Religious Freedom

ACLU-TN 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 religion over another, and we support individuals’ right to worship without government interference or influence.

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ACLU-TN 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.

The Latest

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ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit in Response to Bartlett City Officials Blocking Mosque Construction

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and attorney Daniel Horwitz have filed a lawsuit challenging the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s denial of a special-use permit requested by the Bartlett Muslim Society to build a mosque.
Issue Areas: Religious Freedom
Court Cases: Bartlett Muslim Society v. City of Bartlett
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ACLU-TN and ACLU Urge Bartlett City Officials to Allow Construction of Mosque

Issue Areas: Religious Freedom
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Longtime ACLU of Tennessee Executive Director Hedy Weinberg to Step Down

Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform, Immigrants’ Rights, Gender Equality, Privacy, Surveillance and Technology, LGBTQ+ Equality, Racial Justice, Religious Freedom, Reproductive Justice, Democracy & Voting
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ACLU of Tennessee Files Open Records Request on Hillsdale College Charter School Partnership

Issue Areas: Religious Freedom, Education Equity
Court Case
Jul 25, 2025

Bartlett Muslim Society v. City of Bartlett

Court Case
Nov 18, 2019

Butler v. Smith County Board of Education

Court Case
Mar 10, 2015

Protecting Student from Choosing Between Religion and Scholarship

Court Case
Oct 01, 2014

Smith v. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners