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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
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.

State of Belief
February 10, 2025

Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy

On this week’s The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush examines the Trump administration’s attacks on religious freedom and discusses Money, Lies, and God with author Katherine Stewart. They explore the power of money in politics, the weaponization of disinformation, and the urgent need for organizing to protect democracy. Listen now and subscribe for weekly insights.

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.

Analysis
February 7, 2025

Trump is Turning Religious Freedom on its Head

Interfaith Alliance condemns the Trump administration’s new Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, warning it weaponizes religious freedom to justify discrimination. While true religious liberty protects all faiths, this executive order threatens LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and non-discrimination policies. Learn why faith leaders are speaking out against this dangerous move.

Analysis
February 7, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: The White House "Faith Office"

Interfaith Alliance welcomes faith-based engagement from the government, but only when it respects the separation of church and state and honors the needs of diverse local communities.

Analysis
February 6, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: So-called "anti-Christian bias"

There is no evidence of widespread anti-Christian bias in the United States.