About Americans United

Americans United for Separation of Church and State (Americans United or AU for short) is an advocacy group for religious freedom in the United States. It promotes the separation of church and state, a legal doctrine seen by AU as being enshrined in the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Quotes about Americans United

  1. Americans United and the plaintiffs in this lawsuit want to uphold the Constitution and ensure religious minorities do not feel like second-class citizens in South Carolina.
    Sandhya Bathija in 'I Believe' rally decries judge's ruling
  2. Americans United recommends that the Board proceed with caution in adopting the standards approved at the January Board meeting because courts have determined that undermining evolution like the January amendments do is unconstitutional.
    In Americans United Urges Texas School Board To Reject Religious Indoctrination In Science Classes
  1. Mentioned In 164 Articles

  2. Use of Government Property to Relocate NYC Mosque Raises Serious Legal Questions, Says Americans United

    Explore Article Americans United (Aug 18 2010)

    ...al Treatment Use of Government Property to Relocate NYC Mosque Raises Serious Legal Questions, Says Americans United August 18, 2010 Church-State Watchdog Group Says Government Can’t Subsidize Religion Or Give It Pre......o-called “Ground Zero mosque” raises serious constitutional issues and could spark litigation, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State. “I understand that some people are not happy with the prospect of an Islamic center opening in Man... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Washington   Manhattan   New York

  3. Americans United, Allies Commend House Resolution On Texas School ...

    Explore Article Secular News Daily (Aug 13 2010)

    ...iday, August 13th, 2010 Tweet Share Public school curriculum standards should never be politicized, Americans United for Separation of Church and State and allied organizations said today. In a joint letter, Americans United and 22 other religious, educational and advocacy groups commended U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice John... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Americans United   Religious Liberty   Naacp

  4. Oklahoma Chapter of Americans United: Americans United, Allies ...

    Explore Article Oklahoma Chapter of Americans United (Aug 12 2010)

    ...faith Alliance, National Alliance of Black School Educators, ... August 10, 2010 In a joint letter, Americans United and 22 other religious, educational and advocacy groups commended U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson f...... Federation of Teachers, Americans for Religious Liberty, American Association of University Women, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Anti-Defamation League, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Catholics for Choice, Cente... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Washington   Texas State Board of Education   Religious Liberty

  5. Americans United, Allies Commend House Resolution On Texas School ...

    Explore Article YubaNet.com (Aug 10 2010)

    ...ol Educators, ... August 10, 2010 - Public school curriculum standards should never be politicized, Americans United for Separation of Church and State and allied organizations said today. In a joint letter, Americans United and 22 other religious, educational and advocacy groups commended U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson f... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Barry W. Lynn   America   Washington

  6. The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Americans United, Allies Commend ...

    Explore Article The Politics of Jamie Sanderson (Aug 10 2010)

    ...ance of Black School Educators, ... Public school curriculum standards should never be politicized, Americans United for Separation of Church and State and allied organizations said today. In a joint letter, Americans United and 22 other religious, educational and advocacy groups commended U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson f... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Religious Liberty   Naacp   Texas State Board of Education

  7. Texas School Board: Don't Politicize Public School Curriculum Standards

    Explore Article Opposing Views (Aug 10 2010)

    Texas School Board: Don't Politicize Public School Curriculum Standards ... Not Be Politicized, Says AU’s Lynn Public school curriculum standards should never be politicized, Americans United for Separation of Church and State and allied organizations said today. In a joint letter, Americans United and 22 other religious, educational and advocacy groups commended U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson f... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   America   Texas State Board of Education   Americans United

  8. Americans United, Allies Commend House Resolution On Texas School Board’s Biased Social Studies Standards

    Explore Article Americans United (Aug 10 2010)

    ... Not Be Politicized, Says AU’s Lynn Public school curriculum standards should never be politicized, Americans United for Separation of Church and State and allied organizations said today. In a joint letter, Americans United and 22 other religious, educational and advocacy groups commended U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice John... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   America   Washington   Religious Liberty

  9. Religion Clause: Group Asks IRS To Investigate Campaign E-mail By Non-Profit Religious Group

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Jul 22 2010)

    ...ing an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... --US Const., Amend. 1 Americans United announced yesterday that it had sent a letter (full text) to the Internal Revenue Service asking it... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Internal Revenue Service   Americans United   Oklahoma

  10. Calif. Community College Should Not Impose Religion at Public Events, Americans United Tells Appeals Court

    Explore Article Americans United (Jul 13 2010)

    ...ty Community College District Calif. Community College Should Not Impose Religion at Public Events, Americans United Tells Appeals Court July 13, 2010 Watchdog Group Asks Court To Protect Religious Liberty Rights O......ct Religious Liberty Rights Of All Students And Faculty In Orange County Community College District Americans United for Separation of Church and State has asked a federal appeals court to stop a Southern California community college from proselyt... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Washington   Barry W. Lynn   Americans United

  11. Family presses appeal of prayer ruling

    Explore Article delmarvanow.com (Jul 6 2010)

    Family presses appeal of prayer rulingDelmarva Daily Times... Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Union for Reform Judaism, Hindu American Foundation, People for the American Way Foundation and Th......ths and some with no religious affiliation at all," said the Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United. And those meetings "should not feature invocations that leave some students out," he said. In his ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Delaware   Barry W. Lynn   Jane Doe

  12. Family appeals IR school board prayer ruling

    Explore Article delmarvanow.com (Jul 2 2010)

    ...ious organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, the Delaware chapter of the ACLU, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the Union for Reform Judaism, the Hindu American Foundation, People for the American Way Foundatio......ths and some with no religious affiliation at all," said the Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United. And those meetings "should not feature invocations that leave some students out," he said. In ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Americans United   Union for Reform Judaism   Delaware

  13. Family appeals Indian River prayer ruling

    Explore Article delawareonline (Jul 1 2010)

    Family appeals Indian River prayer ruling ...gious organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union, the Delaware chapter of the ACLU, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the Union for Reform Judaism, Hindu American Foundation, People for the American Way Foundation an......ths and some with no religious affiliation at all," said the Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United. And those meetings "should not feature invocations that leave some students out," he said. In ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Delaware   Barry W. Lynn   Jane Doe

  14. Family presses apeal of prayer ruling

    Explore Article delmarvanow.com (Jun 30 2010)

    ...gious organizations including The American Civil Liberties Union, the Delaware chapter of the ACLU, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Union for Reform Judaism, Hindu American Foundation, People for the American Way Foundation and Th......ths and some with no religious affiliation at all,” said the Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United. And those meetings “should not feature invocations that leave some students out,” he said. In ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Delaware   Barry W. Lynn   Philadelphia

  15. Oklahoma Chapter of Americans United: Sectarian Prayer At Delaware ...

    Explore Article Oklahoma Chapter of Americans United (Jun 30 2010)

    Oklahoma Chapter of Americans United: Sectarian Prayer At Delaware ... ...tions before meetings of the Indian River School District’s board. Groups signing the brief include Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Delaware, People For the American Way Foundation, ...... Committee, the Union for Reform Judaism and the Hindu American Foundation. The Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United executive director, said public school boards have a responsibility to obey the Constitution ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Delaware   Washington   Michael A. Blank

  16. Sectarian Prayer At Delaware School Board Meetings ...

    Explore Article God Discussion (Jun 30 2010)

    Sectarian Prayer At Delaware School Board Meetings ... ...the American Jewish Committee, the Union for Reform Judaism and the Hindu American Foundation. ... (Americans United – June 29, 2010) -A Delaware school board’s practice of opening its meetings with Christian prayers......tions before meetings of the Indian River School District’s board. Groups signing the brief include Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Delaware, People For the American Way Foundation, ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Delaware   Washington   Aclu

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