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At America’s Highest Military Court, First Liberty Attorneys Defend Marine in Historic Trial

April 28, 2016

The highest court in the U.S. Military heard arguments on Wednesday that could affect religious freedom for decades to come. In the case United States v. Sterling, First Liberty attorneys and former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement represented Lance Corporal (LCpl) Monifa Sterling, a Marine court-martialed over a Bible verse […]

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Walsh Case Storms the Media!

April 28, 2016

America was gripped last week with the story of one First Liberty client who was fired over the content of his sermons. Eric Walsh—doctor, lay-pastor and public servant—was terminated in May of 2014 from his position as District Health Director with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). First Liberty […]

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Is Religious Freedom Good for Your State’s Economy? Study Suggests Yes!

April 21, 2016

New research suggests that religious liberty is generally beneficial to a state’s economy, refuting the suggestions of some corporate executives and Hollywood elites who have been protesting religious freedom laws enacted by the people’s representatives in several states. BATTLE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE STATES In the past two months, […]

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State of Georgia Fired Doctor and Lay Pastor for Content of Sermons; First Liberty Files Lawsuit

April 21, 2016

When Dr. Eric Walsh, a top health official and lay pastor for his church, was fired from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), it wasn’t for anything he did or said on the job. He was fired for what he preached in sermons. Now, his case will finally go […]

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‘Stand Like a Rock:’ Honoring a Man who Honored Religious Freedom

April 15, 2016

Last Wednesday marked the anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s 273rd birthday. A renaissance man with a long and accomplished legacy, Jefferson played a major role in the founding of the United States of America—and establishing its strong protections for religious freedom for all. JEFFERSON’S ADVOCACY FOR RELIGIOUS RIGHTS Ironically, Thomas Jefferson […]

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IGNORE THE HECKLERS: Mississippi Law Shows That In a Fair Fight, Religious Freedom Always Wins

April 15, 2016

Earlier this month, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant picked up a pen and signed his name to the aptly titled Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act. The Mississippi law crashed the party being held by anti-religious zealots as they were celebrating the recent veto of a similar religious freedom […]

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