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Americans Back Religious Rights but Lose Confidence in Government Protection, Survey Shows

Washington Times
December 30, 2015 • In the News

Kelly Shackelford, president and chief executive of the Liberty Institute, said this week that the federal ruling should be upheld so that the war memorial can stand for another 100 years. Read full article »

Ten Stories That Fired up America in 2015

Fox News Opinion
December 30, 2015 • In the News

A United States Marine was convicted at a court-martial for refusing to remove a Bible verse on her computer. Read full article »

‘Personally Offended’ Atheists Fight to Have Veteran Memorial Taken Down

Daily Caller
December 29, 2015 • In the News

“I’m a veteran myself, and it is encouraging and a relief to see that this senseless attack on our nations veterans memorials have been defeated…” Roger Byron, senior counsel for Liberty Institute, told TheDCNF after the original November ruling in his favor. Read full article »

AG Ken Paxton Joins Amicus Brief in Military Religious Liberty Case

Dallas Morning News
December 28, 2015 • In the News

Attorney General Ken Paxton joined with nine other states in filing an amicus brief Monday, supporting a Marine lance corporal who was court-martialed for posting a Bible verse in her workspace.

Atheist Group Appeals Decision Allowing 40-Foot Cross on Public Property

Christian Post
December 28, 2015 • In the News

“After a thorough analysis of the facts and the law, the Court was clear that the Memorial is completely lawful,” stated Shackelford. “We are confident the Fourth Circuit will agree and uphold the constitutionality of this historic veterans memorial.” Read full article »

Let’s Declare a ‘Peace on Christmas’

Fox News Op-Ed: Kelly Shackelford
December 23, 2015 • In the News

“As a religious liberties attorney, I’ve won my share of legal cases in the so-called “War on Christmas.” I can make the Constitutional arguments. But I would rather declare a “Peace on Christmas” by reminding my fellow countrymen about the peace and goodwill we gain, and should cherish, through the faith-driven blessings on which our nation depends at Christmas and always.” Read full article »

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