US SUPREME COURT – The Supreme Court now has the opportunity to hear a second case about Christian bakers hit hard by their state for not making gay marriage cakes. And this gives the high court a chance to go further in protecting religious liberty than it did with the […]
By: Kevin Daley The American Legion and a Maryland planning commission are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a cross-shaped World War I memorial, after the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the monument violates the Constitution. Supporters of the petition say the 4th Circuit’s decision compromises war […]
By Jeremy Days, Deputy General Counsel at First Liberty Florida city reminded the First Amendment protects religious speech of expression everywhere in America, including the Citrus Bowl Earlier in 2018, we witnessed the passing of an American icon, the Rev. Billy Graham, whose fame, beyond his years of faithful preaching, […]
By Mike Berry, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Military Affairs at First Liberty It is said that the passage of time can heal all wounds — but when wounds heal, we still want to remember the important battles in which they were inflicted. So we build memorials and create […]
WASHINGTON D.C. | Late this afternoon the United States Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to replace retired 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: “As a law firm dedicated to […]
When Americans find themselves in need of an attorney—whether purchasing a new home, fighting a traffic ticket, or starting a new small business—they want one who will zealously fight for them. Navigating the foreign world of judges, juries, and administrative agencies can be daunting.
The right to legal counsel is a hallmark of our republic. And, within the legal profession, the duty to be an advocate for one’s client is sacrosanct. In fact, legal ethics require attorneys to be zealous advocates. And, they should not fear reprisal for statements made in connection with ongoing legal proceedings.
