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Military Court Botches RFRA

National Review
August 11, 2016 • In the News

By a vote of 4-1 yesterday in United States v. Sterling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces adopted a strangely narrow reading of the threshold provisions of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Read full article »

First Liberty Says Court Ruling Against Marine is “Shameful,” Announces They Will Appeal to Supreme Court

August 10, 2016 • Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) issued an opinion in the case of United States v. Sterling, denying a United States Marine her constitutional right to religious freedom. “This is absolutely outrageous,” Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, says. “A few judges […]

Coach fired for praying speaks out after filing lawsuit

The Kelly File
August 9, 2016 • In the News

Coach Joe Kennedy goes on ‘The Kelly File’ to explain why he took legal action against the school district. Read full article »

High School Football Coach Files Lawsuit Against School District That Fired Him for Praying

August 9, 2016 • Press Releases

Bremerton, Wash. – Today, former high school football coach Joe Kennedy filed a lawsuit against Bremerton School District (BSD) after the school district terminated him for offering a brief, quiet prayer at the fifty-yard line after high school football games. Read the lawsuit at CoachKennedyFacts.com. In the lawsuit, Coach Kennedy’s […]

Coach files lawsuit against school district over postgame prayer debate

USA Today
August 9, 2016 • In the News

It’s called faith for a reason. People who have it generally don’t abandon it at the first sign of adversity. Read full article »

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Coach fired for praying sues Washington school district

The Washington Post
August 9, 2016 • In the News

SEATTLE — An assistant football coach who was fired from a Washington state high school for praying on the field after games sued the school district Tuesday, saying officials violated his religious rights.

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