Liberty Institute works to educate, advocate, and, when necessary, litigate for your religious freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Fighting for Students & Teachers
The right to express your faith extends inside the schoolhouse gate.
Preserving Memorials & Monuments
Protecting the history and traditions of our nation.
Defending Faith in the Workplace
No one should have to choose between their faith and their job.
When religious freedom is challenged in classrooms, the workplace, or on public property — experience matters.
Liberty Institute has successfully defended students, teachers, employees, and veterans memorials facing unconstitutional restrictions at every level of the legal system.
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A Bakery Lost, a Family Forever Changed
For Aaron and Melissa Klein, opening Sweet Cakes by Melissa in Oregon was a dream come true. Built on hard work, creativity, and their Christian faith, the family bakery became a beloved part of their lives and a legacy they hoped to pass on to their children.
That dream was shattered in 2013 when the Kleins declined to create a custom wedding cake celebrating a same-sex wedding because doing so would have violated their religious beliefs. Oregon officials imposed a crushing $135,000 penalty, and a public backlash followed.
The financial burden, combined with boycotts, media attacks, threats, and harassment directed at the Klein family, ultimately forced them to close their bakery. Melissa describes losing Sweet Cakes as losing a part of herself. What had been their second home—and their family’s future—was gone.
Years later, the pain remains, as the Kleins continue to reflect on the business they loved and fight for the right to run their business according to their faith.
People across our nation are facing growing pressure because of their faith.
We’re on the front lines defending their rights — and keeping Americans like you informed about what’s happening.
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