
New York Village Officials Attempt to Take Jewish Congregation’s Property
First Liberty is defending a small Jewish congregation that local officials are trying to seize the property under eminent domain.

Louisiana Pastor No Longer Faces Criminal Charges for Holding Religious Services
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled that the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings at churches was unconstitutional.

Massachusetts Church Now Free to Open Religious School
First Liberty stepped in to stop unlawful discrimination for Vida Real and the church will be able to open the school.

Easter & Passover Share a Common Theme: Freedom
Easter and Passover help ground us with an eternal perspective. These holidays prompt us to reflect on our country’s foundational priorities.

Massachusetts Officials Won’t Allow This Hispanic Church to Open a School
Real Life International (Vida Real) in Somerville, Massachusetts is facing blatant discrimination from city officials. First Liberty sent a letter urging the Public School Committee to allow the church to open a religious private school.

Back to Normal? Pew Research Reports Americans Returning to Church, Houses of Worship Resuming In-Person Services
Two years ago, government closed worship services across the country. Now, data suggests—at least to some extent—religious freedom is finally returning to normal.