The Religious Freedom Restoration Act At 25: How It Fosters Peaceful Pluralism

Event Marriage and Family
Event Marriage and Family

January 16, 2019 The Religious Freedom Restoration Act At 25: How It Fosters Peaceful Pluralism

It has been 25 years since Congress passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) with near unanimous support.

Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Heritage Foundation

214 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC
20002

Keynote Address

The Honorable

Matthew Whitaker

Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice of the United States

Description

It has been 25 years since Congress passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) with near unanimous support. Since then it has prevented the government from infringing on the freedom of a wide variety of religious individuals and groups to exercise their religious beliefs. But with the new Congress, there could be legislative efforts to limit the application of RFRA. Join us for a keynote address from Acting Attorney General Whitaker followed by a panel discussion featuring Jewish, Muslim, and Christian perspectives on protecting religious freedom.