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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 4h

“From the very first days of the Trump administration, when Trump and his allies attacked Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde,” @guthriegf.bsky.social continues, “they have made clear that religious liberty does not extend to their perceived enemies.“

Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 4h

“This is not merely a confrontation over crowd control, immigration policy or policing tactics — it’s a deeper assault on faith-based dissent. The government’s response implicitly says that if faith communities protest, they will not be treated as legitimate religious actors.”

Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 10h

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

My new @msnbc.com column >> www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 4h

“This is not merely a confrontation over crowd control, immigration policy or policing tactics — it’s a deeper assault on faith-based dissent. The government’s response implicitly says that if faith communities protest, they will not be treated as legitimate religious actors.”

Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 10h

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

My new @msnbc.com column >> www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | ICE's violent tactics are an assault on faith-based dissent

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

www.msnbc.com

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Interfaith Alliance @interfaithalliance.org · 10h

"Time and again, we’ve seen that when faith leaders call out injustice and stand with the oppressed, Trump’s pledge of protection goes out the window." - @guthriegf.bsky.social

Opinion | ICE's violent tactics are an assault on faith-based dissent

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

www.msnbc.com

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 10h

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

My new @msnbc.com column >> www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | ICE's violent tactics are an assault on faith-based dissent

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

www.msnbc.com

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 4d

A lot going on here, but a religion note: DHS Assistant Sec. Tricia McLaughlin refers to Rev. Black as a "pastor" here — using quotation marks.

It's a notable slight against a faith leader's status, as Black is, in fact, an ordained minister of a church operating within the Presbytery of Chicago.

This footage is from almost a month ago. What this clipped video doesn’t show is that these agitators were blocking an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility—impeding operations.

Over and over again, law enforcement ordered these agitators to move off of federal property so the vehicle could move. Law enforcement verbally warned these agitators that they would use force if they did not move and stop impeding operations. They did not comply.

Shortly after, rioters began throwing rocks, bottles and launching fireworks at the law enforcement officers on the roof.

At the time of this incident, this facility held criminal illegal aliens including gang members, drug traffickers, and other violent criminals. Obstructing law enforcement puts officers, detainees and the public at risk. If you are obstructing law enforcement you can expect to be met with force.

And, as an aside, this is the same “pastor” who flipped
@Sec_Noem
and our team the bird when we were there last week.

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 4d

Faith communities have a critical role in defending our nation’s libraries #BannedBooksWeek

Interfaith Alliance is proud to partner with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! religionnews.com/2025/10/08/f...

Faith communities have a critical role in defending our nation’s libraries

(RNS) — The protection of libraries and the stories they hold should be understood as a wider commitment of our communities to religious freedom.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4d

Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area ICE facility and began to pray.

The masked ICE agents on the roof responded by firing pepper balls, with one striking him in the head

religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 6d

Contrary to the new owner of CBS, it isn’t the case that 70% of Americans identify themselves as center-left or -right. www.pbump.net/o/you-cant-g...

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Sydney 🐝 @sydkneeb.bsky.social · 6d

SCOTUS has been hacking away at the separation of church and state. This is the legacy of the Roberts Court. More from @thedailyhayley.bsky.social and I on that for @americanprogress.bsky.social, here: www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State

Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence.

www.americanprogress.org

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The Daily Hayley @thedailyhayley.bsky.social · 6d

Though it may feel as though the last term never truly ended, the first day of the 2025-2026 term is in fact today. Check out our SCOTUS term preview to learn more about the major cases coming down the pipeline: www.americanprogress.org/article/prev...

Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court

The Supreme Court is once again poised to transform American law by expanding presidential power and limiting constitutional rights.

www.americanprogress.org

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 7d

My prediction, more 5-1-2-2 defending

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 9d

Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment

Sky News @news.sky.com · 9d

Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 24d

“The fight for democracy is a local fight."

Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social delivered remarks at @interfaithalliance.org’s Religious Freedom in Schools Summit about the anti-democratic movement threatening our education system and how we're working to protect people's rights. 👇

To fight for democracy, act locally, Perryman advises – Baptist News Global

The way to win in the global fight for democracy is to think locally, according to Skye Perryman, president of Democracy Forward.

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 25d

We had a great Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit in Dallas! www.keranews.org/news/2025-09...

Interfaith summit meets in Dallas to address 'coordinated' religious push in schools

A coalition of interfaith groups held the first Religious Freedom in Schools summit in Dallas this week to discuss how to push back on legislation it says centers Christianity in schools.

www.keranews.org

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 25d

It was a highlight of my career to host @rweingarten.bsky.social and her wife Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum to deliver a co-keynote address at our National Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit in Dallas! Faith and unions standing strong for the dignity of ALL!

Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 26d

Religious freedom is core to this nation's history as is a strong education. There's a big difference between teaching about religion and teaching one particular religion, and there's also a distinction between being taught how to think vs being taught what to think.

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · 26d

Pre-order your copy today! @briankaylor.bsky.social is one of the smartest theologians witting about our current moment: chalicepress.com/products/the...

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · Sep 9

President Trump’s use of the military in Los Angeles for law enforcement activities is illegal – that’s why Governor Newsom is suing.

On behalf of @interfaithalliance.org, we filed an amicus brief in Newsom v. Trump, urging the court to uphold the order stopping the National Guard deployment in CA.

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · Sep 5

👋 Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa! I’m about to go on stage at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to give an update on Project 2025 and Christian nationalism. Join us live at noon CT or watch later! www.youtube.com/live/EF4y4Qz...

Intersections | Project 2025 – Where do things stand now?

YouTube video by Interfaith Alliance of Iowa

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CAP Action @americanprogressaction.org · Aug 30

"This is the bottom line...They don't like facts because facts are bad for them."

Trump's war on facts makes all of us less safe— @neeratanden.bsky.social explains.

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Interfaith Alliance @interfaithalliance.org · Aug 21

"It should be easy for all Americans, regardless of their ideological and political persuasions, to agree that the government should not be forcing people to stand for a prayer." - @guthriegf.bsky.social

Opinion | After his latest stunt, Dan Patrick’s religious chauvinism can not be tolerated

We should all agree that the government should not be forcing people to stand for a prayer.

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Trump administration is "taking a bulldozer to Christian teaching and then sprinkling Bible verses on top," I said to @rns.org.

Read this great report on how DHS is misusing the Bible >> religionnews.com/2025/08/19/h...

DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming ‘righteous’ fight against immigrants

(RNS) — The agency refers to Scripture as it seeks to recruit agents who are pivotal in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

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Interfaith Alliance @interfaithalliance.org · Aug 19

"It’s just sort of taking a bulldozer to Christian teaching and then sprinkling Bible verses on top." - @guthriegf.bsky.social

DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming ‘righteous’ fight against immigrants

(RNS) — The agency refers to Scripture as it seeks to recruit agents who are pivotal in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

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Adelle Banks @adellembanks.bsky.social · Aug 5

“Democracy is a lot more than just a constitution; it’s a covenant,” said Texas Rep. James Talarico, one of dozens of Democratic legislators who have left Texas in redistricting dispute. My @rns.org story: religionnews.com/2025/08/05/j...

Texas Rep. James Talarico calls Democrats' redistricting exodus an act of faith

(RNS) — Talarico said: ‘It’s not just a political struggle, it is a spiritual struggle, and we need to shield ourselves and be ready for the fight ahead.’

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Esther Ciammachilli @estherc.bsky.social · Aug 16

Crowd at Audi Field chanting “Free D.C.” at the Spirit match.
#freedc

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons @guthriegf.bsky.social · Aug 15

My guess!

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