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Virginia Church Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse State Court Decision Interfering with Church Doctrine

August 2, 2021 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 8.2.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Virginia Church Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse State Court Decision Interfering with Church Doctrine First Liberty Institute files petition on behalf of Fredericksburg, VA, church after decision by city officials to deny parsonage exemption upheld by state […]

Former Postal Carrier Who Lost Job After USPS Refused Religious Accommodation Appeals to Third Circuit

July 28, 2021 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 7.28.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Former Postal Carrier Who Lost Job After USPS Refused Religious Accommodation Appeals to Third Circuit First Liberty attorneys ask court to reverse lower court decision that upheld USPS denial of religious accommodation to practice Sunday Sabbath Philadelphia, PA—Today, […]

Religious Liberty Firm Urges U.S. Department of Education to Protect Religious Liberty

July 26, 2021 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 7.26.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Religious Liberty Firm Urges U.S. Department of Education to Protect Religious Liberty DOE asked for public input on administration of school discipline Washington, DC—First Liberty Institute submitted a public comment regarding the nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline, issued […]

Washington State Football Coach Will Appeal Ninth Circuit Decision Prohibiting Him from Saying a Brief, Private Prayer After Games

July 19, 2021 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 7.19.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Washington State Football Coach Will Appeal Ninth Circuit Decision Prohibiting Him from Saying a Brief, Private Prayer After Games Attorneys asked court to reinstate football coach who was fired after praying silently and alone for 15-30 seconds after […]

Federal Court Sides with Texas Judge’s Chaplain-led Invocations Prior to Texas State Court Proceedings

July 12, 2021 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 7.12.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Federal Court Sides with Texas Judge’s Chaplain-led Invocations Prior to Texas State Court Proceedings Fifth Circuit issues ruling that allows prayers while lawsuit against Judge proceeds  Montgomery County, TX—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit last […]

Breaking: Capitol Hill Baptist Church and Washington, DC Reach Settlement After City Prevented Church from Gathering

July 8, 2021 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 7.8.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Breaking: Capitol Hill Baptist Church and Washington, DC Reach Settlement After City Prevented Church from Gathering First Liberty Institute and law firm WilmerHale filed lawsuit on behalf of church when city shut down religious gatherings during COVID Washington, […]

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