Arkansas gains top ranking in Religious Liberty in the States report
July 16, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: Arkansas gained the top ranking in the 2026 Religious Liberty in the States report, compiled by First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy.
The report, published annually, assesses states on the basis of 20 religious liberty safeguards. The states with the highest rankings are Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida; the lowest ranked are Michigan (48), Vermont (49), and New York (50).
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