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Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Religious Liberty Commission's Bias

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

A coalition, including Interfaith Alliance and Hindus for Human Rights, has filed a lawsuit in New York against U.S. President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission.
They allege the commission violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act by lacking diversity, excluding Muslims and other minority faiths.
Critics claim the commission promotes a Christian nationalist agenda, marginalizing non-Christian beliefs.
The suit notes the commission's transparency gaps and meetings biased toward a Judeo-Christian perspective.

History

Historical Context

The Federal Advisory Committee Act, enacted in 1972, aimed to enhance transparency and diversity in government advisory committees. However, the Trump administration's Religious Liberty Commission faced criticism for excluding minority faiths, prompting a lawsuit from Interfaith Alliance and Hindus for Human Rights. This case underscores ongoing challenges regarding religious representation in U.S. governance and could influence future advisory committee practices.

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Story summary

A coalition, including Interfaith Alliance and Hindus for Human Rights, has filed a lawsuit in New York against U.S. President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission.
They allege the commission violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act by lacking diversity, excluding Muslims and other minority faiths.
Critics claim the commission promotes a Christian nationalist agenda, marginalizing non-Christian beliefs.
The suit notes the commission's transparency gaps and meetings biased toward a Judeo-Christian perspective.

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