Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously overturned the lower court’s decision that refused to hold the District in contempt for violating a 2007 injunction that protected several first responders’ religious freedom to wear a beard while on duty.
The following statement may be attributed to David Hacker, Vice President of Litigation and Senior Counsel at First Liberty Institute, regarding President Trump’s Executive Order reinstating military members who refused the COVID-19 vaccine:
Our military clients never quit in the fight for religious liberty. We are thrilled that all those service members who were guided by their conscience and steadfast in their faith have been vindicated. We are grateful to President Trump for standing with these brave, faithful warriors, and committing to reestablishing our military as strongest in the world.
First Liberty Institute and the law firm WilmerHale sent a letter to officials at the New Britain School District in Connecticut on behalf of Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a 30-year veteran teacher, demanding that the school reinstate her after she was placed on administrative leave for refusing to remove a small crucifix from her workspace.
Today, Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place Church in Bryan, Ohio was found guilty of a criminal charge regarding a fire code violation filed against him by city officials. The year-long battle with the City of Bryan that has continuously attempted to shut down the church, Dad’s Place, resulted in a conviction for the caring pastor. Pastor Avell was fined $200 and given a 60-day suspended jail sentence. The judge stayed his decision for 30-days to allow the Avell’s attorneys to appeal.
The following statement may be attributed to David Hacker, Vice President of Litigation and Senior Counsel at First Liberty Institute, regarding President Trump’s announcement that military members who refused the COVID-19 vaccine will receive back pay:
The battle to restore those members of the military who stood up for their beliefs against the vaccine mandate was a long and difficult battle, but our Navy SEAL and military clients never gave up. We are thrilled that those members of the military who were guided by their conscience and steadfast in their faith will not be penalized in their military careers and are grateful to President Trump for standing with our military and restoring these brave, faithful warriors.
The following statement regarding oral argument at the Texas Supreme Court in Paxton v. Annunciation House, a lawsuit brought against a religious non-profit, may be attributed to David Hacker, Vice President of Litigation and Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute:
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