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With increasing frequency, we are seeing individuals and institutions claiming a right to discriminate—by refusing to provide services to women and LGBT people—based on religious objections. The discrimination takes many forms, including the following:

Religious freedom is not only one of our most treasured liberties, but it is also a fundamental human right and a defining feature of our national character. Given this nation’s robust, longstanding commitment to freedom of religion and belief, it is no surprise that the United States is among the most religious and religiously diverse nations in the world. Indeed, religious liberty is alive and well in this country precisely because our government cannot tell us whether, when, where, or how to worship, and because our government cannot take sides on matters of faith.

Mississippi passes anti-equality law while ignoring its dismal education system

The Mississippi State Legislature and Governor Phil Bryant have set Mississippi back to an era that treated some citizens as "less than" with the passage of House Bill 1523, again cloaking the state in a reputation of hate. The mounting fallout includes bans on official business travel, businesses taking a stand against the bill, and more. Take a look:

Concerned parents and advocates gathered together in Biloxi on March 30th for a town hall meeting to learn and discuss how state policies can protect children at schools from traumatizing, dehumanizing

“What if it was your daughter who was the target of this bill?” For a moment a few weeks ago, it seemed like lawmakers in Tennessee had really heard the brave testimony of a transgender young person and her parents. A mother’s simple ask to legislators about what they would do if it was their child who was transgender hit a

By Blake Feldman, Advocacy Coordinator

By Jennifer Riley-Collins, ACLU of MS Executive Director

By Aisha Carson, ACLU of MS Advocacy Coordinator