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Around the Institute: What’s Happening at First Liberty
Around the Institute: A weekly roundup of important headlines and exciting things going on at the organization.
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Biology Professor Gets His Job Back
Your gift to First Liberty has real impact. Our client, Dr. Johnson Varkey, is getting his job back after a college wrongfully fired him.
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White Rock Chapel: Free to Worship at Last
White Rock Chapel will now be able to make improvements to its historic property, gather for worship and serve its community.
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Supreme Court Takes Action on Several Religious Freedom Cases
Attorney Kassie Dulin, head of our D.C. Office, gives us an update on a list of orders the Supreme Court released this week.
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Which States are Advancing Bills to Help Protect Religious Freedom?
We’re seeing great momentum for religious liberty nationwide. Over a dozen states are considering bills to support religious freedom.
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New Report: Record High Hostility and Violence Against Churches in America
Attacks on houses of worship are at an all-time high. 436 incidents occurred in 2023—more than double the number in 2022.