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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
August 27, 2026

Children Should Not Be Turned Away from Publicly-Funded Preschools Because of Who Their Parents Are

Interfaith Alliance and our affiliate Interfaith Alliance of Colorado filed a friend of the court brief this week as part of our work on LGBTQ freedom and religious liberty. 

Advocacy
August 20, 2026

The Hearing That Should Have Never Happened

Earlier this month, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts held an anti-Muslim hearing. The empty seats beside Senator Cruz said more than any member's presence could have: this hearing never should have been rescheduled.

Advocacy
August 13, 2026

Reflections from the Interfaith Democracy Breakfast Roundtable

As a tribute to the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, faith and civil rights leaders - together with sitting Senators - gathered to discuss the work our communities are doing to protect the freedom to vote.

Advocacy
July 13, 2026

Trump Administration's Religious Liberty Commission Draft Report Politicizes Faith Instead of Protecting It

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Religious Liberty Commission in opposition to the recommendations in their draft report.

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State of Belief
February 14, 2026

Faith in Action: Bishop Dwayne Royster's Call to Justice

In recent days, faith communities have stepped up in powerful ways. Here's what that means for all of us. Also, suing the administration over the Religious Liberty Commission's makeup.

Media Coverage
February 11, 2026

Associated Press: Member of Trump's Religious Liberty Commission ousted in dispute over antisemitism

Media Coverage
February 9, 2026

USA Today: Trump's Religious Liberty Commission sued over lack of diversity

Press Release
February 9, 2026

Diverse Faith Leaders, Groups Unite to Challenge Administration’s Biased So-Called “Religious Liberty Commission” 

New York City – A multi-faith coalition has united to file a lawsuit challenging the unlawful creation of the Trump-Vance administration’s so-called Religious Liberty Commission, pointing to violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the unbalanced and biased viewpoints assembled for the panel. The lawsuit comes as the commission meets today at the Museum of the Bible.

State of Belief
February 7, 2026

The Light We Give: Simran Jeet Singh on Courage and Community

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Simran Jeet Singh, writer and seminary professor, about courage and resilience in challenging times, as well as building connections across lines of difference.

Media Coverage
February 5, 2026

C-SPAN: Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on Faith Community's Response to Trump Administration Actions