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Federal Court: First Amendment Prohibits New York’s Ban on Firearms in Houses of Worship

December 8, 2023 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 12.8.23 Contact: Peyton Luke Drew, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453   Federal Court: First Amendment Prohibits New York’s Ban on Firearms in Houses of Worship Court finds the state’s prohibition inconsistent with the nation’s tradition of an individual’s right for self-defense outside the home. New York, NY—Today, […]

Addison City Council Unanimously Approves Special Use Permit for African-American Church Founded by Freed Slaves

December 5, 2023 • Press Releases

Neighbor complaints about church founded by freed slaves more than 150 years ago stalled approval for zoning permits.

After Lawsuit Threat, Beverly Hills Officials Drop Sanctions Against Small Jewish Prayer Meetings

December 4, 2023 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 12.4.23 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 After Lawsuit Threat, Beverly Hills Officials Drop Sanctions Against Small Jewish Prayer Meetings Law firms sent two letters urging city to withdrawal threats of criminal punishment, stop harassing Jewish families.   Beverly Hills, CA—First Liberty Institute and the […]

Breaking: Agreement Reached Requiring City of Houston to Restore Power to Small Jewish Synagogue

December 2, 2023 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 12.1.23 Contact: Peyton Luke, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Breaking: Agreement Reached Requiring City of Houston to Restore Power to Small Jewish Synagogue Synagogue sought order as Hannukah approaches. Houston, TX— A district court judge was instrumental in obtaining an agreement from the City of Houston that […]

Breaking: Approaching Hannukah, Small Jewish Synagogue Seeks Restraining Order After Houston Officials Cut Power

November 30, 2023 • Press Releases

Breaking: Approaching Hannukah, Small Jewish Synagogue Seeks Restraining Order After Houston Officials Cut Power Same synagogue had to sue Houston officials in past seeking permission to meet; without power now as “festival of lights” approaches. Houston, TX—First Liberty Institute and the Burke Law Group PLLC filed for a temporary restraining […]

California Mom Who Lost Daughter to Suicide Over Gender Issues Urges Supreme Court to Protect Parental Rights

November 30, 2023 • Press Releases

California Mom Who Lost Daughter to Suicide Over Gender Issues Urges Supreme Court to Protect Parental Rights First Liberty Institute files friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of Abigail Martinez in M.C. and J.C. v Indiana Department of Child Services.   Washington, DC—First Liberty Institute filed a friend-of-the-court brief at the Supreme […]

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