Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Trump's Religious Liberty Commission for Lack of Diversity
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the composition of President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, which was accused of lacking religious and ideological diversity. The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of multifaith organizations, argued that the commission, composed solely of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish members, violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act's requirement for a fair balance of viewpoints. The court ruled that the commission's membership is sufficiently diverse, noting that the religious beliefs of its members are not relevant to its function. The commission was established by President Trump in May 2025 to report on religious liberty in the U.S. by July 2026. Despite the dismissal, the plaintiffs, represented by Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Democracy Forward, expressed disappointment and concern over the commission's perceived Christian Nationalist bias. 
