Federal Workers May Freely Express Their Religious Beliefs

Under the Trump administration, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a memo on July 28, 2025, affirming that federal workers may freely express their religious beliefs in the workplace—with agency leaders instructed to “robustly protect and enforce” these rights. Employees can display religious items such as Bibles, crucifixes, and mezuzahs; organize group prayers or scripture study during off-duty time; and even engage in conversations—including attempts to persuade coworkers of the correctness of their faith—so long as such discussions are respectful and cease if requested