Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
5d ago

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Religious Liberty Commission

The commission, announced during the National Day of Prayer, will address threats to religious freedom and provide policy recommendations to the White House.

Image
Image
Image
President Donald Trump and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speak at a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 1, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Overview

  • President Trump officially signed an executive order creating the Religious Liberty Commission during a National Day of Prayer event on May 1, 2025.
  • The commission will focus on six key areas: parental rights in education, conscience protections, attacks on houses of worship, free speech, school choice, and institutional autonomy.
  • Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick will chair the commission, with Dr. Ben Carson serving as vice chair, alongside prominent religious and legal figures.
  • The commission will report to the White House Faith Office and Domestic Policy Council, advising on executive and legislative actions to safeguard religious freedom.
  • This initiative builds on Trump’s earlier Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, reflecting his administration’s commitment to faith-based rights.