The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its opinion in the Fulton v Philadelphia, SCA is ready for what's next.
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Dear Friend,
Today the U.S. Supreme Court finally issued its opinion ([link removed]) in the Fulton v Philadelphia case, the effects of which could profoundly impact protections for nontheists, LGBTQ+ people, and other minorities. It also could have substantial consequences for the separation of religion and government.
On the surface, the 9-0 decision allows a religious foster care agency to get away with ignoring nondiscrimination protections, while expanding religious exemptions and endangering the civil rights of everyone. Even though this decision is narrow in scope, it is nonetheless incredibly disappointing and immensely concerning. The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) remains vigilant to all the ways religion is used to inflict harm upon others and gain a privileged status in our secular pluralist democracy.
Here are statements and legal analyses from some of our member organizations: American Atheists ([link removed]) , the American Humanist Association ([link removed]) , Center for Inquiry ([link removed]) , and the Freedom From Religion Foundation ([link removed]) .
To learn more about the consequences of this decision and what you can do to help defend the rights of your fellow Americans please join us for three online events. ([link removed])
The first two events are tonight; a Virtual Rally, followed by a Town Hall. Join the Rally here ([link removed]) at 7pm ET where we’ll gather together as a broad community, hear from amazing speakers and watch outstanding performers. Also RSVP for the login to the Town Hall ([link removed]) which will feature experts providing analysis of the opinion, how it will affect our lives, and what still needs to be done. These events are made possible by the #DecisionDay coalition and are co-sponsored by SCA.
RSVP: Decision Day Rally & Town Hall ([link removed])
The third event, Eroding the Wall: The Impact of Fulton on Church/State Separation ([link removed]) , takes place tomorrow at 1pm ET and is hosted by American Atheists. This event will feature presenters from within the secular movement who will discuss the consequences of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia and how we can protect the rights of nonreligious Americans and other minorities despite this concerning Supreme Court decision.
RSVP: Eroding the Wall ([link removed])
Our coalition has been preparing for this court decision for many months and our work lobbying lawmakers on your behalf has been crucial to this strategy. We could not do this work without your support. To take further action in service of our mission to strengthen and protect the wall of separation between religion and government and to fight against religious privilege, please click the "I want to help" ([link removed]) button below. Each dollar goes towards our advocacy on behalf of secular Americans like you!
Thank you for your solidarity,
Debbie Allen
Executive Director
Secular Coalition for America
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