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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 16d

Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral argument today in the Chiles v. Salazar case: www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Quote by Rachel Laser on a teal background, advocating for protection of children from harm under the guise of 'religious freedom' and opposing conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.

Rachel Laser is speaking into a microphone while sitting, with a quote about Alliance Defending Freedom next to her.

Image of Rachel Laser, with a quote about the importance of separation of church and state in America, emphasizing freedom for individuals as long as they do not harm others.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 22d

“Church-state separation is under severe threat from Christian Nationalists who want to impose their narrow beliefs on all of us. This House resolution is a breath of fresh air ... our country needs a national recommitment to the separation of church and state before it’s too late." - Rachel Laser

Rachel Laser speaking at an event, seated with a microphone, with a quote about church-state separation overlaying the image.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 22d

@rephuffman.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov

U.S. Representative Jared Huffman speaking at a podium with a quote about church-state separation and religious freedom.

Representative Jamie Raskin speaking, with a quote about defending the separation between church and state in America.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 22d

BREAKING: AU President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to @repyassansari.bsky.social (D-Ariz.), @rephuffman.bsky.social (D-Calif.) and @raskin.house.gov (D-Md.) introducing a Congressional resolution honoring church-state separation:
www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Breaking news graphic from Americans United, celebrating a Congressional resolution that honors the separation of church and state. Visit au.org for more information.

Image of Yassamin Ansari holding a microphone and speaking, with a quote about the importance of democratic rights and the First Amendment, and mentioning challenges under the Trump administration.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 23d

"Yet again, Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission demonstrated that its true purpose is to advance a Christian nationalist agenda and impose one narrow religious view on the nation’s public school children,” - Rachel Laser

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Religious Liberty Commission lauds Kirk, hears Coach Kennedy

The evangelical Christian church in America is under attack, Jentezen Franklin told members of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission at the start of their third meeting Sept. 29. “We’r...

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 23d

The secretary, Laser said, is “implicitly coercing his staff or his direct reports” to “follow a religion that’s not their own.”

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 23d

“This is more the behavior of someone who is running an ultra-conservative Christian, Seven Mountain Mandate, muscular Christianity, spiritual warfare group,” said Rachel Laser, head of the group Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 23d

AU in the news:

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Defense Secretary Hegseth tests Constitution in Pentagon worship services

(RNS) — Speaking at a recent worship service at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the US needs to be 'in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.'

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 24d

BREAKING: Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission continues Christian Nationalist assault on public education www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission continues Christian Nationalist assault on public education - Americans United

AU denounced the latest Religious Liberty Commission hearing for again advancing a Christian Nationalist agenda and ignoring the separation of church and state.

www.au.org

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · 29d

Ole Ryan Walters is at it again.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Sep 17

AU has published a new Know Your Rights in the federal workplace guide to help fight Trump Administration disinformation! Check it out!

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

AU helps federal workers assert their religious freedom rights - Americans United

To combat Trump administration disinformation about religious freedom in the federal workplace, AU's new campaign helps federal workers know their rights.

www.au.org

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Sep 15

Public schools are NOT Sunday schools, @ryanwalterssupt.bsky.social

Image of a Ryan Walters with text overlay reading "NOT OK" in bold orange letters, set against a monochrome blue background featuring a blurred flag and foliage.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Sep 15

VICTORY IN OKLAHOMA! www.au.org/the-latest/p...

In a victory for religious freedom, church-state separation and public education, the OK Supreme Court today BLOCKED the new social studies standards that would unconstitutionally promote Christianity to public school students.

Graphic with text "Americans United Victory in Oklahoma!" on a stylized map of Oklahoma, set against an orange background.

Breaking News graphic from au.org stating "Court BLOCKS Ryan Walters' Christian Nationalist social studies standards." The background is orange with blue and white text.

Rachel Laser is pictured smiling, with a quote about ensuring Oklahomans get to decide how and when their children engage with religion.

Image of Rachel Laser against a blue background with an orange quote box. The quote expresses concerns about new standards violating religious freedom by promoting one version of Christianity.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Sep 8

Jump over to our Instagram and watch @andrewlseidel.bsky.social and Alessandro Terenzoni, our VP of Policy discuss Trump's "speech" at the Religious Liberty Commission meeting!

www.instagram.com/americansuni...

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ALT: a woman in a pink vest is making a funny face with the words what the what written below her

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are ya'll watching this?!The "Religious Liberty" commission is meeting right now and it's 100% pure Christian Nationalism
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DOJ Live

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Aug 20

VICTORY IN TEXAS! A federal district court just issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting school districts from implementing Texas' Ten Commandments law!

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Graphic featuring the outline of Texas in dark blue on an orange background, with text 'Americans United Victory in Texas!' in yellow and white.

Rachel Laser smiles while a quote about a decision impacting Texas families and schools appears beside her.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Aug 5

VICTORY FOR CHURCH-STATE SEPARATION IN ARKANSAS!

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Graphic stating that last night, a federal district court blocked the Arkansas Ten Commandments law regarding public displays in schools.

Alt Text: Graphic with a quote from Judge Timothy Brooks declaring Arkansas Act 573 unconstitutional, referencing the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.

Quote from U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Brooks questioning Arkansas's potential constitutional violation by integrating a coordinated strategy of Christian doctrines into public-school classrooms, set against an orange geometric background.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jul 30

The I.R.S. recently said that churches could endorse candidates from the pulpit, a shift from a longstanding interpretation of American nonprofit law. Americans United is fighting back!

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/u...

Clip of a NYT headline about changes the IRS is making to the Johnson Amendment and how it will impact nonprofit law.

NYT quote of Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jul 29

BREAKING: AU denounces Christian Nationalist guidance on federal employee religious expression

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

“This memo and Trump’s Anti-Christian Bias Task Force are offensive to all federal workers who serve the United States."- Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United

Rachel Laser speaks at a podium, with a quote beside her stating, 'The federal government's role is to serve the public – not to proselytize.'

Rachel Laser sits on stage, speaking and gesturing with one hand, with a quote about anti-Christian bias in the workplace displayed next to her.

Quote by Rachel Laser criticizing the Trump administration for advancing a Christian nationalist agenda, with Rachel Laser depicted speaking at a podium.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jul 3

BREAKING NEWS: AU denounces private school voucher scheme in reconciliation bill

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

AU denounces private school voucher scheme in reconciliation bill - Americans United

AU denounced Congress forcing the first-ever national private school voucher scheme into Trump's "one big beautiful" reconciliation bill.

www.au.org

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jul 3

Check out AU's Brian Silva on this week's Getting Better with JVN podcast!

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Brian Silva: The Fight Against White Christian Nationalism

YouTube video by Jonathan Van Ness

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jul 2

BREAKING: We're suing Texas!

AU and allies, representing a group of sixteen Texan families, filed suit in federal court today to block the new state law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Texas families sue to block Texas Ten Commandments law - Americans United

AU & allies sued on behalf of 16 families to challenge the Texas Ten Commandments law that requires every public school classroom to display the Commandments.

www.au.org

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jul 1

BREAKING: We're suing Ryan Walters! AGAIN!

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Breaking news banner announcing a lawsuit against Ryan Walters, hosted on au.org, set against an orange background.

Rachel Laser presenting on a panel with a background quote about public schools and religious freedom in social studies, emphasizing the separation of church and state.

Image of Rev. Dr. Mitch Randall with a quote about his objections to Oklahoma's new social studies standards and the impact on Native American representation, specifically referencing the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Ryan Walters with a serious expression is pictured in a blue-toned image with the phrase "NOT OK" in bold, orange letters across the face.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jun 27

BREAKING: AU denounces Supreme Court decision on striking LGBTQ+ books from public schools

www.au.org/the-latest/p...

Rachel Laser speaks at a podium, expressing critique about the U.S. Supreme Court's justices and their impact on Christian nationalism.

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Americans United for Separation of Church and State @americansunited.bsky.social · Jun 27

As we prepare for the last of this term's Supreme Court decisions, remember the words of William H. Hastie, Jr. - a fierce civil rights lawyer, and a fair, impartial and well-respected jurist. This is not a time to lose hope - it's a time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!

Promotional graphic featuring William H. Hastie, Jr. with a quote about democracy. Hastie is depicted in professional attire, seated at a desk with papers, expressing a thoughtful demeanor.

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