Religious Liberty Commission is shining a light on rising religious freedom concerns taking place in a country that’s a top Western ally of the United States. The commission was established in 2025 to provide the U.S. president with detailed reports on religious liberty threats, both domestic and international. During her prosecution, Vaughan-Spruce turned to Alliance Defending Freedom UK for legal support. They contend that her case “exemplifies the dangers of buffer zones.” In 2024, Smith-Conner was criminally prosecuted and fined for silently praying near an abortion clinic buffer zone.