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MUST WATCH: Lathan Watts Clarifies the “Free Exercise” Clause

June 28, 2019

Most Americans have been told that religion doesn’t belong in public, or that you can only worship within the walls of your church. In this exclusive video, FLI’s Director of Legal Communications, Lathan Watts, tells you the real way to interpret and apply the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.

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James Madison: Mastermind of Religious Freedom

June 14, 2019

To celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, we’re giving you an in-depth look at the Father of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Learn how James Madison became the most influential Founder who gave us the “free exercise” clause of the First Amendment.

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Religious Discrimination Doesn’t Fly: Federal & State Officials Open Investigations into San Antonio’s Decision to Exclude Chick-fil-A from Airport

June 7, 2019

First Liberty Institute urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to stop discrimination against faith-based businesses. Read how we continue to fight important battles for religious freedom outside the courtroom.

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Can you Freely Live Out Your Faith in Your Own Home?

May 31, 2019

Is there no safe space to live out our faith? Senior citizens Ken and Liv Hauge were threatened with eviction for hosting a Bible study, and now we’re fighting their case in federal court.

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Meet The Next Generation of Religious Freedom Advocates

May 31, 2019

95% of millennials believe that religious liberty is important. Through our education initiatives, First Liberty Institute empowers and equips them to defend religious freedom for all Americans.

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Mission Minded: FLI Celebrates Staff Members for Their Most Recent Achievements

May 10, 2019

First Liberty celebrates staff members Reed Smith, Lathan Watts and Christine Norwood for their most recent achievements.

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