Annotated: Trump's Executive Order On Religious Liberty

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Published May 4, 2017 at 4:28 PM CDT

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illustration of religious buildings and government building — The executive order has drawn concern from liberal groups and praise from some religious groups.

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday relaxing political restrictions on religious groups. Among other provisions, Trump directs the IRS to ease up on faith-based organizations who may have had their tax-exempt status threatened for supporting a particular candidate. NPR reporters annotate the order, adding context and analysis.