Today, First Liberty Institute and the law firm Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Wendy Faustin, a pro-life advocate and sidewalk counselor, in the United States District Court of Colorado, claiming that state and local restrictions on engaging in speech outside of abortion centers violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Statement regarding “Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools” issued by the Biden Administration
News Release For Immediate Release: 5.16.23 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 At Hearing on FACE Act, Religious Liberty Expert Tells House Judiciary Members To Protect Pregnancy Centers Washington, DC—First Liberty Institute’s Senior Counsel Jeremy Dys testified today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing on “Revisiting the Implications […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 5.15.23 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 U.S. Department of Education’s Proposed Rule Threatens Religious Schools’ Athletic Programs The ‘gender identity’ based rule fails to account for fairness and safety in women’s sports and ignores religious beliefs. Washington, DC—First Liberty Institute submitted a public comment […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 4.28.23 Contact: Peyton Luke, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4454 New Jersey Churches Excluded from Historic Preservation Grant Sue County for Religious Discrimination Churches sue for religious discrimination and unequal treatment following exclusion from grant funds, which were formerly allowed Trenton, NJ—First Liberty Institute, Jones Day, and the […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 4.27.23 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Breaking: Court Orders Tennessee Utility Company to Restore Power to Homeless Ministry Attorneys representing ministry asked court to force company to turn power back on before more harm done to clients. Westmoreland, TN—The Circuit Court for Sumner County, […]