Judge rejects challenge to Religious Liberty Commission

The administration established the commission in a bid to review threats to religious liberty. The panel is expected to deliver its final report this year.

Published: July 27, 2026 3:14pm

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a challenge to the establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission established under the Trump administration that had argued it improperly excluded certain religions.

The Interfaith Alliance and several non-Jewish and non-Christian groups sued, arguing that the commission was not in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

U.S. District Judge John Cronan dismissed the complaint, citing a lack of standing and failure to state a claim.

The administration established the commission in a bid to review threats to religious liberty. The panel is expected to deliver its final report this year.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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