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Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, we have an opportunity to become a country that’s stronger, more unified and committed to its roots in faith and service. Times of crisis remind us why we must fight for religious liberty, so that state and church can work together to bring hope and relief to our neighbors and our local communities.

Opponents of religious liberty are becoming more brazen in their attacks, and they’re not limiting themselves to public K-12 schools, or to faith-based schools. More frequently, we’re seeing activists fixated in trying to shut down religious expression and viewpoints in the educational institutions where open and diverse debate should be encouraged.

Adding to a long list of critical achievements for religious freedom, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently offered a special and unique religious liberty training for federal attorneys. Learn how the DOJ continues to take positive action and giving hope to many people of faith (including a number of First Liberty clients) who are currently fighting to reclaim their rights.

I was a pastor in Cuba who suffered religious persecution before coming to the United States, where I now shepherd a church in Washington, D.C. Through my testimony, I want to warn Americans about the threat of socialism poses to religious freedom, and why we must keep fighting for the liberty to freely live out our faith.

The nationwide reclamation of religious liberty continues and with your ongoing support, First Liberty continues to be at the forefront of the battle for religious freedom in Washington, D.C. Here’s a recap of several positive developments happening in our nation’s capital.

The City of Magnolia, Texas developed an underhanded and illegal scheme to wring money out of churches and other tax-exempt organizations. Shockingly, when the churches took legal action to reclaim their rights, city officials had the audacity to threaten sanctions against the pastors if they continued.