Religious Freedom

ACLU vigorously defends the right of all Americans to freely practice their religion and express their faith, or to choose not to practice a religion. We oppose government endorsement of one set of religious beliefs and practices over another, and we support individuals’ right to worship as they please without government interference or influence.

12 03, 2021

Stop politicians’ attempt to make the Bible into Tennessee’s state book.
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Stop politicians’ attempt to make the Bible into Tennessee’s state book.

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Stop politicians’ attempt to make the Bible into Tennessee’s state book.

Lindsay Kee 2021-03-12T22:58:30-06:00 March 12th, 2021|Categories: Take Action|

Urge legislators to oppose making the Bible Tennessee’s state book.

23 02, 2021

Training for Government Employees Shouldn’t Be Optional
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Training for Government Employees Shouldn’t Be Optional

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Training for Government Employees Shouldn’t Be Optional

Lindsay Kee 2021-03-11T23:12:36-06:00 February 23rd, 2021|Categories: Take Action|

Government employees shouldn't be able to just pick and choose the training they receive based on whether they agree with it or not.

8 01, 2021

The Vigil (Fall/Winter 2020)
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The Vigil (Fall/Winter 2020)

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The Vigil (Fall/Winter 2020)

Claire Gardner 2021-01-14T13:37:56-06:00 January 8th, 2021|Categories: Newsletters, Publications|

In this issue: "Protecting Incarcerated People During a Pandemic," "Protecting Free, Fair and Safe Elections in 2020," "Reimagining the Role of Law Enforcement," "Judge Strikes Down Lee’s Voucher Program," and more.

21 10, 2020

Groups Urge Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association to Protect Athletes’ Religious Freedom
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Groups Urge Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association to Protect Athletes’ Religious Freedom

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Groups Urge Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association to Protect Athletes’ Religious Freedom

Lindsay Kee 2020-10-21T15:35:47-05:00 October 21st, 2020|Categories: Press Releases|

We joined with the American Muslim Advisory Council to urge the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association to remove the requirement that student athletes get prior approval before wearing religious headgear.

15 09, 2020

Court Order Requires Smith County School Officials to Stop Promoting Religion
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Court Order Requires Smith County School Officials to Stop Promoting Religion

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Court Order Requires Smith County School Officials to Stop Promoting Religion

Lindsay Kee 2020-09-14T21:54:44-05:00 September 15th, 2020|Categories: Press Releases|

In a victory for religious freedom, a federal district court issued a permanent injunction late yesterday prohibiting the Smith County School System from unconstitutionally imposing religion on students.

17 06, 2020

Stop Tennessee’s Attempt to Make the Bible the Official State Book
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Stop Tennessee’s Attempt to Make the Bible the Official State Book

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Stop Tennessee’s Attempt to Make the Bible the Official State Book

Claire Gardner 2020-06-17T12:28:33-05:00 June 17th, 2020|Categories: Take Action|

State lawmakers are once again pursuing a flatly unconstitutional bill that would make the Bible Tennessee’s state book.

7 05, 2020

Judge Denies Defendants’ Request to Continue Implementing Unconstitutional Voucher Program
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Judge Denies Defendants’ Request to Continue Implementing Unconstitutional Voucher Program

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Judge Denies Defendants’ Request to Continue Implementing Unconstitutional Voucher Program

Lindsay Kee 2020-05-07T17:42:40-05:00 May 7th, 2020|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

A judge has denied the state's request to continue implementing its unconstitutional voucher program.

4 05, 2020

Judge Strikes Down Tennessee School Voucher Law
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Judge Strikes Down Tennessee School Voucher Law

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Judge Strikes Down Tennessee School Voucher Law

Lindsay Kee 2020-05-04T21:02:40-05:00 May 4th, 2020|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

In a win for public school students in Memphis and Nashville, a state court has struck down Tennessee's voucher law.

29 04, 2020

Tennessee Court to Hear Argument in Lawsuits Challenging Voucher Program
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Tennessee Court to Hear Argument in Lawsuits Challenging Voucher Program

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Tennessee Court to Hear Argument in Lawsuits Challenging Voucher Program

Lindsay Kee 2020-04-29T09:29:07-05:00 April 29th, 2020|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

Shelby and Davidson county parents and community members argue in court to stop Tennessee's unconstitutional voucher program.

6 04, 2020

Plaintiffs Ask Tennessee Court to Halt Unconstitutional Voucher Program
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Plaintiffs Ask Tennessee Court to Halt Unconstitutional Voucher Program

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Plaintiffs Ask Tennessee Court to Halt Unconstitutional Voucher Program

Lindsay Kee 2020-04-06T18:28:26-05:00 April 6th, 2020|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

Shelby and Davidson county parents and community members have filed a preliminary injunction to stop Tennessee's unconstitutional voucher program.

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