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Texas Supreme Court: Cheerleaders Win Again!

August 31, 2018 • Press Releases

Court rejects the Kountze ISD latest attack on cheerleader’s freedom to have Bible verses on run-through banners Austin, TX—The Texas Supreme Court today denied to hear the Kountze Independent School District’s appeal of an earlier decision protecting the right of cheerleaders in that district to have Bible verses on run-through […]

Religious Liberty Prevails: U.S. Army Official Clears Chaplain and Assistant of Outrageous “Dereliction of Duty” Charge

August 24, 2018 • Press Releases

General invalidates recommendations to punish chaplain who followed military regulations FT. BRAGG, NC—Today, the United States Army announced that it has rejected the findings of an investigation, and will abandon charges of “dereliction of duty” against First Liberty Institute clients Chaplain Scott Squires and Chaplain Assistant, SSG Kacie Griffin. An […]

Senior Living Community Threatens Resident with Eviction for Holding Bible Study in his Apartment

August 16, 2018 • Press Releases

First Liberty Sends Demand Letter to Virginia Apartment and its Management Company alleging Fair Housing Violations and Religious Discrimination Fredericksburg, VA—Attorneys with First Liberty Institute today sent a demand letter to Community Realty Company (“CRC”), parent company of the Evergreens at Smith Run, alleging religious discrimination in housing by the […]

Army Recommends Chaplain be Charged with ‘Dereliction of Duty’ for Rescheduling Marriage Retreat

August 6, 2018 • Press Releases

Decorated chaplain faces possibility of court martial and confinement in a military prison Ft. Bragg, N.C.—First Liberty Institute today responded to new charges against its client, Chaplain Scott Squires, by an Army investigator—acting under the command of MG Kurt Sonntag—recommending that the chaplain be found guilty of “dereliction of duty” […]

College Football Coaching Legend Bobby Bowden to U.S. Supreme Court: Let Coach Kennedy Pray!

August 2, 2018 • Press Releases

President Donald Trump tonight nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. The following statement in response to the appointment may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and General Counsel for First Liberty Institute:

Religious Liberty Expert Available to Discuss Religious Liberty at Summit Hosted by U.S. Department of Justice

July 30, 2018 • Press Releases

President Donald Trump tonight nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. The following statement in response to the appointment may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and General Counsel for First Liberty Institute:

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