Partner Orgs Urge the Senate to Support Reproductive Freedom by Passing WHPA

Interfaith Alliance advocates for the Women’s Health Protection Act, emphasizing the importance of reproductive freedom as a matter of religious freedom and accessibility for all.

Analysis
February 3, 2022

The National Prayer Breakfast Betrays Our Constitutional Values

This article discusses the implications of the National Prayer Breakfast on the separation of church and state and how it may undermine true religious freedom.

Press Release
February 2, 2022

National Prayer Breakfast Platforms Bigotry, Undermines Church-State Separation

Rabbi Jack Moline of Interfaith Alliance criticizes the National Prayer Breakfast for its ties to the Religious Right and calls for an alternative that respects church-state separation.