Oklahoma City, OK—On behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, First Liberty Institute and the law firm Spencer Fane LLP filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Oklahoma Charter School Board’s approval of St. Isidore of Seville […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 9.13.23 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Historic Addison African American Church Founded by Freed Slaves Blocked by City Council Zoning Decision Neighbor complaints about church founded by freed slaves more than 150 years ago stall approval for zoning permits. Addison, TX—First Liberty […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 9.11.23 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Fire Chief Terminated for Attending Leadership Conference Hosted By Church Appeals Ninth Circuit Decision Fire Chief Ron Hittle’s attorneys submit request for en banc hearing to correct flawed legal standard involving religious discrimination. San Francisco, CA—First Liberty Institute, […]
Press Statement For Immediate Release: 9.6.23 Contact: Peyton Luke, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Statement Regarding Coach Joe Kennedy Plano, TX — The following statement regarding Coach Joe Kennedy may be attributed to Hiram Sasser, Executive General Counsel at First Liberty Institute: “We have come to learn of serious allegations of retaliation against Coach Kennedy […]
Press Statement For Immediate Release: 9.1.23 Contact: Peyton Luke, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Statement Regarding Coach Joe Kennedy Kneeling in Prayer After Tonight’s Football Game Bremerton, WA — The following statement regarding Coach Joe Kennedy’s return to the field as a football coach and prayer after tonight’s game may be attributed to Hiram Sasser, […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 8.9.23 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Beverly Hills Officials Harass Small Jewish Prayer Meetings Law firm sends letter urging city to withdrawal threats of criminal punishment. Beverly Hills, CA—First Liberty Institute and the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP today sent a letter to […]