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Logan Bayroff,
West End Strategy Team
Ben DePasquale,
West End Strategy Team

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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in Favor of Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law is a De Facto Establishment of State Religion
February 21, 2026

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in Favor of Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law is a De Facto Establishment of State Religion

Interfaith Alliance, a leading advocate for healthy boundaries between religion and government, is disappointed by yesterday's ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Rev. Roake v. Brumley that allowed Louisiana to enforce its law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom from Kindergarten to college. Interfaith Alliance was one of 20 religious organizations that co-signed a friend-of-the-court brief in the case. 

USA Today: Christian nationalism in the State of the Union? Trump's speech unpacked
February 26, 2026

USA Today: Christian nationalism in the State of the Union? Trump's speech unpacked

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Media Coverage
February 14, 2025

LGBTQ Nation: Thousands protest Donald Trump’s attempt to erase trans people from Stonewall Riots

Press Release
February 10, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Leads Faith Organizations Denouncing Trump’s Assault on Civil Service 

Interfaith Alliance and 18 faith organizations call on President Trump and Vice President Vance to stop undermining civil service and weaponizing the government. In a powerful letter, these groups stand united in defending democracy, civil rights, and critical public services. Read more about their commitment to justice and multi-faith democracy.

Media Coverage
February 10, 2025

Trump isn’t defending religious communities — he’s waging war on them | Opinion

President Trump’s new executive order claims to combat anti-Christian bias, but his rhetoric continues a long-standing effort by the political right to weaponize religious freedom for partisan gain. Read more about his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast and the implications for religious liberty in America.

Press Release
January 27, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Supports Lawsuit Over ICE Arrests at Houses of Worship

Interfaith Alliance, a champion of religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, supports a lawsuit by Quaker groups against the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration arrests in places of worship. Partnered with Democracy Forward, Interfaith Alliance advocates for the protection of religious sanctuaries and the rights of all faith communities to practice without fear.

Media Coverage
January 24, 2025

 I joined C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” To Talk Religion and Politics

Join the discussion on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" as we explore the crucial role of faith leaders in defending civil rights, religious freedom, and democracy against current challenges. Watch the full interview to learn how diverse faith communities are standing up for the vulnerable and challenging harmful policies.

Media Coverage
January 22, 2025

Trump’s angry response to a viral sermon should worry all Christians | Opinion

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivers a compelling sermon at Washington National Cathedral, challenging executive orders affecting vulnerable communities. President Trump responds with criticism on Truth Social, sparking a debate on faith and politics.

Rev. Paul Raushenbush on CNN

On February 10, 2025, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush - president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance - appeared on CNN discussing Trump's creation of a task force to investigate the federal government's "targeting" of Christians.

In the media

Stay updated with our recent media coverage.
Texas Rep. James Talarico calls Democrats' redistricting exodus an act of faith
Adelle Banks
Religion News Service
IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates. Miami faith leaders weigh in
Lauren Costantino
Miami Herald
Keep politics out of parishes, nonprofits say in letter to Trump
Kelsey Reichmann
Courthouse News Service
Maggie Siddiqi Talks Faith, Solidarity and Organizing
Zoe Sullivan
WORT 89.9
US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example
Luis Andres Henao, Deepa Bharath
Associated Press