Understanding Religious Freedom: FAQ
America has never seen a time where the need to defend religious liberty was so critical—a time when religious liberty faces so much hostility. 2015 was the worst year for religious freedom America has ever seen. Barely three months into 2016, the requests for legal help continue to roll in […]
VICTORY: NASA Johnson Space Center Employees Win Battle to Use the Name “Jesus”
Less than one month after First Liberty Institute issued a demand letter to the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, NASA permitted the name “Jesus” to be published in the JSC daily newsletter again. “We are extremely pleased that the authorities at NASA JSC recognized their mistake in […]
Beware the Freedom of Worship Trap
Recently, the governor of a large state was asked whether businesses owned by people of faith should be able to decline participating in same-sex weddings on the grounds of their sincere religious beliefs. This would include First Liberty Institute clients such as Aaron and Melissa Klein (owners of Sweet Cakes […]
Another Bakery Faces Attack as Sweet Cakes Story Gains National Attention
Last week, First Liberty Institute attorneys announced their legal representation of Aaron and Melissa Klein—owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa who were forced to pay a $135,000 penalty to the Oregon government for declining to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding. In addition to widespread media attention from news […]
What Does Justice Scalia’s Death Mean for Religious Freedom?
The passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia two weeks ago sent shock waves across the nation, but one of the first areas that could feel the impact is religious liberty. “Justice Scalia was a friend of religious liberty,” said Kelly Shackelford, President & CEO of First Liberty Institute. “First, […]
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: First Liberty and Former White House Counsel Will Defend Bakers Penalized $135,000 for Their Faith
In a major legal development, on Tuesday First Liberty Institute and Boyden Gray, former White House Counsel for President George H. W. Bush, announced they will be serving as lead appellate counsel for Aaron and Melissa Klein in a case many believe could go to the U.S. Supreme Court. Oregon […]
