AU's Legal Work and Lawsuits

We protect the separation of church and state and your rights in court.

The ways AU Defends Religious Freedom

AU is fighting for your rights across the country

**Gold shields indicate states where AU is counsel in one or more court cases.

National

AU is suing Trump over the anti-Christian-bias task force and fighting the administration’s challenge to the Johnson Amendment.

Arkansas

AU is fighting a new law requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

California

Charter schools are public schools. AU is fighting for the religious freedom rights of public school students and families.

Colorado

Conversion therapy is scientifically proven to harm LGBTQ minors. Conservative legal groups say opposing it is anti-religious. AU is setting the record straight for all Colaradans.

Louisiana

AU is fighting a new law requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Massachusetts

AU is suing the Mayor and city of Quincy for the installation of two large religious statues on public property.

Minnesota

AU is fighting for a trans woman experiencing employment discrimination.

Oklahoma

AU is fighting a state mandate requiring teachers to teach the Bible in public schools and the implementation of a new Bible-infused social studies curriculum.

Oregon

Reproductive freedom is religious freedom. AU is fighting to protect abortion and contraception healthcare coverage.

Tennessee

AU is defending a Jewish couple who tried to open their home to a child in need, but were denied because they were not Christian.

Texas

In multiple suits, AU is fighting a new TX law requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Vermont

AU is fighting to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care

Washington

The separation of church and state ensures that all people are treated the same. AU is fighting against discrimination in the workplace.

Wyoming

Abortion bans violate the separation of church and state. AU is fighting to protect reproductive healthcare and abortion access for Wyomingites

Meet the team fighting for you

Rebecca Markert

Alex Luchenitser

Alexandra Zaretsky

We will never stop fighting the religious extremists who use religious freedom to discriminate and harm others across the United States.