A federal District Court judge has ruled against high school football coach Joe Kennedy, who’s endured a grueling five-year legal battle as he seeks to reclaim his constitutional rights. In its decision, the court ruled in favor of the Bremerton (WA) School District, who years ago fired Coach Joe because fans and students could see him take a knee in silent prayer after football games.
Press Statement For Immediate Release: 3.06.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Federal Judge Rules Against Beloved Washington High School Football Coach Fired for Post-Game Prayers on Field Case returned to District Court after U.S. Supreme Court denied review, sought more details Tacoma, WA—Yesterday, federal district court judge Ronald Leighton […]
On February 27, 2020, First Liberty’s Executive General Counsel Hiram Sasser testified before the U.S House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
This week, in one of our cases, the U.S. Supreme Court gave us a victory when it vacated the decision below by the Puerto Rico Supreme Court that threatened the autonomy of Catholic churches and faith-based schools.
In this exclusive video, watch FLI’s Counsel, Keisha Russell, and our team talk with Daniela Barca in more detail about her desire to live out her faith by starting a club.
Press Statement For Immediate Release: 2.24.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Supreme Court To Hear Arguments in Key Religious Liberty Case Involving Religious Child Placement Agencies Washington, DC—The Supreme Court of the United States today agreed to review Philadephia v. Fulton, a case in which the US Supreme Court […]