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CHRISTMAS STALKINGS: Defending Religious Liberty from Holiday Attacks

December 22, 2017

Will Americans be strong-armed into taking down their lights and nativity scenes early this year? Imagine a holiday season without the golden glimmer of decorative wreaths, the aroma of fresh-cut pine trees, or the sweet melodies of children caroling. Is it possible that anti-religion groups could soon target these joyful […]

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VICTORY! Grandfather Can Read Bible Aloud in Public

December 22, 2017

The City of Sweetwater, Tennessee will let Paul Johnson freely express his faith—no permit required. Johnson is a Tennessee grandfather who enjoys sharing his faith. Earlier this year, city police threatened him with arrest if he did not stop reading his Bible aloud in public without a permit during a […]

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CONFIRMED! First Liberty Volunteer Attorney Appointed as Federal Appeals Judge

December 16, 2017

First Liberty Institute is proud to announce that James C. Ho, one of its top former volunteer attorneys, has been confirmed to one of the nation’s highest judicial positions. On Thursday, the United States Senate voted and confirmed Ho to the U.S. Court of Appeals to the Fifth Circuit. Ho […]

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Top 10 Religious Freedom Victories of 2017

December 16, 2017

Americans have a reason to be hopeful and expectant as 2018 approaches. Over the past year, First Liberty has been on the front lines, making significant strides in the fight to protect religious freedom. In 2017, First Liberty’s victories inside – and outside – the courtroom impacted the lives of […]

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Religious Ads Banned on Washington, D.C. Public Buses

December 8, 2017

Is the Grinch running the Washington, D.C. transit system? That could be a fair question considering a recent ban on an uplifting holiday ad intended for buses. Last month, the Archdiocese of Washington commemorated 70 years since its original founding in 1947. However, their celebration turned sour when District of […]

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VICTORY: Religious Liberty Restored for High School Students

December 8, 2017

Restoring religious liberty in America’s schools is still within reach. Less than six months after sending a demand letter, First Liberty secured a resounding victory for Moriah Bridges, the high school senior whose graduation remarks were censored by school officials because they contained faith-based comments. As a result of Moriah […]

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