The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a lawsuit brought by the Christian nationalist law firm, Alliance Defending Freedom, seeking to prevent millions of Americans from accessing the safe and effective abortion medication.
News Archive
News
Federal Policy
Atheists, Humanists Decry Smear Campaign Against State Department Program Supporting Inclusive Religious Freedom Programming
The committee’s politically motivated attacks minimize these threats and put the lives of nonreligious people, including those who participated in the program, at risk.
Events
American Atheists to Convene in Philadelphia and Pack 24,000 Meals for Locals in Need on Easter Sunday
The 2024 conference brings American Atheists to Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy.
Federal Policy
American Atheists Celebrates Restoration of Religious Freedom Protections for Recipients of Federally Funded Social Services
The final rules rescind and replace harmful Trump-era policies that undermined Americans’ constitutional rights and stripped away much-needed safeguards against religious-based discrimination.
Federal Policy
Atheists Still Have Concerns About Denial of Care Rule
The rule rescinds significant portions of a 2019 rule that would have allowed health care providers and other entities involved in patient care to discriminate against patients and deny necessary treatment on the basis of religion.
Data Reports
Just-Released Report Outlines Troubling Trend Toward Religious Extremism in State Legislatures
Even as the majority of Americans continue to oppose the anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion policies and ideologies of White Christian nationalists, American Atheists finds more and more bills are being introduced and passed.
State Policy
NY Governor’s Veto of Life-Saving Substance Treatment Bill is Shameful and Misguided
Governor Hochul vetoed a law that would have simply required courts to inform New Yorkers of their constitutional right to object to mandatory religious substance abuse programs.
Litigation
American Atheists Wins in West Virginia Religious Coercion Lawsuit
“This a tremendous victory for our client, who is finally free, but also a complete vindication of his and other nonreligious Americans’ rights under the law.”
Litigation
Fort Worth Atheists Launch Billboard Campaign. Lawsuit Continues.
“This litigation is exposing discrimination, and in doing so, it will help move our city and state toward more equality and justice.”
Litigation
WV Court Blocks Unconstitutional Prison Program Targeting Incarcerated Atheist
“Without Andrew’s willingness to take on this fight, West Virginia would continue to unconstitutionally impose religion on people in its corrections system.”
Litigation
Atheist Group Files Federal Lawsuit Against City of Fort Worth
“Free speech is free speech, whether or not the government likes that speech or certain members of the community object to it.”
Amicus Brief
Atheists Urge Supreme Court to Protect Free Speech Rights on Social Media
“When officials use their social media to conduct government business and create forums to receive feedback from constituents, those forums must be open to everyone, not just those who agree with the officials’ religion or policy positions.”
