Hindus for Human Rights rejects the use of anti-terror laws to silence religious minorities and peaceful dissent. USCIRF highlights the cases of Jagtar Singh Johal, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Johal’s bail is welcome. All three deserve freedom and justice.
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India Continues to Weaponize Terrorism Laws to Detain Religious Minorities
Sep 24, 2026
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September 26, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Hindus for Human Rights rejects the use of anti-terror laws to silence religious minorities and peaceful dissent. USCIRF highlights the cases of Jagtar Singh Johal, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Johal’s bail is welcome. All three deserve freedom and justice.
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A new USCIRF report links religious freedom violations to the risk of mass atrocities worldwide. Yet Pagans, polytheists, and other minority faith traditions remain largely absent from its analysis.
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#pagan #witchcraft #polytheists #USCIRF #religiousfreedom #paganism
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#pagan #witchcraft #polytheists #USCIRF #religiousfreedom #paganism
USCIRF Warns Religious Freedom Violations Signal Atrocity Risk, Again Omitting Pagans and Polytheists - News, Paganism, U.S., World
Witchcraft & Pagan News - A new USCIRF report links religious freedom violations to the risk of mass atrocities worldwide. Yet Pagans, polytheists, and other minority faith traditions remain largely a...
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March 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
A new USCIRF report links religious freedom violations to the risk of mass atrocities worldwide. Yet Pagans, polytheists, and other minority faith traditions remain largely absent from its analysis.
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#pagan #witchcraft #polytheists #USCIRF #religiousfreedom #paganism
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#pagan #witchcraft #polytheists #USCIRF #religiousfreedom #paganism
As we bomb Nigeria for Xmas, remember that Leonard Leo, in 2009 as a USCIRF political appointee, was one of the first to push for Nigeria to be named a “country of particular concern” opening to way for trump attack.
Some USCIRF commissioners openly dissented.
www.uscirf.gov/publications...
Some USCIRF commissioners openly dissented.
www.uscirf.gov/publications...
December 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
As we bomb Nigeria for Xmas, remember that Leonard Leo, in 2009 as a USCIRF political appointee, was one of the first to push for Nigeria to be named a “country of particular concern” opening to way for trump attack.
Some USCIRF commissioners openly dissented.
www.uscirf.gov/publications...
Some USCIRF commissioners openly dissented.
www.uscirf.gov/publications...
It is not AI - picture taken on a USCIRF govt junket.
October 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It is not AI - picture taken on a USCIRF govt junket.
A Nigerian Christian survivor told USCIRF that airstrikes won’t end persecution, saying bombs traumatize civilians and fuel more violence.
She urged strategies that strengthen communities, including intelligence-sharing, to thwart militants and protect innocents.
julieroys.com/bombs-will-n...
She urged strategies that strengthen communities, including intelligence-sharing, to thwart militants and protect innocents.
julieroys.com/bombs-will-n...
Bombs will not deter Christian persecution in Nigeria, survivor tells USCIRF
Nigerian survivor tells USCIRF bombs won’t stop Christian persecution, urging peaceful US strategies to confront jihadists & protect people.
julieroys.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
A Nigerian Christian survivor told USCIRF that airstrikes won’t end persecution, saying bombs traumatize civilians and fuel more violence.
She urged strategies that strengthen communities, including intelligence-sharing, to thwart militants and protect innocents.
julieroys.com/bombs-will-n...
She urged strategies that strengthen communities, including intelligence-sharing, to thwart militants and protect innocents.
julieroys.com/bombs-will-n...
This shouldn't be news but it is: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom finally appointed a well-known defender of church/state separation.
It's about damn time.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
It's about damn time.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
Rachel Laser’s appointment to the government's religious freedom commission offers a serious counterweight to Christian Nationalist influence
www.friendlyatheist.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This shouldn't be news but it is: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom finally appointed a well-known defender of church/state separation.
It's about damn time.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
It's about damn time.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
Oh, this is great! USCIRF has produced three reports on expedited removal over the last 20 years, all of which have confirmed problems with the process that likely lead to asylum seekers being sent back to persecution.
US Commission on International Religious Freedom released a report Friday updating recommendations on expedited removal
Many of the problems repeatedly documented since 2005 remain unaddressed 20 years later. These flaws raise serious concerns that the US is erroneously returning asylum seekers...
Many of the problems repeatedly documented since 2005 remain unaddressed 20 years later. These flaws raise serious concerns that the US is erroneously returning asylum seekers...
USCIRF Releases Updated Recommendations on Asylum Seekers in Expedited Removal
www.uscirf.gov
March 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Oh, this is great! USCIRF has produced three reports on expedited removal over the last 20 years, all of which have confirmed problems with the process that likely lead to asylum seekers being sent back to persecution.
Before you go. Please release the “threatening” emails Leonard Leo sent to Josh Dubois re President Obama and USCIRF in 2011.
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
April 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Before you go. Please release the “threatening” emails Leonard Leo sent to Josh Dubois re President Obama and USCIRF in 2011.
The Hindu nationalist RSS helped make discrimination & violence against religious minorities mainstream in India. Its chief, Mohan Baghwat, should face accountability—not be given a platform to foment hatred.
The Trump Administration Should Reconsider Mohan Bhagwat's U.S. Visit - New India Abroad
Former chairs and commissioners of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urge the Trump Administration to reconsider Mohan Bhagwat's U.S. visit due to concerns over violation...
www.newindiaabroad.com
August 30, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The Hindu nationalist RSS helped make discrimination & violence against religious minorities mainstream in India. Its chief, Mohan Baghwat, should face accountability—not be given a platform to foment hatred.
She seems like a good appointment, but USCIRF has always been - from day one - a waste of taxpayer money. It’s purpose is for Christian right wing amateurs to meddle in foreign policy. I worked there 2009-2012 - Leonard Leo was my boss.
Nothing has changed.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
Nothing has changed.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
Rachel Laser’s appointment to the government's religious freedom commission offers a serious counterweight to Christian Nationalist influence
www.friendlyatheist.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
She seems like a good appointment, but USCIRF has always been - from day one - a waste of taxpayer money. It’s purpose is for Christian right wing amateurs to meddle in foreign policy. I worked there 2009-2012 - Leonard Leo was my boss.
Nothing has changed.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
Nothing has changed.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/rachel-las...
The PRC denies Tibetans their right to religious freedom. USCIRF’s 2026 report details the abuses the people of #Tibet face under Chinese rule.
Read more: savetibet.org/uscirf-decri...
Read more: savetibet.org/uscirf-decri...
March 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The PRC denies Tibetans their right to religious freedom. USCIRF’s 2026 report details the abuses the people of #Tibet face under Chinese rule.
Read more: savetibet.org/uscirf-decri...
Read more: savetibet.org/uscirf-decri...
In case anyone is wondering. This is not AI. It was taken by colleague when I was at USCIRF, 2010, I think. Leonard Leo was on a taxpayer funded trip to Egypt when this was snapped. Lots of hilarity in the office when this first got passed around.
May 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
In case anyone is wondering. This is not AI. It was taken by colleague when I was at USCIRF, 2010, I think. Leonard Leo was on a taxpayer funded trip to Egypt when this was snapped. Lots of hilarity in the office when this first got passed around.
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
open.substack.com/pub/friendly...
open.substack.com/pub/friendly...
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
Rachel Laser’s appointment to the government's religious freedom commission offers a serious counterweight to Christian Nationalist influence
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
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1/3 Another success for AllatRA. Not only have they managed to infiltrate AP with their propaganda but they're also pointing out weaknesses of USCIRF.
Note: Their propaganda is based on a real problem - RATsIRS / Dvorkin / Malofeev ⏬
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Note: Their propaganda is based on a real problem - RATsIRS / Dvorkin / Malofeev ⏬
bsky.app/profile/toma...
March 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
1/3 Another success for AllatRA. Not only have they managed to infiltrate AP with their propaganda but they're also pointing out weaknesses of USCIRF.
Note: Their propaganda is based on a real problem - RATsIRS / Dvorkin / Malofeev ⏬
bsky.app/profile/toma...
Note: Their propaganda is based on a real problem - RATsIRS / Dvorkin / Malofeev ⏬
bsky.app/profile/toma...
@niaolainf.bsky.social spoke on a panel this week at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in a virtual hearing on laws regulating religion in Central Asia.
z.umn.edu/ap2v
z.umn.edu/ap2v
September 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
@niaolainf.bsky.social spoke on a panel this week at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in a virtual hearing on laws regulating religion in Central Asia.
z.umn.edu/ap2v
z.umn.edu/ap2v
JD credits this lady w getting his kids settled in in DC area schools.
Clearly runs in Leonard Leo-Opus Dei-Catholic Maga circles.
www.uscirf.gov/about-uscirf...
Clearly runs in Leonard Leo-Opus Dei-Catholic Maga circles.
www.uscirf.gov/about-uscirf...
Maureen Ferguson
www.uscirf.gov
May 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM
JD credits this lady w getting his kids settled in in DC area schools.
Clearly runs in Leonard Leo-Opus Dei-Catholic Maga circles.
www.uscirf.gov/about-uscirf...
Clearly runs in Leonard Leo-Opus Dei-Catholic Maga circles.
www.uscirf.gov/about-uscirf...
USCIRF ने उमर खालिद और शरजील इमाम की हिरासत पर जताई चिंता, कहा- शांतिपूर्ण प्रदर्शन के लिए कथित UAPA मामले में अब भी जेल में; धार्मिक अल्पसंख्यकों को चुप कराने का लगाया आरोप।
September 25, 2026 at 1:27 PM
USCIRF ने उमर खालिद और शरजील इमाम की हिरासत पर जताई चिंता, कहा- शांतिपूर्ण प्रदर्शन के लिए कथित UAPA मामले में अब भी जेल में; धार्मिक अल्पसंख्यकों को चुप कराने का लगाया आरोप।
I was USCIRF communications director 2009-2012. Leonard Leo was my political appointee boss. He’s not mentioned in “No Empathy” Barron press release.
www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/bis...
www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/bis...
Bishop Robert Barron named to serve on U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Barron, who already serves as a member of the domestically focused Religious Liberty Commission, was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump.
www.ewtnnews.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I was USCIRF communications director 2009-2012. Leonard Leo was my political appointee boss. He’s not mentioned in “No Empathy” Barron press release.
www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/bis...
www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/bis...
Dmytro Lubinets 🇺🇦
Meeting with representatives of the USCIRF. One of its missions is to provide recommendations for shaping U.S. foreign policy. I shared information about Russia’s violations of religious freedoms in Ukraine. USCIRF actively supports our country. 🤝Thank you for your efforts!
Meeting with representatives of the USCIRF. One of its missions is to provide recommendations for shaping U.S. foreign policy. I shared information about Russia’s violations of religious freedoms in Ukraine. USCIRF actively supports our country. 🤝Thank you for your efforts!
February 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Dmytro Lubinets 🇺🇦
Meeting with representatives of the USCIRF. One of its missions is to provide recommendations for shaping U.S. foreign policy. I shared information about Russia’s violations of religious freedoms in Ukraine. USCIRF actively supports our country. 🤝Thank you for your efforts!
Meeting with representatives of the USCIRF. One of its missions is to provide recommendations for shaping U.S. foreign policy. I shared information about Russia’s violations of religious freedoms in Ukraine. USCIRF actively supports our country. 🤝Thank you for your efforts!
A major bipartisan intervention from former @USCIRF chairs @nadinemaenza and Stephen Schneck:
The Trump administration should review Mohan Bhagwat’s eligibility to enter the United States and deny the RSS leader official meetings or diplomatic courtesies.
www.newindiaabroad.com/english/opin...
The Trump administration should review Mohan Bhagwat’s eligibility to enter the United States and deny the RSS leader official meetings or diplomatic courtesies.
www.newindiaabroad.com/english/opin...
The Trump Administration Should Reconsider Mohan Bhagwat's U.S. Visit - New India Abroad
Former chairs and commissioners of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urge the Trump Administration to reconsider Mohan Bhagwat's U.S. visit due to concerns over…
www.newindiaabroad.com
August 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
A major bipartisan intervention from former @USCIRF chairs @nadinemaenza and Stephen Schneck:
The Trump administration should review Mohan Bhagwat’s eligibility to enter the United States and deny the RSS leader official meetings or diplomatic courtesies.
www.newindiaabroad.com/english/opin...
The Trump administration should review Mohan Bhagwat’s eligibility to enter the United States and deny the RSS leader official meetings or diplomatic courtesies.
www.newindiaabroad.com/english/opin...
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
open.substack.com/pub/friendly...
open.substack.com/pub/friendly...
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
Rachel Laser’s appointment to the government's religious freedom commission offers a serious counterweight to Christian Nationalist influence
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Rachel Laser’s USCIRF appointment brings church-state separation back to the table
open.substack.com/pub/friendly...
open.substack.com/pub/friendly...
I sat w
@imillhiser.bsky.social at Peregrine Coffee on Capitol Hill June 5, 2017 for 90 mins, detailing my experience w Leonard Leo at USCIRF re religious liberty only meant far right Christian religious liberty.
Blew me off as a DiVinci Code kook.
Now he’s interested?
2017
archive.ph/kSy9e
@imillhiser.bsky.social at Peregrine Coffee on Capitol Hill June 5, 2017 for 90 mins, detailing my experience w Leonard Leo at USCIRF re religious liberty only meant far right Christian religious liberty.
Blew me off as a DiVinci Code kook.
Now he’s interested?
2017
archive.ph/kSy9e
August 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I sat w
@imillhiser.bsky.social at Peregrine Coffee on Capitol Hill June 5, 2017 for 90 mins, detailing my experience w Leonard Leo at USCIRF re religious liberty only meant far right Christian religious liberty.
Blew me off as a DiVinci Code kook.
Now he’s interested?
2017
archive.ph/kSy9e
@imillhiser.bsky.social at Peregrine Coffee on Capitol Hill June 5, 2017 for 90 mins, detailing my experience w Leonard Leo at USCIRF re religious liberty only meant far right Christian religious liberty.
Blew me off as a DiVinci Code kook.
Now he’s interested?
2017
archive.ph/kSy9e
US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), from the Medium article. Interesting
February 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), from the Medium article. Interesting
John Malcom - Leonard Leo stooge at Heritage. Ive known him since 2010. Leo hired him as USCIRF goon after firing incredibly qualified staffer for being Muslim. In my experience, Malcolm was a bully & racist.
He & the other Heritage staff fully supported Project 2025.
reason.com/2026/01/23/t...
He & the other Heritage staff fully supported Project 2025.
reason.com/2026/01/23/t...
The book that explains the Heritage Foundation meltdown
Staffers say they were told that if they couldn't agree with these ideas they should leave. Many have.
reason.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:23 PM
John Malcom - Leonard Leo stooge at Heritage. Ive known him since 2010. Leo hired him as USCIRF goon after firing incredibly qualified staffer for being Muslim. In my experience, Malcolm was a bully & racist.
He & the other Heritage staff fully supported Project 2025.
reason.com/2026/01/23/t...
He & the other Heritage staff fully supported Project 2025.
reason.com/2026/01/23/t...