News

Expertise you won’t find anywhere else — from the first name in religious liberty.

 

Want to receive the latest case updates, religious liberty news, and expert cultural commentary before anyone else? Sign up for FLI Insider to stay on the pulse of the issues you care about most.

Become An Insider | First Liberty


Daniela Barca - Her Story | First Liberty

What Happens When a High School Freshman Takes a Stand for Her Constitutional Rights?

February 28, 2020

New York school officials repeatedly denied Daniela Barca’s application to form a Christian club at her school because was a faith-based group. They even suggested she couldn’t form an official club unless it modified its viewpoint to something more “generic” and less to do with Jesus. In this interview, Daniela shares her story and what she’s learned about taking a stand for religious freedom.

Read More
New Air Force Policy | First Liberty

New US Air Force Policy Boosts Religious Freedom for Service Members of All Faiths

February 21, 2020

Recently, the U.S. Air Force took the commendable step of formally allowing airmen to seek waivers that would accommodate their religious dress and personal grooming requirements. Learn why this is another important victory for religious liberty within our military.

Read More
International Religious Freedom Alliance (IRFA) | First Liberty

State Department’s New International Alliance Will Help Safeguard Religious Liberty Worldwide—and Here at Home

February 21, 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the formation of an International Religious Freedom Alliance, gathering more than two dozen nations who will pursue religious tolerance and seek to end religious persecution globally. By championing religious freedom worldwide, we’re also protecting the First Freedom of all Americans right here at home.

Read More
Dramatic Shifts in the Federal Courts | First Liberty

Right Now, President Trump’s Judicial Appointees Are Causing 3 Dramatic Shifts in the Federal Courts

February 21, 2020

In this special feature, our team of experts take a look forward to what the overall makeup of the judiciary could be if the U.S. Senate moves to fill all remaining federal vacancies. Learn how the record pace of confirmations is leading to 3 major transformations of the federal judiciary that will have an impact for an entire generation.

Read More
Navy Chaplain Accused | First Liberty

Navy Chaplain Accused of Violating Constitution for Encouraging Personnel to ‘Lead Like Jesus’

February 14, 2020

The hostile Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) is going after Navy Cmdr. Richard Smothers for promoting a seminar based on his faith. Their most recent attack isn’t just outrageous, it also doesn’t have any solid legal basis. It’s time to stop these outrageous attacks and let chaplains be chaplains.

Read More
2.14.2020 Firstlook 300

Which Fortune 100 Companies Rank Highest for Religious Diversity and Inclusion?

February 14, 2020

The Religious Freedom and Business Foundation recently released its Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Index. This special feature gives you a brief overview of how the top 10 Fortune 100 companies ranked, and what the results reveal about the state of religious liberty in the workplace.

Read More
Social Facebook Social Instagram Twitter X Icon | First Liberty Institute Social Youtube Social Linkedin

Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyState DisclosuresSitemap • © 2025 Liberty Institute® is a trademark of First Liberty Institute