Coach Kennedy
School district fires football Coach Joe Kennedy over prayer
Central UTA
First Liberty fights against illegal discriminatory zoning restrictions.
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.
Village of Airmont, NY
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.
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.
