DOJ Releases Updated Religious Liberty Protections Guidance
The memo expands protections for religious exercise in federal programs, workplace policies and enforcement actions after recent Supreme Court rulings.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued updated federal religious liberty guidance on Thursday, revising 2017 guidelines in light of recent Supreme Court decisions.
- The memo states the Establishment Clause "must be interpreted in the light of historical practices and understandings," mandating compliance with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the First Amendment, and Title VII.
- Federal protections under RFRA extend to organizations and for-profit corporations; the Supreme Court held Hobby Lobby—with 500 stores and more than 13,000 employees—is protected by RFRA in a 5-4 decision.
- "It is essential that federal agencies fully respect and protect the ability of all Americans to live out their faith," Blanche said; Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ Office of Legal Policy Dan Burrows confirmed the office will review agency actions for compliance.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering Blanche's nomination for attorney general, following a July 15 hearing where members questioned him on the Epstein files and a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" sought by President Donald Trump.
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