The Catholic bishops of Washington state and a group of priests were in federal court today asking the court to block a new state law that forces priests to face jail time unless they break the sacred seal of confession.
Today, First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD) revealed the results of its fourth annual Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index, the only comprehensive comparison of how all 50 states protect religious liberty through law.
Press Statement For Immediate Release: 7.10.25 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Statement from First Liberty Institute on American Bar Association’s Rating of Judicial Nominee Jordan Pratt President Trump nominated Judge Jordan Pratt to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in May. Washington, DC—The following […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 7.10.25 Contact: John Manning, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 District Court Urged to Reject Lawsuit Seeking to Halt Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in School Classrooms First Liberty Institute files friend-of-the-court brief supporting the constitutionality of the law that is being considered in multiple states. Little Rock, […]
First Liberty Institute announced that the City of Waco (TX) will now allow church members to freely engage in religious dialogue with local attendees at the Brazos Park East, a public park owned and maintained by the city.
The Internal Revenue Service agreed in federal court Monday that churches and religious organizations can endorse political candidates and still maintain their tax-exempt status.