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What laws protect religious freedom?
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects religious freedom in two ways:
The “Establishment Clause” prohibits the government from adopting an official religion, and
The “Free Exercise Clause” prohibits the government from interfering with people’s practice of religion.
The First Amendment applies to all levels of government: federal, state, and local. The government must provide at least as much protection for religious liberty as the Constitution requires, but they can choose to provide more. In fact, state constitutions and laws often provide greater protection for religious freedom than does the U.S. Constitution.Share
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