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Sergeant Ordered to Remove “Jesus is my King Trump is my President” Flag From Military Base Residence

January 6, 2026 • Press Releases

First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter on behalf of Air Force Technical Sergeant Robert Durrant who was ordered by an employee at a military base to take down his “Jesus is my King Trump is my President” flag from his residence.

Statement Regarding Department of Justice’s Decision to Reverse Abortion Policy within Department of Veterans Affairs

December 23, 2025 • Press Releases

On December 18, 2025, The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new guidance that doctors within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will no longer require VA employees to offer abortion services to veterans. This decision reverses previous guidance under the Biden administration which required abortions to be funded with taxpayer dollars for any reason and at any stage of pregnancy.

Washington School District Sued After Board Member Admits “Animus” Toward Release Time Bible Program

December 18, 2025 • Press Releases

First Liberty Institute and the law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP filed a federal lawsuit against the Everett, Washington school district on behalf of LifeWise challenging its regulations for permitted release-time courses for students.

Village Mayor in New York Axes Traditional Christmas Tree Fundraiser at St Patrick’s Catholic Church

December 18, 2025 • Press Releases

First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the Village of The Branch, New York demanding that St. Patrick’s Catholic Church be allowed to continue its tradition of selling Christmas trees from the church property as they have for more than 25 years. The Village cited an ordinance stating the church cannot hold a fundraising event within 90 days of a previous one.

City of Tucson Bans Religious Speech at Holiday Festival

December 17, 2025 • Press Releases

First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the City of Tucson demanding local resident David Hoffman be allowed to share his religious beliefs on public ways at the Winterhaven Festival of Lights.

Law Firm Applauds Return of Ten Commandments Monument to Kentucky’s State Capitol Grounds

December 17, 2025 • Press Releases

Today, a permanent monument of the Ten Commandments was restored to the state Capitol grounds in Frankfort, Kentucky. The historic Ten Commandments monument was donated to the Commonwealth of Kentucky by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1971. First Liberty represents the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

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