Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Americans United for Separation of Church and State Americans United protects separation of church and state and religious freedom for all Americans.

Visit http://www.au.org/about/ for more information about Americans United, church-state separation, and our work to defend this foundational American principle.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and honor the generations who fought for freedom and equality.Here at AU, we recognize th...
06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and honor the generations who fought for freedom and equality.

Here at AU, we recognize that all of our freedoms are intertwined. The right to live freely, love freely, and believe freely are all inalienable rights that belong to each and every American.

Frederick Douglass once famously asked, “What to a slave is the Fourth of July?” So to honor the anniversary of the freedom granted to those enslaved African Americans, we’ve pondered a similar question, “What is the significance of Juneteenth to the Black community?” Leave your answer in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you.

As we reflect on the end of slavery in the United States, we recommit ourselves to protecting the rights and freedoms that belong to everyone, including the freedom to live as yourself and believe as you choose.

Happy Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

AU’s President and CEO Rachel Laser on the importance of religious freedom as a tool of collectivization during times of division ❤️

“We are proudly reminding America that religious freedom means we are all free to live as ourselves and believe as we choose, so long as [we] don’t harm others.”

JOIN US next Thursday, June 25th 12 pm to 1 pm ET for SRF365: Building Our Bench - How Advocates Are Building a Network ...
06/17/2026

JOIN US next Thursday, June 25th 12 pm to 1 pm ET for SRF365: Building Our Bench - How Advocates Are Building a Network of Lawmakers Committed to Religious Freedom ⚖️

This session explores how advocates, faith leaders, and community members are helping build a growing network of lawmakers committed to church-state separation and inclusive religious freedom.

Learn how national and local efforts are strengthening support for secular governance, why these relationships matter, and how you can help shape the future of this movement.

Participants will leave with practical ways to engage, build connections, and support leaders advancing religious freedom for all!

⛓️‍💥 Sign up to attend the virtual event at the link in our bio!

Our Religious Liberty For All event was a HUGE SUCCESS! 🌟Thank you to President and CEO of Neera Tanden for hosting the...
06/17/2026

Our Religious Liberty For All event was a HUGE SUCCESS! 🌟

Thank you to President and CEO of Neera Tanden for hosting the symposium. We had some great conversation between our very own President and CEO Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, and Executive Director of Fish Stark.

A huge shoutout to all of our panel members and one last thank you to for contributing some highly inspiring closing remarks!

If you weren’t able to attend yesterday, be sure to check out the event recording linked in our bio!

Church-state separation isn't anti-religion. It's the reason everyone — believer or not — gets to live and believe as th...
06/17/2026

Church-state separation isn't anti-religion. It's the reason everyone — believer or not — gets to live and believe as they choose. It protects all beliefs equally, including yours.

Learn more about church-state separation at au.org.

Our President and CEO, Rachel Laser, is featured in a new piece by alongside 13 other religious leaders and experts. Ch...
06/16/2026

Our President and CEO, Rachel Laser, is featured in a new piece by alongside 13 other religious leaders and experts. Check it out at the link in our bio! .h.lamar

The “Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250” report is LIVE 🙌🏼 Read the FULL REPORT...
06/15/2026

The “Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250” report is LIVE 🙌🏼 Read the FULL REPORT and SIGN UP for the event tomorrow, June 16th at 2 pm ET (either virtually or in-person in D.C.) at the link in our bio‼️





When government starts picking favorites, equality becomes the exception. We're making sure it stays the rule. Learn mor...
06/15/2026

When government starts picking favorites, equality becomes the exception. We're making sure it stays the rule. Learn more at au.org.

Don’t forget to sign up for our Religious Liberty for ALL event happening both online and in-person in D.C. this upcomin...
06/14/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for our Religious Liberty for ALL event happening both online and in-person in D.C. this upcoming Tuesday, June 16th at 2 pm ET! The link to register is in our bio!





Some fights are just for show. Ours aren't. While the White House is setting up a cage match on the lawn, AU is in the ...
06/14/2026

Some fights are just for show. Ours aren't. While the White House is setting up a cage match on the lawn, AU is in the courtroom protecting your religious freedom.

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