SUPREME RARITY: U.S. Supreme Court Receives Unusual Number of Briefs in Support of Marine ‘Bible Verse’ Case
Religious freedom for military members could be further protected — or severely inhibited — in the coming months, and it all depends on the U.S. Supreme Court. In December, First Liberty Institute asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of Monifa Sterling, a U.S. Marine who was convicted […]
President Trump Should Sign the Comprehensive Executive Order on Religious Liberty—with No Compromises
Last week, an executive order was leaked to the media that seeks to provide broad religious exemptions for all Americans. This executive order promotes personal liberty by continuing to preserve religious freedom for individuals, for churches and houses of worship, for schools, for employers and businesses, and for faith-based non-profit […]
Georgia Pays Almost a Quarter-of-a-Million Dollars to Victim of Religious Discrimination
On Wednesday, First Liberty Institute announced the settlement of a major lawsuit over workplace religious rights, vindicating our client, Dr. Eric Walsh. The State of Georgia agreed to pay $225,000 to settle Dr. Walsh’s religious discrimination lawsuit. “I am pleased this trial finally ended,” Dr. Eric Walsh said. “It’s been […]
How Ronald Reagan Helped Me Appreciate America’s Heritage of Religious Liberty
By LaToya Rosario Exclusive Liberty Watch Commentary “We’re living in a dramatic age. Throughout the world the machinery of the state is being used as never before against religious freedom … I believe that the most essential element of our defense of freedom is our insistence on speaking out for […]
Kelly Shackelford: Judge Gorsuch Has Solid Record on Religious Freedom
Key cases give clues regarding U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch’s future rulings on your religious liberty. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch has served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit […]
First Liberty National News Media Report: Spreading Awareness of the Struggle for Religious Freedom
First Liberty wins — and not just in the courtroom. First Liberty Institute’s annual media report, released recently by First Liberty’s legal communications department, reveals the nationwide impact that First Liberty is having through engagement with influencers in the media and elsewhere. “While our litigation efforts are crucial, we’ll never […]
