As we approach the 12-month anniversary of 14 days to slow COVID-19’s spread, several governors who early in the pandemic were trumpeted as heroes for shutting down their states—including halting religious worship—are facing serious backlash. Once the darlings of national media, each has been chastised by federal courts, their legislatures, or citizens growing weary of temporary restrictions that never seem to end.
News Release For Immediate Release: 2.17.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Southern Baptist Group Asks Supreme Court to Review Decision Interfering with Church Autonomy First Liberty Institute petition asking Justices to review Fifth Circuit decision in light of the Supreme Court ruling in Our Lady of Guadalupe Washington, DC—First […]
A recent New York Times column suggested, among other things, the appointment of a cross-agency government task force to deal with disinformation headed by a “reality czar.” Apparently, George Orwell’s “1984” is no longer considered a cautionary tale, but for some has become an instruction manual.
News Release For Immediate Release: 2.4.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Illinois School Officials Offer Accommodation to Student Refusing to Participate in Sexuality Program First Liberty Institute represents student threatened with disciplinary action for declining to participate in program that violates her religious beliefs Aurora, IL—After receiving a letter […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 2.2.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Illinois Student Faces School Disciplinary Hearing for Refusing to Participate in Sexuality Program First Liberty Institute says school officials are illegally forcing student to participate in program that violates her religious beliefs Aurora, IL—Today, First Liberty Institute sent […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 1.25.21 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Beloved Football Coach who was Fired for Brief, Private Prayer Makes Case Before Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Attorneys ask court to reinstate football coach who was fired after praying silently and alone for 15-30 seconds after football […]