All Parental Rights at Stake
We represent parents who believe it’s their right and responsibility to raise their kids consistent with their religious beliefs. We are challenging a Washington state law that says the government can hide runaway children—from any state—from their parents and facilitate “gender-affirming” treatment without parental notice or consent.
Oral Argument: December 7, 2026
Not Allowed to Build on Their Own Property
Missionaries of St. John the Baptist, Inc.—a private religious organization in Park Hills, Kentucky—was banned from building a modest shrine for prayer and reflection on their property. We will argue before the Supreme Court that is a violation of federal law to ban a Christian organization from using its property to carry out its mission.
Oral Argument: TBD
The State Took Away $5,000 in Financial Aid
The Commonwealth of Virginia told Liberty University student Bethany Hall that she could no longer receive a tuition grant because she chose to pursue a religious degree. This case is about ensuring students across America can follow their religious calling without being denied the same benefits as their peers.
The State Said NO to a Religious Education
California offers financial assistance to families who choose homeschooling as the best education for their children. But if they choose a religious curriculum, the state denies funding or academic credit. Failing to treat religious families equally violates the First Amendment. This case is about protecting families’ right to choose a religious education.
Banned from a Public Park for Distributing Christian Literature
Richard Hershey was peaceably distributing religious literature on a public sidewalk in public park. Police threatened him with arrest and jail and demanded he leave and never return. Fearing arrest and imprisonment, he left and has not returned. Mr. Hershey sued but, the officers were never held accountable. First Liberty is fighting to ensure that government officials face real consequences when they violate Americans’ constitutional rights.
City Threatens to Destroy Native American Sacred Site
For centuries, Native Americans have practice sacred religious traditions alongside the San Antonio River. But the City of San Antonio’s redevelopment plans threaten to destroy these religious sites, arguing they can simply worship elsewhere. This case is about making sure the government doesn’t tell Americans what their own religious beliefs require.
State Demanding Amish Violate Their Religious Beliefs
The Amish have been good citizens of New York for nearly two hundred years. They educate their children in Amish schools, attended by Amish children and funded by Amish communities . New York, however, is forcing the Amish to violate their religious beliefs, mandating they vaccinate their children in order to attend their own community schools. We’re asking the Supreme Court to protect Amish Americans’ rights and their way of life.
