Religious Exemption Rights Gain Ground

Courtroom Progress, Federal Support 
and Action YOU can Take TODAY!

Major momentum is building in the fight to restore religious exemptions for school vaccine mandates. A surge of federal, legal, and grassroots activity is strengthening the case for religious liberty across the country—and those already engaged in this effort are making a real impact.

Here is a summary of the significant developments that have unfolded over the past few weeks:

🔥 White House Affirms Religious Exemptions

At a White House Press Briefing, Amanda Head of Just the News asked whether the President supports religious exemptions for childhood vaccines in all 50 states. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded unequivocally:  “The President supports religious exemptions.” This is a significant endorsement that directly backs the legal fight AVFCA is leading in California.

Watch the full clip here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKdWKasSXte/

🎧 AVFCA Featured on the "Furthermore" Podcast

Christina joined Amanda Head on her "Furthermore" podcast to talk about California’s vaccine laws and the broader fight for religious rights, as well as many other issues relating to AVFCA’s mission and work.

Listen here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-turned-activist-takes-on-californias-vaccine-laws/id1739826831?i=1000711812104
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZniTzJlOpI4K9xUecJtV2?si=tC06QOPrSN-qjbVJJx6CuQ

📣 AVFCA Lawsuits in California

A Voice for Choice Advocacy is actively pursuing two lawsuits challenging California’s SB 277, which stripped away personal belief and religious exemptions for school vaccines.

Most recently, on June 5, 2025, AVFCA’s attorneys presented arguments in court on the Motion to Dismiss our Second Amended Complaint. The Court was well-prepared and dug deep into both procedural and constitutional questions—particularly the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. The judge appeared receptive and curious, hinting at the potential for higher court review. A ruling is expected soon.

Learn more about our litigation here: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/litigation/ca-school-vaccine-religious-exemption-lawsuit/

📝 Working with Federal Advocates

AVFCA has been collaborating with Elyse Young from Guiding the Impact in New York, to urge the newly created Religious Liberty Commission to address unconstitutional policies in New York, California, Connecticut, and Maine that deny religious exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements, discriminating against religious families by barring their children from education and healthcare. It requests specific recommendations in the Commission’s report to restore religious freedom through executive and legislative actions, initiate legal action against these states, and protect access to medical care for religious families.

Read the letter to be submitted to President Trump and Congress here: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLUAP_X5EanMgLPr1s48AhB0NDyD-1O2/view

📬 Take Action This Weekend: Send Comments to the Religious Liberty Commission

Next week, on Monday June 16, the Religious Liberty Commission will have their first hearing, which will explore how religious liberty and faith have been a paramount to our nation’s success since our founding.  Let your voice be heard!

Action: Submit your comment to the Religious Liberty Commission urging them to require all states have religious exemptions for school vaccine mandates.

🕔 Deadline: June 15, 2025 at 5 PM
Submit Public Comment: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urge-the-religious-liberty-commission-to-restore-religious-exemptions
Your story matters—speak out today!

Now is the time to stand up for religious rights for our children. Every voice, every action, every lawsuit brings us one step closer to reclaiming religious rights for all children across California.   As AVFCA brings you the lawsuit with the goal of bringing Religious Exemptions to School Vaccine Mandates, we ask you to dig deeply and donate all you can to support AVFCA's lawsuits and our efforts in 2025.  Thank you in advance for your dedication and support!

If you don't want to use PayPal, you can send a check, use Venmo or use Zelle:

Send Check to: A Voice for Choice Advocacy, 530 Showers Drive #7404, Mountain View CA 94040

Send Venmo to: @avoiceforchoice (Note: you have to search under "Business" to find us)

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Thank you for your generosity.  Together we can make change happen!

C

Christina Hildebrand
President/Founder
A Voice for Choice Advocacy, Inc.
[email protected]
www.AVoiceForChoiceAdvocacy.org