The Conscience Project

05/29/2026

The Trump administration has taken a step to safeguard religious freedom by reviving the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division.

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer explains in The Christian Post how this will protect medical conscience rights and other freedoms that the Biden administration repeatedly targeted.

Freedom of conscience is an individual s last line of defense That framing is not rhetorical It is a legal and moral reality

05/28/2026

'For years the party has treated abortion on demand as a non-negotiable litmus test and gender ideol'For years the party has treated abortion on demand as a non-negotiable litmus test and gender ideology as settled orthodoxy – purging pro-life elected officials, demanding loyalty to positions that the great majority of Christians regard not as matters of political opinion but as grave moral wrongs.'

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer quoted in The Lion.

Democrats’ postmortem report on the 2024 election, finally released Thursday, made no mention of Christian voters despite their major influence on election outcomes. The 192-page report analyzed a range of demographics, but multiple outlets note that it neglected to mention several key factors at ...

05/22/2026

In March, India’s government introduced an amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act that could further restrict Christian charities and allow the state to assume control over the assets of organizations that lose their eligibility.

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer examines the implications in The Pillar.

Despite U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom recommendations, India is not a 'Country of Particular Concern.'

05/21/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the Fifth Circuit’s stay of the FDA’s mifepristone telehealth rules.

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer examines the case and highlights three jurists willing to stand for vulnerable women and unborn children in National Catholic Register.

COMMENTARY: Genuine judicial courage was shown in the face of one of the most powerful and well-resourced interest coalitions in American public life.

05/20/2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, one new book brings the nation’s stories to life for readers of all ages.

As America marks its 250th anniversary, “The American Book of Fables” offers something lasting: the chance to remember and to love.

05/15/2026

A unanimous Supreme Court decision just strengthened First Amendment rights and protected donor privacy nationwide.

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer explains why First Choice v. Platkin is a major victory, especially for women seeking support in The Daily Caller.

The Supreme Court handed down one of the most consequential First Amendment rulings in years Wednesday, and it did so without a single dissent.

05/13/2026

🔊Listen: “New Jersey’s Attorney General really violated the First Amendment rights of First Choice Women’s Resource Center.”

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer explores how the abortion industry continues to shut down options for women on Ave Maria in the Afternoon.

05/11/2026

"It is undeniable that religious freedom is a priority for this administration, but in order to effectively advocate for our persecuted brothers and sisters, that responsibility demands urgent, confirmed leadership."

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer explores the importance of confirming a religious freedom ambassador in The Hill.

A confirmed ambassador carries a diplomatic authority and credibility that no interim arrangement can replicate.

05/04/2026

‘Religious freedom isn’t a courtesy the government extends—it’s a legal check on what government can do. It’s refreshing to see that recognized today.’

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer quoted in The Epoch Times.

The report outlined alleged biased actions across more than 17 federal agencies.

05/01/2026

Once shouted down at Stanford, Judge Kyle Duncan now delivers a major ruling on Ten Commandments displays that could serve as a roadmap for the Supreme Court.

Director Andrea Picciotti-Bayer analyzes the decision in the Daily Wire.

On Tuesday, at the UCLA School of Law, history repeated itself — this time without even the courtesy of waiting for a federal judge. James Percival, the general counsel of the Department of Homeland Security, had been invited by the UCLA Federalist Society for a conversation about immigration law....