Jury Prayer Case
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.
The Church Water Tax Case
First Liberty Institute is representing three churches in a lawsuit against their city for implementing discriminatory water fees.
Delaware Nativity Scene
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.
HOA Bans Cross
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.
Zach Stevens
Zach Stevens, a health professional in Bremerton, Washington, was fired for refusing to personally administer or perform procedures that violated his religious convictions.
Blind Faith
If there’s one place citizens should be able to come together and freely discuss what matters most to them, it’s in a public park. That’s what Gail Blair, blind since the age of 37, thought when she began having conversations about her faith in Wilcox Park
