Press Releases

After Letter from Religious Liberty Law Firm, New York County Aligns Policies with First Amendment

April 23, 2020 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 4.23.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 After Letter from Religious Liberty Law Firm, New York County Aligns Policies with First Amendment Chemung, NY responded to letter from First Liberty Institute within hours Chemung, NY—County officials in Chemung County, NY today stated that it will […]

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 […]

Social Facebook Social Instagram Twitter X Icon | First Liberty Institute Social Youtube Social Linkedin

Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyState DisclosuresSitemap • © 2025 Liberty Institute® is a trademark of First Liberty Institute