News Release For Immediate Release: 5.1.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 First Liberty Institute Informs Illinois Governor of Elgin Church’s Immediate Intent to Resume In-Person Church Gatherings Coalition of churches will begin in-person services on May 17 while implementing strict health and safety protocols Elgin, IL—First Liberty Institute today […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 4.29.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Religious Liberty Law Firm Seeks Restraining Order Against Washington Governor’s Criminalization of Bible Study Governor’s policy banning religious gatherings of any size is inconsistent with CDC Guidelines and violates the Constitution Seattle, WA—First Liberty Institute and a network […]
Press Statement For Immediate Release: 4.29.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 First Liberty Institute Blasts New York City Bill de Blasio for Remarks Targeting the Jewish Community New York, NY—First Liberty Institute’s President, CEO, and Chief Counsel Kelly Shackelford condemned remarks made by New York City Mayor Bill de […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]