Religious Liberty Perspectives – Leaders

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Seth Dillon – Religious Liberty in the Private Sector – February 9, 2026

Dillon is the CEO of The Babylon Bee, a fast-growing news satire site that has overtaken The Onion in traffic and engagement. Taking on the tone of a traditional news media publication, the Bee satirizes real-world events and public figures. Dillon’s experience with censorship and deplatforming has placed him on the front lines of the battle for free speech in the public square. He now speaks on college campuses and at conferences across the country about the effectiveness of humor, the moral imperative of mockery, and the dangers of censorship.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ehe4GqDOjso

Religious Liberty Perspectives – Students

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Chike Uzuegbuman – Religious Liberty in Public Education – September 8, 2025

While peacefully sharing his Christian views with students on campus, college officials stopped Chike on two occasions, stating he needed permission in advance to use certain “speech zones” that were small and not open regularly. Chike followed the school’s policy, and was still stopped from speaking. Chike challenged the school’s policy all the way up to the Supreme Court, which ultimately ruled in his favor.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TpRZv9oXtf0

Religious Liberty Perspectives – Civil Rights Advocates

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Sameerah Munshi – Religious Liberty in Public Education – September 8, 2025

Sameerah has courageously spoken out against forcing children to learn radical gender ideology in schools. She testified before the Montgomery County School Board and has worked with the Coalition of Virtue and the Religious Freedom Institute.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmOHPV2tARI

Religious Liberty Perspectives – Teachers

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Marisol Arroyo-Castro – Religious Liberty in Public Education – September 29, 2025

While teaching in the New Britain School District, Marisol placed a crucifix by her desk along with other personal items, such as student artwork and a church calendar. In December 2024, school leadership abruptly told Marisol to remove the crucifix or be charged with insubordination. Marisol was later suspended without pay, placed on administrative leave, and involuntarily transferred to a non-teaching position for objecting. Attorneys have intervened on Marisol’s behalf in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EABuxrUPKJg

Religious Liberty Perspectives – Coaches

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Coach Bruce Pearl – Religious Liberty in the Private Sector

The all-time winningest coach in Auburn men’s basketball history, head coach Bruce Pearl has made the program into a national power by leading the Tigers to a pair of Final Fours, five Southeastern Conference Championships and six NCAA Tournament appearances in 11 seasons. Pearl is a Founder and Senior Advisor of the Jewish Coaches Association, a non-profit organization working to foster the growth and development of individuals of the Jewish faith at all levels of sports, both nationally and internationally.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZM_DdwFmK8k

Religious Liberty Perspectives – Hindu American Servicemembers

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

2LT Rao Harish– Religious Liberty in the Military – December 10, 2025

Rao joined the U.S. Army in 2015. During his basic training, through the advocacy of a chaplain, Rao received religious accommodations allowing him to both serve and practice his Hindu faith. Rao is now an Army officer and pursuing studies to enter the Chaplain Corps to provide spiritual support to Hindu and other servicemembers of faith.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/l8LSxkgjlkQ

Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

“You know, some people choose to tolerate crime, but [President Trump] chose law and order, and that’s why this Task Force worked.

We know it’s so dangerous what our law enforcement officers do. But know this—Donald Trump, and this administration have your backs.”

– Attorney General Pam Bondi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcD_ejnQn6M

Religious Liberty Perspectives – Sikh Servicemembers

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor – Religious Liberty in the Military – December 10, 2025

Capt. Toor served with distinction in the U.S. Marine Corps for eleven years, with a medical retirement in 2025. During his time in the Marines, Capt. Toor advocated for religious accommodations to allow servicemembers of the Sikh faith to both serve and maintain their articles of faith.

Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5mt29YtkwAQ