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Southern Baptist Military Chaplain Investigated for Adhering to Religious Beliefs

August 10, 2018 • In the News

An investigation by the U.S. Army recommends that a Southern Baptist chaplain be charged with “dereliction of duty” for failing to accommodate a homosexual couple in a marriage retreat. Earlier this year a lesbian soldier filed a complaint against Major Jerry Squires, claiming he discriminated against her and her spouse […]

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Decorated chaplain faces possibility of court martial and confinement in a military prison

August 7, 2018 • Photos & Video

Mike Berry, First Liberty Deputy General Counsel & Director of Military Affairs, walks through the shocking actions by The United States Army that took place under the command of Major General Kurt Sonntag and why decorated Army Chaplain Scott Squires now faces possible jail time for following the rules of […]

Army Recommends Chaplain be Charged with ‘Dereliction of Duty’ for Rescheduling Marriage Retreat

August 6, 2018 • Press Releases

Decorated chaplain faces possibility of court martial and confinement in a military prison Ft. Bragg, N.C.—First Liberty Institute today responded to new charges against its client, Chaplain Scott Squires, by an Army investigator—acting under the command of MG Kurt Sonntag—recommending that the chaplain be found guilty of “dereliction of duty” […]

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DOJ Religious Liberty Task Force Continues American Tradition of Prioritizing Religious Liberty

August 6, 2018 • In the News

By Jeremy Dys, First Liberty Institute Deputy General Counsel Attorney General Sessions recently announced the formation of a special Department of Justice Task Force with these words: “Freedom of religion has been a core American principle from the very beginning of our country—indeed, it is our ‘first freedom.’” His announcement […]

College Football Coaching Legend Bobby Bowden to U.S. Supreme Court: Let Coach Kennedy Pray!

August 2, 2018 • Press Releases

President Donald Trump tonight nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. The following statement in response to the appointment may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and General Counsel for First Liberty Institute:

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Kelly Shackelford on Fox News Discussing the DOJ Religious Liberty Summit

July 31, 2018 • Photos & Video

July 30, 2018 — Kelly Shackelford discusses the Department of Justice Religious Liberty Summit and the formation of the Attorney General’s Religious Liberty Task Force with Shannon Bream on Fox News @ Night.

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