Religious Freedom Restoration Act

The Trump administration directed federal agencies to prioritize religious liberty in regulations and enforcement, citing the First Amendment, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and recent Supreme Court rulings. The guidance emphasizes compliance with legal protections for religious exercise in employment, contracts, and grants, referencing cases like Kennedy v. Bremerton School District and Groff v. DeJoy.

The Trump administration updated Department of Justice guidance to prioritize religious liberty in federal regulations and policies, citing Supreme Court rulings and statutory protections like the First Amendment and Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The changes emphasize accommodating religious expression in workplaces, ensuring equal access for religious organizations in federal contracts, and aligning with recent court decisions such as Kennedy v. Bremerton School District and Groff v. DeJoy.

Frontline Policy, a Georgia evangelical lobbying group, was fined $17,500 for ethics violations including unregistered lobbying and failing to file over $380,000 in mandatory disclosure reports. The group, which advocates for conservative legislation like the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, has previously been fined over $4,000 for similar violations.