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 […]
New Poll Shows Americans Want Trump, Congress and the Courts to Restore Religious Freedom
Nearly 90 percent of all Americans consider religious liberty to be an important issue, and 65 percent of Americans believe that freedom of religion should be protected even against government laws, according to a new Marist poll released this month. The poll also revealed that appointing a Supreme Court justice […]
“Shame”: United States Listed in Report of Nations That Persecute Christians
Every year, the International Christian Concern (ICC) publishes the Hall of Shame Report, listing the worst nations for persecuted Christians. This year, for the first time, the United States was included in the report. In the report released in early January, the United States was included in the all new […]
6 Fast Actions President Trump Can Take for Religious Freedom
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump promised to take action to defend religious freedom. In October, he sent a letter to a prominent pro-life Catholic organization, promising to protect the rights of all Americans “to live their faith, to serve their communities, and to act on their beliefs without fear.” […]
In Supreme Court “Transgender Bathroom” Case, First Liberty Takes Unique Approach
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Gloucester County School Board v. G.G., a high-profile case that advocacy groups from both sides of the political spectrum are weighing in on. But First Liberty Institute is highlighting one aspect of the case no one else is talking about: religious freedom. And, […]
