Join us: A virtual discussion on faith-based lawsuits in the second Trump administration

Religious Responses: Faith-Based Lawsuits During the Second Trump Administration When: May 20, 12:30-1:30 P.M. ET At a time when religion’s role in public life is more important than ever, we invite you to join us for an important virtual conversation: Religious Responses: Faith-Based Lawsuits During the Second Trump Administration. As the Trump administration is moving quickly on major policy changes regarding immigration and funding for faith-based groups, we’re also seeing religious organizations responding with renewed legal and public advocacy. From court challenges involving claims of religious freedom to increased scrutiny of faith-based refugee resettlement programs, these groups are once again playing a visible role in national debates. Join us for this free virtual event featuring: Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church The Rev. Carlos Malavé, President of the Latino Christian National Network, In conversation with  RNS reporter Aleja Hertzler-McCain who’s been closely covering these issues. Liz Reiner Platt, director of the Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Columbia Law School Hosted by journalist Niala Boodhoo 12:30-1:30 ET, Tuesday May 20 We’ll discuss what’s motivating their responses, including legal actions, as well as other strategies they’re employing to maintain their faith-based missions. How are they defining success in these efforts? This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up below; then bring your questions so you can discuss with the rest of our RNS community. Reserve your spot Niala Boodhoo Emcee Niala Boodhoo is a veteran journalist, host and moderator. You can hear her many Fridays on NPR stations across the US hosting the Friday News Roundup on 1A. She's been a journalist since 2000 for news organizations including Reuters, The Miami Herald and Axios.  Aleja Hertzler-McCain Moderator Aleja Hertzler-McCain is a reporter for RNS covering Latino faith and American Catholicism. Before joining RNS, Hertzler-McCain reported at the National Catholic Reporter and Sojourners, where she won awards from the Catholic Media Association and The Associated Church Press. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music and anthropology from Pomona College in Claremont, Calif. Rev. Carlos Malavé Panelist The Rev. Carlos L. Malavé ispresident of the Latino Christian National Network (LCNN.) LCNN is a broad Christian Latino network in our country, including Pentecostal, Evangelical, Catholic, and Mainline leaders. Rev. Malave is passionate about justice, unity, and love. Bishop Sean Rowe Panelist The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.  Liz Reiner Platt Panelist Liz Reiner Platt is the director of the Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Columbia Law School. She publishes on the intersection of religious freedom and other fundamental rights. Her recent work includes the Southern Hospitals Report, which examines religious restrictions on medical care at Protestant-affiliated hospitals, A Religious Right to Abortion: Legal History & Analysis, discussing past and contemporary challenges to abortion bans on religious liberty grounds, and Whose Faith Matters?, an exploration of religious freedom movements outside the Christian Right.