Here’s Why They’re Coming After Your Ministry, Church or Synagogue
By Christopher Corbett Are they coming after your house of worship or ministry? And who are “they?’ If you live in Iowa, up until two weeks ago “they” would have been your own state government, in the form of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, a body empowered to interpret, apply, […]
VICTORY! Iowa Officials Won’t Control Sermons
Last week, First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter on behalf of Cornerstone World Outreach Church to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (CRC), requesting they retract their policy as outlined in a brochure, “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity – A Public Accommodation Provider’s Guide to Iowa Law.” The brochure expressed […]
Why Americans Should Focus on Court Victories in a Heated Election Year
In an election year when Americans who value religious freedom could justifiably feel waves of anxiety, it’s no time to panic. Instead, it’s a good time to redouble our focus on the most reliable ingredients to guarding our freedom. Consider that while elections are vital, politicians promise much and usually […]
State of Iowa Claims Right to Control How Churches Preach, Teach, and Operate Their Facilities—First Liberty Demands Exemption
In a move that First Liberty attorneys call a “massive violation” of the First Amendment, the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (CRC) claims churches are generally not exempt from the state’s sexual orientation and gender identity law. The Iowa CRC requires places of public accommodation, which includes most churches, to: Allow patrons […]
Three Supreme Court Justices Warn of “Ominous Sign” in Rejection of Pharmacy Case
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to review the case of Stormans v. Wiesman, in which Washington state pharmacists challenged a regulation requiring them to sell abortion-inducing drugs. The pharmacists contended that being forced to provide the abortion-inducing drugs would violate their faith, as well as their oath to “do no […]
FALLOUT & FUTURE: A Year After the Supreme Court Marriage Decision, Where is Your Religious Freedom Headed?
One year ago, the Supreme Court redefined marriage in the 5-4 decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, with vast dangers for religious freedom. First Liberty Institute was prepared with a 5-point plan. How has our plan—and your religious freedom—fared? And where might our first freedom be headed in […]
