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Proclamation 9690

Religious Freedom Day, 2018

This proclamation designates January 16, 2018 as Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. It references prior executive action on religious liberty and calls on Americans to commemorate the day with events celebrating religious freedom heritage.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 3057

Impact dates

  1. Religious Freedom Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 16, 2018 as Religious Freedom Day
  • Call on all Americans to commemorate with events and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • January 16, 2018 designated as Religious Freedom Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to 'threatening tax consequences for religious speech' and 'forcing people to comply with laws that violate core religious beliefs' allude to culture war conflicts without specifying policies
  • Mention of prior EO and DOJ guidance suggests ongoing policy disputes but proclamation itself creates no new obligations
Proclamation 9690: Religious Freedom Day, 2018 · Executive Orders