Current Cases

First Liberty fights against illegal discriminatory zoning restrictions.

First Liberty Institute is representing three churches in a lawsuit against their city for implementing discriminatory water fees.

For decades, a free-standing nativity has been part of the Christmas holiday tradition in the town circle in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. But last year, the City ordered it removed because it is “religious.” Of course, this is a clear violation of the First Amendment. First Liberty Institute has urged the City to reverse its recent blanket ban of the nativity from any city property.

First Liberty defends Orthodox Jewish community being driven underground by the Village of Airmont, NY. Village with history of anti-Semitism now threatening a Rabbi with jail for hosting worship in his home.

In July 2016, a federal grand jury indicted former Congresswoman Corrine Brown on fraud charges; the case proceeded to a jury trial in April 2017. During the jury’s deliberations, the district court removed a juror who stated to other jurors that he had prayed for and believed he received the guidance of the Holy Spirit in considering the case.

After placing a small cross by his entryway, Dr. Leo “Jake” Hebert, III received a letter from the HOA stating that the cross was a violation of the restrictive covenants and demanding that he remove it or face fines.