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Why Attacks on ‘In God We Trust’ Ignore American Law and History

June 2, 2016

The national motto, “In God We Trust,” is under attack on multiple fronts. But First Liberty is prepped and ready for battle, fighting to defend the motto and its use by representing Police Chief Adrian Garcia, Texas, and his desire to display the motto on his department’s vehicles. First Liberty […]

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Remember Their Faith this D-Day

June 2, 2016

By Kelly Shackelford, Esq. This Monday, June 6, is, and should be, a sacred day for all Americans. On that day in 1944, in the words of President Ronald Reagan, western civilization “held together” against the Nazi regime that desired to destroy our religious, political, and economic freedom. On that […]

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On Memorial Day: Why Veterans Memorials Matter

May 26, 2016

The use of memorials to commemorate sacrifice dates back to ancient times. And following the high casualty rates of World War I, many countries used Latin crosses and other religious symbols as headstone markers in cemeteries to honor fallen servicemen and women. But in recent years, veteran memorials have come under attack […]

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Victory: First Liberty Stops ‘Baseless’ Atheist Lawsuit Against Pastor

May 26, 2016

First Liberty sent a clear message to anti-religion activists on Tuesday stopping what Senior Counsel Jeremy Dys called a “frivolous” lawsuit against a Texas pastor. San Antonio Atheist Patrick Greene sued Pastor Rick Milby of Abundant Life Church in Corpus Christi, Texas earlier this year. The reason? Greene didn’t like […]

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Group of Atheists, Humanists Sues to Remove National Motto “In God We Trust” from U.S. Currency—First Liberty Fights Back

May 19, 2016

Attacks are intensifying against America’s National Motto, “In God We Trust.” First Liberty is already defending law enforcement departments threatened with lawsuits for displaying “In God We Trust” on their patrol vehicles—something First Liberty attorneys say is well within their constitutional rights. Now, a group of atheists, humanists and others […]

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Hope Amid Danger: Major Victory for Little Sisters at Supreme Court

May 19, 2016

Though attacks to religious freedom may be increasing on all fronts, Americans of faith just won a major battle at the Supreme Court. The victors? Faith-based ministries that refused to comply with the HHS “Abortion Pill” Mandate and violate their beliefs. “This is huge for religious liberty,” said Kelly Shackelford, […]

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