Press Releases

Statement on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court

Kelly Shackelford says, “The best path forward for religious liberty is to not hold any hearings or votes on any Supreme Court nominee at this time."

March 16, 2016 • Press Releases

First Liberty’s Statement on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court.

First Liberty announces new clients, Aaron and Melissa Klein, who were forced to shut down their bakery due to religious beliefs

NASHVILLE, TN, February 23, 2016

February 23, 2016 • Press Releases

First Liberty Institute and Boyden Gray to serve as appellate team for Kleins in high profile case involving religious liberty.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks Attorney General to clarify constitutionality of chaplaincy program and prayer in courts

AUSTIN, TX, February 17, 2016

February 17, 2016 • Press Releases

After Judge Wayne Mack was “strongly cautioned” to dismantle his volunteer chaplaincy program and stop opening his court sessions in prayer, Lt. Governor Patrick asks for clarification on the constitutionality of the practice.

Texas Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Kountze Cheerleaders’ in Bible Banner Case

January 29, 2016 • Press Releases

AUSTIN, TX, January 29, 2016 — Today, in an 8-0 decision, the Texas Supreme Court decided in favor of the Kountze Cheerleaders in the case of Matthews v. Kountze Independent School District. Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, LLP, Liberty Institute, and Beaumont attorney David Starnes represented the students, asking the Texas […]

Cambridge Christian Schools – Demand Letter Press Release

TAMPA, FL, January 26, 2016

January 26, 2016 • Press Releases

Students’ prayer prohibited at Florida high school championship football game. Liberty Institute sends demand letter to Florida High School Athletic Association.