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Joining First Liberty this summer are more than 20 interns from diverse backgrounds and from some of the top universities in the country. It’s a blessing to see so many bright, talented and passionate leaders standing strong together in the fight for our first and most foundational liberty, religious freedom.

First Liberty’s CEO Kelly Shackelford recently spoke with U.S. Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) to discuss the blatant attacks on religious freedom happening in our armed forces and the necessary actions to safeguard it.

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.

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.

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.”

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.