Friends Committee on National Legislation - FCNL

Friends Committee on National Legislation - FCNL Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is a national nonpartisan Quaker organization that lobbies for peace, justice, and the environment.
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The Friends Committee on National Legislation's (FCNL) seeks:

We seek a world free of war and the threat of war. We seek a society with equity and justice for all. We seek a community where every person’s potential may be fulfilled. We seek an earth restored.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Fuson, a longtime and beloved member of our FCNL community. We are hold...
08/25/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Fuson, a longtime and beloved member of our FCNL community. We are holding his loved ones and everyone who is mourning him in the Light.

"We will miss his wise counsel, deep commitment to the mission of FCNL, and friendly smile," FCNL's Stephen Donahoe wrote, reflecting on Michael's many contributions to our work and our community.

"His legacy lives in the restructuring of our governance that he helped lead over the last few years, in the financial stability we have built, and in the lives of many advocates who have been inspired by his service."

https://www.fcnl.org/updates/2026-08/mourning-and-remembering-michael-fuson

Recent court filings revealed that the Department of Homeland Security sent federal agents into at least five churches i...
08/23/2026

Recent court filings revealed that the Department of Homeland Security sent federal agents into at least five churches in Minnesota to spy on activists.

As Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons of the Interfaith Alliance said, this comes amid a broader "pattern of government-sanctioned desecration of churches," including the elimination of longstanding protections restricting ICE raids at houses of worship.

But people of faith are pushing back to defend the right to worship freely without fear or intimidation.

Quakers were among faith groups around the country that sued the Trump administration to keep ICE out of sacred locations – and they’re winning.

In a new ruling this week in the case of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends v. DHS, an appeals court upheld an order protecting the plaintiffs’ houses of worship from ICE activities as the case proceeds.

“We will continue fighting to ensure that religious freedom remains meaningful for every congregation and every person who walks through our doors," the plaintiffs said.

Read more: https://www.fcnl.org/updates/2026-08/week-world-faith-groups-push-back-against-ice-desecration-churches

Shout out to Friends from Pacific Yearly Meeting!FCNL's Stephen Donahoe recently attended their yearly meeting gathering...
08/21/2026

Shout out to Friends from Pacific Yearly Meeting!

FCNL's Stephen Donahoe recently attended their yearly meeting gathering at California State University, Monterey Bay.

"We faced head-on injustices in the world ...and we built and rekindled relationships based in love, respect, and learning, practicing loving our neighbor without exception," Stephen said.

This week, our friends at the American Friends Service Committee sued the Trump administration over its efforts to punis...
08/15/2026

This week, our friends at the American Friends Service Committee sued the Trump administration over its efforts to punish and intimidate human rights defenders seeking justice for Palestinians.

The lawsuit is challenging President Trump’s executive order that authorizes sanctions against officials from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and others supporting its work to hold Israeli officials accountable for the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

We applaud AFSC, and all the other groups who joined this lawsuit, for courageously challenging these unjust, immoral, and deeply harmful sanctions against the ICC.

“This executive order seeks to intimidate human rights defenders and deter people of conscience from advocating for the rights and dignity of others,” said AFSC General Secretary Joyce Ajlouny.

“We are joining this lawsuit because we refuse to stay silent when the pursuit of justice is criminalized.”

In the face of continued, grave assaults against the rights, dignity, and lives of Palestinians, our government should use its leverage to hold Israel accountable – not punish others for seeking justice.

Read more: https://www.fcnl.org/updates/2026-08/week-world-quakers-sue-trump-over-attacks-human-rights-defenders

Great to connect with Friends in New England! As FCNL's Bridget Moix said, "community is resistance," and we're grateful...
08/14/2026

Great to connect with Friends in New England!

As FCNL's Bridget Moix said, "community is resistance," and we're grateful for all of you in the Quaker community who continue to provide us with hope and energy during these difficult times:

"Thank you New England Yearly Meeting Friends for welcoming me to your annual sessions, and for all you do for a more just and peaceful world! It was a joy to be with so many inspiring friends and take a breath together from the madness of the world. Grateful for this big beautiful Quaker community and the work we do together with . "

👏Mobilizing + organizing to protect food for families! As part of our Washington Summer Intensive, FCNL’s new cohort of ...
08/11/2026

👏Mobilizing + organizing to protect food for families!

As part of our Washington Summer Intensive, FCNL’s new cohort of Advocacy Corps organizers came together in D.C. to lobby their members of Congress to protect SNAP – a vital lifeline for millions of families.

After a week of building new relationships, skills, and experience, these young leaders will continue this work over the next year, empowering people in their local communities to lobby Congress for economic justice!

This advocacy comes at a crucial time. A hunger crisis is unfolding in America driven by President Trump’s major SNAP cuts. Congress can and must act now to stop millions more families from going hungry.

🚨Join us and urge your lawmakers to protect food assistance! fcnl.org/snap

Photos by Matthew D'Agostino + FCNL staff

This Thursday, join FCNL's Jeffrey Jordan II, our new Legislative Representative for the Sustainable Energy & Environmen...
08/10/2026

This Thursday, join FCNL's Jeffrey Jordan II, our new Legislative Representative for the Sustainable Energy & Environment team, for a relaunched Call to Conscience!

This event series is an opportunity to connect with other advocates across the country, hear timely policy updates, and take action together on environmental and justice issues.

After a seven-month hiatus, we're excited to reconnect and explore how we can continue this work together for an Earth restored!

Learn more and register! ⬇️
https://action.fcnl.org/page/100772/petition/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=utm_to&utm_content=Call+to+Conscience+Invite+1+Aug+2026+1241032207&ea.url.id=5820420

🚨 “A child hunger crisis is unfolding in plain sight.”That was the warning this week from experts over the fallout from ...
08/07/2026

🚨 “A child hunger crisis is unfolding in plain sight.”

That was the warning this week from experts over the fallout from Pres. Trump’s devastating cuts to food assistance.

In response to this looming moral crisis, FCNL and our new cohort of Advocacy Corps organizers are mobilizing to demand Congress act to prevent millions more families from going hungry.

This is not a partisan issue, but a moral one.

Learn more and take action:
https://www.fcnl.org/updates/2026-08/week-world-mobilizing-protect-food-families

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