Americans United Greater Houston Chapter
@AU_Houston
Followers
108
Following
557
Media
740
Statuses
6K
Chapter of Americans United, which brings together people of all religions & none to fight against religious discrimination & protect equality & freedom for all
Houston, Texas
Joined April 2015
Chip Roy said he respects freedom of religion and has no problem with people who hold different beliefs but love America. The problem, he said, is when the practice of their religion becomes political." Um -- does he mean like Christian Nationalists?
texastribune.org
As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.
0
0
0
After appeal court hearing, plaintiffs hopeful they can stop the Texas order to place the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom. https://t.co/ydnOI0NQIt
houstonpress.com
The argument over whether a Bible passage should be displayed in public school classrooms was never intended to be an attack on Protestant Christians, The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard...
0
2
2
Yesterday, 5th Circuit heard challenges to LA & TX laws requiring Ten Commandments display in public school classrooms. AU & allies filed both suits for families who want their constitutional right to decide their children’s religious education respected. https://t.co/2n5t7XiUIO
0
0
0
Today, AU, along with its coalition partners, was in court in New Orleans fighting to stop Ten Commandments displays in Texas & Louisiana public schools. https://t.co/RuOQp33RE5
au.org
AU & allies will argue in federal appeals court that it's unconstitutional for Louisiana & Texas to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
0
0
1
AU's cases challenging TX' and LA's 10 Commandments laws will be argued today, 1/20, on appeal from 1-2:30 p.m. Click here to listen live to the argument: https://t.co/6NpLBgtWQt. Click here to listen to a recording of the argument after the hearing: https://t.co/SfBXAyInps
0
0
0
As AU fights for freedom w/o favor & =ity w/o exception for everyone, we honor Dr. MLK, Jr. & his enduring call to justice, dignity & freedom for all. His vision reminds us that democracy is strongest when everyone is treated =ly & we stand up together against hate & exclusion.
0
0
0
The Observer says these schools exclude non-Christian and LGBTQ+ kids. “Taxpayers should not be forced to fund someone else’s religion or discrimination; it’s a violation of taxpayers’ religious freedom.” AU's Nik Nartowicz, lead policy counsel.
texasobserver.org
The state has signed off on voucher funds for schools that exclude non-Christian and LGBTQ+ kids.
0
0
0
Today honors passage of Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on 1/16/1786. Its provisions of no established church & freedom of religion for all became the model for the U.S. Constitution's 1st Amendment. Celebrate by recommitting to protect church-state separation.
0
1
2
More than 160 Texas faith leaders urge school districts to reject prayer policy under new state law. We were glad to participate in this effort and grateful to the faith leaders who support our effort. https://t.co/p8lewsDDuE via @houstonchron
houstonchronicle.com
A new state law requires school boards to vote on establishing a period of prayer and “reading of the Bible or other religious text" at public schools.
0
2
1
Texas Supreme Court rules: it does not violate rules on judicial impartiality for a judge to publicly refuse to officiate same-sex weddings based on their sincerely held religious belief.
keranews.org
Texas Supreme Court justices reinforced their stance that judges who decline to perform certain weddings for religious reasons won’t face state sanctions.
0
0
1
On 1-13, SCOTUS will hear 2 cases on whether states can categorically bar transgender girls & women from female sports teams. A broad ruling could open the door to widespread discrimination against trans people in every part of public life.
3
0
0
"The government’s idea of 'Judeo-Christianity' doesn’t sound very Jewish," Houston's Rabbi David Segal writes. "If this is Judeo-Christianity, it seems that what comes after the hyphen is doing most of the work." https://t.co/sycUfohs2o
religionnews.com
(RNS) — If this is Judeo-Christianity, it seems that what comes after the hyphen is doing most of the work.
0
0
0
AU, joined by allied groups, files brief urging federal appeals court to affirm that religious freedom does not give Catholic Relief Services a license to discriminate against an LGBTQ+ worker by compensating him less than other employees. https://t.co/Du8svBfdus
au.org
AU and allies urged the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm that religious freedom does not give Catholic Relief Services a license to discriminate against an LGBTQ+ worker by compensating...
0
0
0
“Christian nationalists, with help from the Trump administration, are attempting to eviscerate the popular Johnson Amendment so they can misuse charitable donations for partisan political campaigns.” . https://t.co/lT7dMPE4QW
baptistnews.com
A constitutional watchdog group may not defend the Johnson Amendment in litigation filed by religious groups seeking to promote political causes from the pulpit, a federal judge in Texas ruled....
0
0
0
"The proposal to exempt only plaintiff churches and not secular nonprofits (from the Johnson Amendment) would be unfair, unconstitutional and unhealthy for our democracy because it would allow churches to become unaccountable political action committees.” AU's @rachelklaser.
A constitutional watchdog group may not defend the Johnson Amendment in litigation filed by religious groups seeking to promote political causes from the pulpit, a federal judge in Texas ruled. https://t.co/KBpp53lKS1
0
0
0
Ten of the most significant wins AU achieved in 2025, including in Texas, bring hope for 2026 and beyond. Let's resolve to keep the momentum going in 2026!
au.org
Ten of the most significant wins AU achieved in 2025 bring hope for 2026 and beyond.
0
0
0
Americans United is uniquely positioned to lead at this moment. AU’s staff is perhaps the largest it has ever been, and its budget has grown to accommodate new programs. Membership and support have skyrocketed. The sense of energy is palpable.
au.org
Americans United is uniquely positioned to lead at this moment. AU’s staff is perhaps the largest it has ever been, and its budget has grown to accommodate new programs. Membership and support have...
0
0
0
AU defended the religious freedom of all Americans in court, through investigations and with education. AU was made for moments like these. We are prepared and ready to keep fighting but we can't do this alone. Will you join us?
au.org
A look back at the Trump administration's attacks on church-state separation from the past year, how AU is fighting back and how you can help.
0
1
1
AU defended the religious freedom of all Americans in court, through investigations and with education. AU was made for moments like these. We are prepared and ready to keep fighting but we can't do this alone. Will you join us?
au.org
A look back at the Trump administration's attacks on church-state separation from the past year, how AU is fighting back and how you can help.
0
1
1
A look back at the Trump administration's attacks on church-state separation from the past year, how AU is fighting back and how you can help.
au.org
A look back at the Trump administration's attacks on church-state separation from the past year, how AU is fighting back and how you can help.
0
0
0