
Justice Department Joins Legal Battle to Defend Small New Hampshire Church
The DOJ recently expressed support for our client. Town officials are ordering the congregation to stop gathering in the pastor’s barn.

CRCD Scholar Receives Prestigious Award for Outstanding Academic Research
Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy scholar, Kirstin Anderson Birkhaug was named the 2025 Novak Award winner by the Acton Institute.

Trump’s First Round of Judicial Nominees Includes a Strong Pick for Federal Appellate Court
The President announced the first wave judicial nominees, a highly-anticipated action given the massive impact he’s had on federal judiciary.

First Liberty Institute’s Kelly Shackelford Appointed to President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission
During a White House ceremony, the President created the Religious Liberty Commission with Kelly Shackelford as one of its members.

School Reverses Course, Will Allow Students to Sing Worship Songs at Talent Show
West Ward Elementary School will now allow two students to perform songs by Christian artists Brandon Lake and Colton Dixon.

Please Pray: Important Court Date This Week for Pastor Chris Avell & Dad’s Place Church
We argued in state appellate court this week. Ohio Attorney General David Yost’s office was at the hearing and argued in favor of our client.