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Dad's Place Bryan Ohio | First Liberty Institute

Legal Fight for Dad’s Place Church in Bryan, Ohio is Just Beginning

January 26, 2024

This week, we filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Bryan, Ohio for discriminating and harassing our client, Dad’s Place Church.

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Pastor Charged | First Liberty Insider

Pastor Arraigned, Charged With ‘Criminal’ Activity of Opening Church 24/7

January 12, 2024

We went to court to defend Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place. He’s facing criminal charges for opening his church 24/7 to minister and serve anyone who needs it.

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FLI Insider | Pastor Chris Avell Dad's Place

Ohio Pastor Charged for Opening Church Doors to the Homeless

January 5, 2024

First Liberty is representing Pastor Chris Avell facing 18 criminal charges for leaving his church open to the homeless.

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Florida HOA Discriminates Against Jews | First Liberty Institute

First Liberty Urges HOA to Stop Discriminating Against Jewish Residents

December 22, 2023

We recently sent a letter to an homeowner’s association in Florida, calling for it to end all discriminatory actions against Rabbi Naftaly and his wife.

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FBI targets Catholics over faith | First Liberty Institute

Congressional Report Confirms FBI Spied on Catholics

December 15, 2023

The FBI abused its counterterrorism tools to target Catholic Americans, according to a House investigation.

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Airmont Victory | First Liberty Insider

New York Jewish Communities Celebrate, 30 Years of Discrimination Come to an End

December 8, 2023

With Hanukkah underway, we’re happy to announce a win in a major case involving several Orthodox Jewish congregations in Airmont, New York.

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