Kleins’ Case Moves Forward: First Liberty Files Appeal to Defend Bakers’ Rights
Aaron and Melissa Klein are taking their fight for freedom before the Oregon Court of Appeals. The Oregon government punished the Kleins with a $135,000 penalty for declining to design and create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding. The government also issued a gag order directing the Kleins to […]
At America’s Highest Military Court, First Liberty Attorneys Defend Marine in Historic Trial
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 […]
Walsh Case Storms the Media!
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 […]
Is Religious Freedom Good for Your State’s Economy? Study Suggests Yes!
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, […]
State of Georgia Fired Doctor and Lay Pastor for Content of Sermons; First Liberty Files Lawsuit
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 […]
‘Stand Like a Rock:’ Honoring a Man who Honored Religious Freedom
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 […]
