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South Dakota Governor | First Liberty Insider

South Dakota Bill Would Make it a Felony to Disrupt a Religious Service

February 6, 2026

After, Recent incidents of agitators storming and disrupting church services, Gov. Rhoden is taking action to protect houses of worship.

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New Jersey Church Victories | First Liberty Insider

New Jersey Churches Reach Settlement with County and New Jersey Attorney General Ending Federal Lawsuit

January 30, 2026

Mendham Methodist Church and The Zion Lutheran Church Long Valley will receive funding to restore their historic architecture.

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Minnesota Mob | First Liberty Insider

In America, Violence and Intimidation of Churches Cannot Be Tolerated

January 23, 2026

A mob of agitators stormed and disrupted a church during their worship service this past Sunday in Minnesota, violating federal law.

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2026 CRCD DC Fellowship | First Liberty Insider

Next Gen Leaders: Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy Wraps Up 9th Annual D.C. Fellowship

January 16, 2026

by Jayla Ward • 1 minute First Liberty’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy recently wrapped up its 9th Annual D.C. Fellowship, and it was a tremendous success! This year, we selected a group of 12 young, bright leaders for an immersive, all-expenses paid trip to our nation’s capital. The […]

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Holy Trinity | First Liberty Insider

Pennsylvania Township Won’t Allow Church to Build a Chapel

January 9, 2026

Collier, Pennsylvania Township is denying Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church the right to use its land for religious purposes.

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NY Church Christmas Trees | First Liberty Insider

Village Mayor in New York Axes Christmas Tree Fundraiser at Catholic Church

December 19, 2025

A New York city, says that St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church cannot continue its 25-year tradition of selling Christmas trees.

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