Interfaith Alliance Sues Over Religious Liberty Commission, Projects Protest Art Before May 18 Rally
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Updated · ms.now · May 17
Interfaith Alliance Sues Over Religious Liberty Commission, Projects Protest Art Before May 18 Rally
5 articles · Updated · ms.now · May 17
Interfaith Alliance said it filed suit against the Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission and projected protest messages onto the National Gallery of Art ahead of Sunday’s Rededicate 250 event on the National Mall.
The lawsuit argues the commission was created unlawfully under the Federal Advisory Committee Act because it is dominated by conservative Christian leaders rather than being fairly balanced.
Democracy Forward and Americans United are representing the group alongside co-plaintiffs Muslims for Progressive Values, Hindus for Human Rights and the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Sunday’s rally is set to feature Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth, with organizers saying it will “rededicate” the country as “One Nation Under God.”
The clash widens a broader fight over church-state separation as the United States marks 250 years since independence.
Given public support for religion but opposition to church politicking, what role do Americans truly want faith to play in society?
As courts redefine church-state law, what new legal standards will shape religious expression in American public life?
"Rededicate 250" Rally and Religious Liberty Commission: The 2026 Battle Over Church-State Separation in America
Overview
As Washington D.C. prepares for the 'Rededicate 250' rally on May 18, 2026, controversy is growing. The rally, organized by Freedom 250—a private nonprofit launched by the White House in December 2025—aims to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250 was set up as a partner to the congressional 250th anniversary commission, but the event has sparked legal challenges and public debate. Critics argue the rally promotes Christian nationalism and blurs the line between church and state, while supporters see it as a celebration of American heritage. This clash highlights deep divisions over religion’s role in public life.