The Interfaith Alliance v. Trump
Overview
Overview
The Interfaith Alliance sued the Trump administration over the creation of the Religious Liberty Commission, alleging that it has taken actions that violate the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The Issue
Issue
Does the creation and operation of the Religious Liberty Commission violate the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)?
The Rules
Rule
FACA, 5 U.S.C. App. § 1 et seq., establishes procedural requirements for federal advisory committees, including public notice, meeting transparency, and membership balance requirements. A committee falls under FACA if it is established or utilized by a federal agency and advises that agency.
The Application
Analysis
The Interfaith Alliance alleges that the Religious Liberty Commission's composition or operational procedures violate FACA's requirements, likely arguing either that the Commission was not properly established as an advisory committee or that its membership does not comply with FACA's balance and transparency mandates.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The case remains active before Judge John P. Cronan in the Southern District of New York as of February 9, 2026, with the parties presumably briefing FACA's applicability and whether violations occurred.
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