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Texas Appellate Court Hears Argument Over City’s Unlawful Attempt to Skirt Due Process, Tax Laws

March 11, 2020 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 3.11.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Texas Appellate Court Hears Argument Over City’s Unlawful Attempt to Skirt Due Process, Tax Laws First Liberty Institute defends three churches on appeal against  Texas city’s unfair water fee scheme Austin, TX—Today, First Liberty Institute and its network […]

Religious Liberty Firm to Supreme Court: End this Assault on Little Sisters of the Poor, Religious Organizations

March 10, 2020 • Press Releases

News Release For Immediate Release: 3.10.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453  Religious Liberty Firm to Supreme Court: End this Assault on Little Sisters of the Poor, Religious Organizations First Liberty Institute files friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of charity urging Court to preserve religious exemption from ACA’s contraceptive mandate Washington, […]

Judge Rules Against Kennedy | First Liberty

Federal Judge Issues Decision Against HS Football Coach Joe Kennedy

March 6, 2020 • Photos & Video

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.

Federal Judge Rules Against Beloved Washington High School Football Coach

March 6, 2020 • Press Releases

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 […]

Hiram Sasser Testifies Before Congress | First Liberty

U.S. Congress Asks First Liberty’s Exec. General Counsel Hiram Sasser for Legal Expertise on Religious Freedom

March 2, 2020 • Photos & Video

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.

Victory at the Supreme Court | First Liberty

New Supreme Court Decision is a Major Win for Churches & Faith-Based Schools

February 27, 2020 • Photos & Video

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.

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