Religious beliefs are not a license to discriminate.

In recent years, our opponents have weaponized religious freedom: they argue their religious beliefs exempt them from laws and policies that prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, women, people of different faiths, and people living with HIV. 

Religious freedom is a core American value, but it does not mean that our government can favor believers over nonbelievers or certain religions over others. We are all entitled to equal protection under the law—and that’s why Lambda Legal stands up to this misuse of religion in the courts and through education and policy advocacy.

Cases on religious exemptions.