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Statement on Manchester Synagogue Attack
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, released the following statement in response to the Manchester synagogue attack:
“We mourn the tragic loss of life in today’s horrific antisemitic attack in Manchester. We condemn this disgusting act of hate and are praying for the friends and families of the victims, the survivors, and all who are living in greater fear because of what happened. The attack on Judaism’s most holy day is a terrible and tragic reminder that antisemitism is a global crisis.
People of all faiths and traditions should be able to worship and pray without fear. We must all come together to end the scourge of hate and build a more tolerant and peaceful world.”
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Intensifying Attacks on Free Speech Endanger Religious Freedom and Multi-Faith Democracy
As a leading national advocate for religious freedom and civil rights, Interfaith Alliance is deeply alarmed by the intensifying atmosphere of censorship and aggressive crackdown on free speech that is unfolding in the United States. In the wake of the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, the organization is appalled by the proliferation of political violence and violent threats, as well as by blatantly authoritarian efforts to silence a wide range of legitimate constitutionally-protected speech and activism.
In Newsom v Trump amicus brief, Interfaith Alliance says right to protest is key to religious freedom
WASHINGTON — Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom, has filed an amicus curiae brief in Newsom v. Trump, supporting Governor Newsom and U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer’s ruling that the Trump administration broke the law when it deployed approximately 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines to Los Angeles in June during immigration enforcement operations and related protests. The case will next be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
While Trump Touts “Religious Liberty,” His Administration is the Biggest Threat to Faith Communities
Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending civil rights and multi-faith democracy, is outraged by President Trump’s speech today claiming to advocate for the importance of religious liberty – while his administration continues to target and demonize religious communities and organizations not in lockstep with their political agenda.