Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias
This executive order establishes the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias within the Department of Justice, chaired by the Attorney General and including a broad roster of senior federal officials. Its stated purpose is to protect religious freedom and end what it characterizes as anti-Christian weaponization of government. The order instructs the Task Force to review the activities of federal agencies for unlawful “anti-Christian” policies or conduct, identify and remedy violations, and develop strategies to safeguard Christian religious liberties. It directs agencies to cooperate, provides for DOJ funding and support, and lays out a two-year lifespan for the Task Force (with possible extension by the President). The order emphasizes reporting milestones and calls for action to rectify past conduct, potentially paving the way for policy reviews and remedial measures across multiple federal departments and offices. In short, the order creates a cross-agency body aimed at identifying and remedying anti-Christian actions in government, with a focus on past practices, while outlining a mechanism for information sharing, stakeholder input, and periodic reporting. It does not itself change statutes or create new rights, but it directs agencies to assess and adjust policies consistent with the stated aim, within existing law and appropriations.
Key Points
- 1Establishment of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias.
- 2- A new cross-agency group within the Department of Justice, chaired by the Attorney General, with participation from numerous senior federal officials (e.g., State, Treasury, Defense, Labor, HHS, Education, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, OMB, FBI, EEOC, and others invited).
- 3Task Force Functions.
- 4- Review past agency activities to identify unlawful anti-Christian policies or conduct.
- 5- Recommend steps to revoke or terminate violative policies and pursue remedial actions.
- 6- Share information, develop strategies to protect religious liberties, and solicit input from a broad range of stakeholders.
- 7- Identify legal deficiencies and propose actions to remedy enforcement gaps, and recommend further presidential or legislative action as needed.
- 8Reporting Requirements.
- 9- The Task Force must provide a 120-day initial report, a one-year summary report, and a final report upon dissolution, all transmitted through specified White House policy staff.
- 10Administration and Funding.
- 11- Agencies must, to the extent permitted by law, provide information on request.
- 12- The Department of Justice shall supply necessary funding and administrative support within existing appropriations.
- 13Termination and General Provisions.
- 14- The Task Force terminates two years from the date of the order unless extended by the President.
- 15- The order preserves existing agency authority and budget procedures, and does not create enforceable legal rights.