California Bans Singing in Church: Just One of Many Outrageous Acts of Discrimination
Nowhere in the Constitution do we find the power of government officials to tell churches and people of faith if they can sing or lift their voices in worship. But California Governor Newsom somehow discovered the authority to meddle with church worship, and this is just the latest incident in a growing list of brazen abuses of power under the guise of a “new normal.”
Kelly Shackelford at Gateway Church: “Open Your Eyes—God and Religious Freedom in America”
Over the July 4th weekend, First Liberty President and CEO, Kelly Shackelford delivered an inspiring speech at Gateway Church in Dallas. Watch the video below, as Kelly offers a timely message of hope, strength and courage to all of us during this definitive moment in our country’s history.
FLI Files Federal Lawsuit to Reclaim Religious Freedom in America’s “First State”
This year, instead of celebrating Christmas in July, the Knights of Columbus take to the courts to fight for their constitutional rights. First Liberty recently filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Knights of Columbus against the City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after city officials outrageously decided to ban a Nativity scene and all religious holiday displays.
FLI’s First Ladies, Keisha Russell & Holly Randall, Rank #1 for Article Published in Federalist Society
Congratulations to Keisha and Holly, who recently wrote an article for the Federalist Society online publication that was the number one read article for Federalist Society in June. In their article, they discuss the critical legal battles related to religious liberty and nondiscrimination laws happening at the Supreme Court, and how the outcome of these cases will impact the future of our First Freedom.
How the Supreme Court’s Espinoza Decision Will Affect Religious Freedom Moving Forward
On June 30th, the U.S. the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that religious schools in Montana can participate equally in the state funded scholarship program designed to give school choice to low-income students. Get a FREE copy of an exclusive resource from First Liberty’s team of legal experts, who break down in more detail what this decision means for you, your family and for the future of religious freedom in America.
New York Government Officials Have a Long, Entrenched History of Religious Discrimination
Recently, some of the most appalling examples of discrimination and hateful vitriol against houses of worship has occurred in New York, arguably the state hardest hit by the viral outbreak. But bigotry by government officials in the Empire State runs deep—and it’s existed for a very long time.
