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First Liberty Institute Demands Chemung, New York Officials Stop Targeting “Drive-in” Churchgoers

April 22, 2020 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 4.22.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 First Liberty Institute Demands Chemung, New York Officials Stop Targeting “Drive-in” Churchgoers Local policy singles out religious gatherings contrary to CDC guidelines, U.S. Constitution, and federal law. Chemung, NY—First Liberty Institute today sent a letter to Chemung, New […]

Statement from First Liberty Institute on Decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton to Allow In-Person Church Services

April 21, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 4.21.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Statement from First Liberty Institute on Decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton to Allow In-Person Church Services Plano, TX—The following statement may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel at […]

Breaking: Church, Louisville, KY Mayor Reach Agreement in Dispute Over Drive-in Church Services

April 21, 2020 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 4.21.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453  Breaking: Church, Louisville, KY Mayor Reach Agreement in Dispute Over Drive-in Church Services Agreement allows On Fire Christian Church to hold drive-in church services; church attacked by vandals over weekend Louisville, KY—Today, First Liberty Institute, WilmerHale, and Swansburg […]

Statement from First Liberty Institute on Greenville, MS Mayor Errick Simmons’ Announcement that the City will Allow Drive-In Church Services

April 15, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 4.15.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453  Statement from First Liberty Institute on Greenville, MS Mayor Errick Simmons’ Announcement that the City will Allow Drive-In Church Services Greenville, MS—The following statement may be attributed to Jeremy Dys, Special Counsel for Litigation and Communications at First […]

Church Intimidated by Police for ‘Drive-in Church’ Files Federal Lawsuit Against Mayor, City

April 15, 2020 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 4.15.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Church Intimidated by Police for ‘Drive-in Church’ Files Federal Lawsuit Against Mayor, City Mayor Errick Simmons’s order singles out churches abiding by CDC Guidelines Greenville, MS—First Liberty Institute today filed a federal lawsuit against Greenville, Mississippi Mayor Errick […]

Statement from First Liberty Institute on the U.S. Department of Justice’s Statement in Support of Religious Liberty During Covid-19 Pandemic

April 14, 2020 • Press Releases

Press Statement For Immediate Release: 4.14.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453  Statement from First Liberty Institute on the U.S. Department of Justice’s Statement in Support of Religious Liberty During Covid-19 Pandemic Washington, DC—First Liberty Institute responded today to the U.S. Justice Department’s defense of religious liberty during the Covid-19 […]

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