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Update: California County Promises to Not Enforce Policy Threatening Small, Family Observances of Jewish High Holidays

September 18, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 9.18.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Update: California County Promises to Not Enforce Policy Threatening Small, Family Observances of Jewish High Holidays First Liberty Institute urged Los Angeles County officials to reverse threat to police small, religious gatherings at family homes Los Angeles, CA—Last […]

California County Threatens to Criminalize Small, Family Observances of Jewish High Holidays

September 16, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 9.16.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 California County Threatens to Criminalize Small, Family Observances of Jewish High Holidays First Liberty Institute urges Los Angeles county officials to reverse threat to police small, religious gatherings at family homes Los Angeles, CA—First Liberty Institute today sent […]

Department of Defense Strengthens Religious Liberty Protections for Military Service Members

September 15, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 9.15.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Department of Defense Strengthens Religious Liberty Protections for Military Service Members New guidance strengthens religious freedom and eliminates unconstitutional measures found in previous versions. Washington, DC—First Liberty Institute today commended the United States Department of Defense (“DOD”) for […]

Despite Reaching Agreement with FAA to Allow Chick-fil-A in Airport, City of San Antonio Now Lies and Says Franchise Not Allowed

September 14, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 9.14.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Despite Reaching Agreement with FAA to Allow Chick-fil-A in Airport, City of San Antonio Now Lies and Says Franchise Not Allowed   San Antonio, TX—The following statement may be attributed to Keisha Russell, Counsel at First Liberty Institute: “We […]

Religious Liberty Expert Kelly Shackelford Statement on President Donald Trump’s List of Potential Supreme Court Justice Nominees

September 9, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 9.9.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Religious Liberty Expert Kelly Shackelford Statement on President Donald Trump’s List of Potential Supreme Court Justice Nominees Washington, DC—The following statement may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel to First Liberty Institute: “There are few […]

Statement Regarding U.S. Department of Education Action to Protect Religious Liberty on College Campuses

September 9, 2020 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 9.9.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453  Statement Regarding U.S. Department of Education Action to Protect Religious Liberty on College Campuses Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new regulation protecting the First Amendment rights of students at colleges and universities, including ensuring […]

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