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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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Advocacy
June 29, 2026

Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Uses Religion to Limit Access to Federal Housing

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in opposition to the proposed revision to the Equal Access Rule

Research
June 1, 2026

Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates

First published in 2009 and then again in 2013, this report makes the case that the United States can respect both civil marriage equality and religious freedom. It was the result of years of dialogue with affirming and non-affirming religious leaders.

Advocacy
May 28, 2026

No ICE in the Cup

The World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The call to faith communities in the host cities and across the United States is to use this as an opportunity to preach and teach about the cruelty of ICE and the broader authoritarian threat at this moment.

Press Release
April 30, 2026

Trump DOJ Report on “Anti-Christian Bias” Is Abominably Hypocritical

Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom and civil rights, today denounced a new report by the Trump Department of Justice’s “anti-Christian bias task force,” which absurdly accused the Biden Administration of “radical efforts to punish Christians.”

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Press Release
November 11, 2025

Faith Leaders Support Rhode Island State Council of Churches Lawsuit to Maintain SNAP

WASHINGTON — Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom and civil rights, recognizes the courage of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches (RISCC) for suing the Trump administration over its attempt to halt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.

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

Media Coverage
November 10, 2025

Katie Phang YouTube: Trump’s LATEST SCHEME BACKFIRES as Religious Leaders FIGHT BACK

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.

State of Belief
November 8, 2025

"Courage is the New Currency": Skye Perryman and Democracy Forward

Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Democracy Forward President Skye Perryman about the organization's successful court challenges to unconstitutional administration actions. Paul also talks with Rev. Rachel Griffin-Allison, Senior Pastor at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas.

Press Release
November 5, 2025

“Faith for Libraries”  Campaign Will Combat Book Censorship, Defend Religious Freedom

Interfaith Alliance, American Library Association, and Unite Against Book Bans launch “Faith for Libraries: Diverse Faith Communities Supporting Libraries and Librarians"