Religious freedom stories

Jul 7, 2026

Lawsuit alleges Trump administration shared confidential asylum seeker information with Iranian government

The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the Trump administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities, and LGBTQ individuals.

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Jul 6, 2026

China Releases Prominent Underground Church Pastor After Trump Intervention

China released the leader of a prominent underground church from detention after President Trump personally raised the case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, marking a diplomatic concession.

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