VICTORY for Chabad of Irvine—But Challenges Remain
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit blocked an attempt to prevent Chabad of Irvine from practicing a historic Jewish ritual. The court denied the activists’ motion for an “injunction pending appeal.” In other words, this motion asked the court to stop the small Orthodox Jewish synagogue–located […]
Churches Affected By Hurricanes Banned From Receiving Federal Aid
Three churches represented by First Liberty Institute are asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to revoke a directive that bans religious institutions from receiving disaster relief. Among the hundreds of affected communities along the Gulf Coast, Church on the Rock Katy, Grace Community Church in Houston, and Trinity Church […]
First Liberty Submits Brief in Baker’s Supreme Court Case
On September 7, 2017, attorneys with First Liberty Institute filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of their clients, Aaron and Melissa Klein. The amicus brief was filed in support of Jack Phillips, the petitioner in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, […]
First Liberty Officially Releases 2017 edition of UNDENIABLE—Delivered to President, Congress
This week, First Liberty Institute officially launched the 2017 edition of UNDENIABLE: The Survey of Hostility to Religion in America. Copies of the 2017 edition are being delivered to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and all members of Congress. On Tuesday, First Liberty held a national media conference. […]
Federal Appeals Court: County Meetings May Open with Invocation
Watch Kelly Shackelford explain what this ruling means for America On Wednesday, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that the Board of Commissioners themselves in Jackson County, Michigan may open meetings with invocations. The decision—in which First Liberty represented commissioners of Jackson County, Michigan—comes from […]
Back to School: 7 Religious Liberty Victories Students Should Know About
Last week’s edition of Liberty Watch included “25 Surprising Facts You Need to Know About Religion in Public School.” As the new school year launches into full gear, read these stories of seven students from kindergarten to college who stood up for their religious freedom in school — and won. […]
