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First Liberty Institute Joins Texas Attorney General’s Lawsuit Demanding Records of San Antonio Decision Against Chick-fil-A

July 9, 2019 • Press Releases

Lawsuit seeks documents explaining decision to ban popular restaurant from having location at airport because of the chain’s charitable giving San Antonio, TX—First Liberty Institute today joined a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeking documents from San Antonio city officials regarding the City’s decision to exclude Chick-fil-A […]

Veterans Administration Announces Nationwide Policy Permitting Religious Displays at VA Facilities

July 5, 2019 • Press Releases

Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has updated and clarified its policies “permitting religious literature, symbols and displays at VA facilities to protect religious liberty for Veterans and families while ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination.”  Earlier this year, First Liberty Institute sent a letter to VA […]

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MUST WATCH: Lathan Watts Clarifies the “Free Exercise” Clause

June 28, 2019 • Photos & Video

Most Americans have been told that religion doesn’t belong in public, or that you can only worship within the walls of your church. In this exclusive video, FLI’s Director of Legal Communications, Lathan Watts, tells you the real way to interpret and apply the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.

U.S. Supreme Court: War on Veterans Memorials is Over

June 20, 2019 • Press Releases

High Court ends efforts by activists to cleanse public of displays of faith, including Maryland “Peace Cross” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, in a 7-2 decision, the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States preserved the nearly 100-year old Bladensburg WWI Veterans Memorial, along with memorials like it bearing religious symbols […]

Pennsylvania National Guard Group Allows Tour for Scouting Organization After Letter from Legal Groups

June 19, 2019 • Press Releases

Pennsylvania Trail Life USA scouting troop had been denied equal access to National Guard Facility because of its religious affiliation Annville, PA—Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard yesterday agreed to allow a Pennsylvania-based Trail Life USA scouting troop to tour the facility after the Independence Law Center and First Liberty Institute […]

Former First Liberty Institute Attorney Confirmed to Federal Bench

June 19, 2019 • Press Releases

Religious Liberty Expert Kelly Shackelford Statement on the U.S. Senate’s Confirmation of Matthew Kacsmaryk to the United States District Court Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed former First Liberty Institute Deputy General Counsel Matthew Kacsmaryk to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.  The following statement […]

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