AP-NORC Poll: Christian rights more vital than Muslim ones

WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans are more likely to say protecting religious liberties of Christians is important than to say the same for Muslims, according to a new poll by The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

The poll finds most Americans think the government is doing a generally good job of protecting religious liberties.

Here are some things to know about public opinion on civil liberties from the AP-NORC poll:

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