Reimagining Religious Freedom in America | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A Trump-appointed commission is challenging the long-held notion of a strict “separation of church and state,” arguing the phrase isn’t in the Constitution and has been weaponized to silence religious expression. Drawing on over 100 personal testimonies—from bullied kids to threatened teachers—the group claims religious freedom is being stifled across public life. They urge the DOJ to clarify religious liberty protections, launch reporting hotlines, and even repeal the Johnson Amendment, all to restore faith-based expression without fear, saying it’s closer to the founders’ vision. Listen in…