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Trump Orders Justice Dept. to Develop New Rules Ensuring Religious Protection

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Trump Orders Justice Dept. to Develop New Rules Ensuring Religious Protection

16:12 GMT 04.05.2017 (Updated: 11:40 GMT 06.08.2022)

© REUTERS / Kevin LamarqueU.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he hosts a CEO town hall on the American business climate at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, U.S., April 4, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he hosts a CEO town hall on the American business climate at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, U.S., April 4, 2017 - Sputnik International

The new rules will make sure that religious protections are afforded to all Americans, President Trump said.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — President Donald Trump said on Thursday he directed the Department of Justice to develop new rules ensuring the protection of religious liberty for all Americans.

"I am today directing the Department of Justice to develop new rules to ensure these religious protections are afforded to all Americans," Trump stated in a public address.

US President Donald Trump speaks to staffers setting up for the Commander in Chief's trophy presentation in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, US, May 2, 2017. - Sputnik International

President Trump to Sign Controversial 'Executive Order on Religious Liberty'

4 May 2017, 14:40 GMT

The directive is part of an executive order that is expected to ease a ban on political activity by religious groups and churches.

Trump further ordered the Internal Revenue Service "not to unfairly target" religious organizations for political speech.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said his order would ensure the federal government did not penalize anyone for their protected religious beliefs.

Beautiful evening with Religious Leaders here at the WH last night. Join us now for a #NationalDayofPrayer, LIVE: https://t.co/O7TYwULmEe pic.twitter.com/Yj4x47FFT7
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 4 мая 2017 г.