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BJC releases statements, commentary and analysis of pressing religious liberty issues to members of the media. Contact Karlee Marshall if you are a member of the media who would like to be added to our distribution list.

BJC: SCOTUS deadlock in Oklahoma v. Drummond preserves principle that government does not sponsor religion

Hollman: This outcome “ensures our public institutions remain open to all, not captured by any one religious mission.”

BJC and Other Faith Groups Warn: Supreme Court Case Threatens Religious Liberty and Public Education

“If the Court compels states to fund religious education through charter schools, it will entangle government with religion in ways the Constitution was designed to prevent,” said BJC General Counsel Holly Hollman.

BJC statement on the passing of Pope Francis

Today, we mourn with people around the world the passing of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader whose voice reflected a deep commitment to human dignity, justice, and compassion.

166 Texas Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Protect Religious Freedom by Rejecting Ten Commandments Displays in Public School Classrooms

A group of Texas faith leaders are calling on state legislators to vote against SB 10, HB 1009, and any other bill that would require every K-12 public school to display a government-selected version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

BJC condemns Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the Department of Education

BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler: This ‘reckless move’ is a threat to both religious liberty and public schools

Free resource reframes religious freedom through African American culture, history, ideas and religious experiences

The second edition of 'African Americans and Religious Freedom: New Perspectives for Congregations and Communities' is now available, providing novel interpretations of religious freedom that speak to our contemporary moment.

BJC opposes President Trump’s executive order purporting to divert public money to private religious schools

The government should not compel taxpayers to furnish funds in support of religion, regardless of whether they adhere to that religion or not.
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