Dear AU Supporter,

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has set in motion a full-scale assault on church-state separation. His administration is moving quickly to enact policies that undermine religious freedom, public education, and civil rights. The forces against us are gaining new advantages as the Trump Administration destroys church-state guardrails and stacks key federal offices with Christian Nationalists whose only qualification is to “jump” when Trump commands.

With Americans United’s unparalleled expertise and our litigation, public policy, outreach, and communications experts, we’re ready to meet this moment. News from AU may seem quiet right now, but know that we are playing chess while the administration plays checkers.

If you’re feeling frustrated about the attacks on our rights, you’re not alone. When you join our Shield Society with a monthly donation, you’ll transform that frustration into sustained action – fueling lawsuits, advocacy, and outreach that directly challenge extremism: [link removed]

We won’t sugarcoat it. Trump’s agenda, outlined in Project 2025, is already underway. AU Supporter, this means we need to throw everything we’ve got at preserving the cause of religious freedom. AU’s policy and legal teams are watching every move – crafting counterstrategies, lawsuits, and grassroots activism to counter the administration’s gross overreach – but we need you by our side. That’s why I urge you to take action now. To shake off our fear and anger, the temptation to give up, and the self-defeating assumption that all is lost.

Monthly giving ensures that AU has the sustained resources to:
— File lawsuits to challenge unconstitutional policies.
— Push back against extremist legislation in the states and at the federal level.
— Leverage our national and state networks to swiftly block harmful legislation through strategic collaboration with like-minded organization
— Mobilize grassroots activists to defend religious freedom for all.
— Host our annual Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) that brings together allies and activists from across the country for training, networking and Capitol Hill lobbying.
— Keep the pressure on decision-makers and fight for long-term change.

The challenges ahead are steep, but AU has fought and won before. During Trump’s first term, we sued his administration 10 times, and our supporters ensured we had the resources to do it. We won’t win every time, but we must make every effort to hold back the tide of Christian Nationalism, and we’re in this for the long haul.

We need the strongest possible foundation to fight back – and your monthly support is that foundation. The Shield Society is a community of AU’s most dedicated supporters who provide the reliable, ongoing funding we need to respond quickly and forcefully. Will you join by starting a monthly donation today: [link removed]

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We can’t afford to wait. Become a monthly donor today and be part of the frontline defense against religious extremism: [link removed]

With hope and determination,

Rachel K. Laser
President and CEO

Christian Nationalists are playing the long game. We must be just as relentless. Your ongoing support helps AU plan strategically and respond quickly to new threats against church-state separation.

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