Updated Policy Will Allow Service Members to Attend Indoor Religious Services
After the U.S. Navy issued an order banning troops from attending indoor religious services, First Liberty responded by sending a letter on behalf of our client Major Dan Schultz, asking for accommodation so that he could attend and lead worship at his church. Within one week, the Navy updated its policies, delivering a timely victory for religious freedom.
3 Major SCOTUS Victories Will Set Americans Free to Enjoy More Religious Freedom Than Ever Before
Light up the fireworks once again, because this is turning out to be a summer full of victories. With three recent, critical decisions from the Supreme Court, Americans are about to experience and enjoy more religious freedom than they’ve ever had in decades, and possibly in all of their lifetimes.
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.
