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Bladensburg Victory Withstands First Two Legal Tests in South Carolina & Pennsylvania
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Bladensburg Peace Cross case continues to have nationwide impact. Last week, we received news of another key victory in Lehigh County, PA in which the Bladensburg ruling helped protect a county seal with religious symbols.
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Force Multipliers: Thousands of You Are Joining The Fight For Our Nation’s Heroes…Here’s What You Said
by Jorge Gomez • 4 min read Right now, First Liberty Institute (FLI) is spearheading a national effort to help protect religious liberty for America’s military service members and veterans. And the momentum for military religious freedom keeps growing strong. Since launching this critical and important initiative, we’re excited to […]
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First Test: SCOTUS’ Landmark Bladensburg Decision Helps Restore Fallen Police Officer Memorial
Recently, city officials in South Carolina removed a stone memorial from a police station because it contained religious references. Thanks to our proactive involvement, city officials announced they will bring back the memorial honoring fallen police officers.
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Barring Families from Choosing Religious Schools is Wrong – And Unconstitutional
The state of Maine is engaging in discrimination against religious schools, and it’s hurting families by leaving them with little to no option. Today, First Liberty Institute is partnering with the Institute for Justice to put an end to the state’s blatant religious discrimination.
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Research Shows Worldwide Rise in Religious Restrictions – Is a Wave of Hate and Hostility on Its Way to America?
Today, thanks to a winning streak of legal victories during a historic year, Americans have more religious freedom than they’ve had in decades. But even with this unprecedented success, research shows a sharp rise in religious restrictions both in the U.S. and abroad.
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Summer “Hate” Wave: A Pattern of Anti-Jewish Violence
For years, a small Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Los Angeles county has endured multiple acts of violence. Just this month, vandals again attacked this Jewish community and defaced the synagogue’s front entrance with white paint. When will these hateful acts stop?