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Judge Orders Dad’s Place Church to Kick Homeless Out on the Street

December 6, 2024

We were in court this week for the criminal trial of Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place Church. His “crime?” Opening his church.

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Government out of Church | First Liberty Institute

Washington Times: Supreme Court Can Keep Government out of Church

November 22, 2024

The Supreme Court can make clear that houses of worship and religious organizations can pick their leaders, and not the government.

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Texas Supreme Court | First Liberty Institute

Government Can’t Shut Down Religious Services, First Liberty Tells Texas Supreme Court

November 15, 2024

We filed a brief clarifying a texas constitutional provision which affirms that government cannot limit or interfere with religious services.

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Bethesda | First Liberty Institute

Bethesda University Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Affirm Religious Institutions’ Right to Choose Their Leaders

November 8, 2024

We filed an appeal this week asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that deals with the important issue of church autonomy.

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First Liberty Insider | Pastor Guide to Election Weekend

Free Resource: Pastor’s Guide to Election Weekend

November 1, 2024

Download our newest resource on what pastors and churches can do to encourage their congregations to vote in the election.

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California Church | First Liberty Institute

California City Won’t Allow Church to Use Purchased Property for Religious Services

November 1, 2024

A Chinese-American church bought property for their religious services. But the City of Santa Ana, California refuses to grant a permit.

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