Fresh Start For Sweet Cakes: Why the Supreme Court’s “GVR” Action Is A Big Victory for Melissa Klein
Winning at the U.S. Supreme Court isn’t just limited to presenting oral argument and receiving a favorable ruling. In many religious freedom cases, the Justices make use of the GVR, a lesser-known legal action that gives our legal team a second opportunity to fight for a final victory.
MUST WATCH: Lathan Watts Clarifies the “Free Exercise” Clause
Most Americans have been told that religion doesn’t belong in public, or that you can only worship within the walls of your church. In this exclusive video, FLI’s Director of Legal Communications, Lathan Watts, tells you the real way to interpret and apply the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.
The Biggest Week: Two Major Supreme Court Victories That Will Usher A New Era Of Religious Liberty
In my 30 years defending religious liberty I’ve witnessed and been a part of major victories and to the cause of our first freedom. But it is no exaggeration to say that the next week could be the biggest and most momentous of my entire career.
A Major Win For Religious Freedom: Matthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed As U.S. District Judge in Texas
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Confirmed former First Liberty Deputy General Counsel Matthew Kacsmaryk, who was nominated by President Trump in 2017 based upon his distinguished track record.
Shocking: Constitutional Law Often Doesn’t Focus on the Actual Constitution, Which Means America Needs More Originalist Judges
Too often, courts rely on case law, not the text and original meaning of the Constitution itself. But with a wave of judicial nominees likely to rule based on the principles of originalism, the tide could be starting to turn.
Texas Governor Fights for Chick-fil-A, Signs New Law to Combat Religious Discrimination
By signing a bill to “save Chick-fil-A” from being banned over its charitable donations, Gov. Greg Abbott made it clear that Texas won’t tolerate religious discrimination.
