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BRINGING BACK EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH TO YOUR COMMUNITY

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Churches and Religious Organizations Can Endorse Political Candidates, IRS Announces
The Johnson Amendment has been used to silence churches and pastors. Not anymore. The recent IRS change is a huge win for religious liberty.
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Victory: Texas City Stops Enforcing Policy That Banished Church Members to “Free Speech Zone”
The city of Waco, TX, announced that it will no longer enforce a discriminatory policy that banished church members to a free speech zone.
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2025 Religious Liberty in the States Index Releases on Monday
First Liberty’s Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy will release the nationwide index of domestic religious freedom next week.
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Longtime Federalist Society Chapters Director Lisa Ezell Joins First Liberty
We are excited to welcome Lisa Ezell, a former Director with the Federalist Society, as our new Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships.
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Separating Truth from Fiction on The Separation of Church and State
Opponents use the phrase “separation of Church and State” to suppress religious freedom. But you won’t find it in the Constitution!
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The U.S. Supreme Court is Much More United Than You Think
On religious liberty, Justices on both sides tend to find common ground and often rule unanimously in favor of the free exercise of religion
Can the Government Take Away your Rights as a Parent?
Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel, breaks down why parental rights are so important for religious liberty in one of our new cases.
A Teacher’s Cross to Bear
Right now, a devoted teacher of 32 years is fighting for her faith – and her job. Marisol Arroyo-Castro’s only “offense”? Refusing to hide a small crucifix at her desk.
Coming to a Classroom Near You?
Matt Krause explains the bill in Texas to put the Ten Commandments back in the classroom.
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First Liberty | Meet Kelly Shackelford

Kelly Shackelford: 35 Years of Leading the Fight

“Everybody’s free to go do great things.”

If you’re around First Liberty for long, you’ll hear these words from Kelly Shackelford more than a few times. But to Kelly, this isn’t just an empty mantra. It’s the culmination of a lifelong mission, and a goal that still drives him forward to this day: the freedom to live out your faith.

 

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