A major San Francisco tech firm just learned the hard way that discrimination against religious groups doesn’t fly in California — especially not when a Christian legal powerhouse is involved.

Asana, a popular project management software company, has reversed a controversial policy that excluded faith-based nonprofits from receiving its 50% discount after a federal lawsuit by the Christian group Holy Sexuality accused the company of religious discrimination. The rapid turnaround came less than two months after legal action was filed.

The lawsuit, brought in February and spearheaded by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), claimed that Asana violated California’s Civil Rights Act by denying Holy Sexuality the same discount it offers to secular nonprofit organizations. At the time, Asana’s policy barred organizations that exist “solely to propagate a belief in a specific faith” from accessing the nonprofit rate.

That language is now gone.

Victory for Religious Liberty

“This case is a reminder: Christians are not second-class citizens in California,” ADF Legal Counsel Mathew Hoffmann said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Asana did the right thing by quickly reversing course, agreeing to give Holy Sexuality the discount it offers other nonprofits, and eliminating its discriminatory policy.”

Christopher Yuan, the founder of Holy Sexuality, also spoke out after the victory, praising the outcome as a “move in the right direction” that sends a message to corporate America.

“Our nation was founded on the principle of the free exercise of religion — a cornerstone of our democracy,” Yuan said. “Yet some corporations, emboldened by intersectional ideology and anti-Christian sentiment, choose to unlawfully discriminate based solely on religion.”

He added, “Equal treatment is the bedrock of our society.”

Asana Backs Down

In a carefully worded statement, Asana confirmed the policy change and tried to downplay the controversy:

“Going forward, we will provide the discount to any qualifying nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) designation, as determined by the IRS,” a spokesperson said. “Holy Sexuality has been a customer since August 2024 and will continue to use the platform, now with our nonprofit discount.”

The company also emphasized that its discount program has supported more than 15,000 nonprofit groups, including faith-based ones — though it did not address why Christian organizations promoting a clear religious mission were previously excluded.

Broader Implications

This legal battle and swift settlement come at a time when the Trump administration is cracking down on anti-religious bias in corporate policies. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr recently warned tech giants that censorship and discrimination against faith-based groups will be under a microscope. Last month, Carr even wrote to Google over complaints that Great American Media was allegedly denied access to YouTube TV for holding Christian values.

Meanwhile, Hulu also recently reversed a decision to reject an ad from a Texas church after receiving a demand letter, showing that corporate giants are increasingly walking back discriminatory practices when confronted by legal threats.

Lesson Learned

For Asana, the case might have seemed minor — just a nonprofit discount. But the principle is massive. The company’s quiet policy of barring groups that openly express Christian beliefs didn’t go unnoticed, and now it’s been dismantled thanks to swift legal action and a powerful reminder that the First Amendment still matters — even in Silicon Valley.

It’s yet another sign that the tide is turning against corporate wokeness and ideological gatekeeping. Faith-based groups aren’t backing down — and now they know the law is on their side.