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City Violates Court Order, Files Criminal Charges Against Pastor (Again!)
The city of Bryan, Ohio sent police to harass Pastor Chris Avell and filed criminal charges against him AGAIN. This harassment must stop.
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Kelly Shackelford Speaks at 3 Church Services in San Diego
In this compelling message at Awaken Church, our President & CEO shares about the ongoing battle for religious freedom.
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First Liberty Live: Officials Ban Church Services in Pastor’s Barn
Jeremy Dys talks about our legal fight on behalf of Grace New England Church where officials ordered the church to stop meeting.
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Churches Have a Right to Choose Their Leaders, First Liberty Argues in Federal Appeals Court
First Liberty argued at a federal appeals court to explain that the Constitution protects churches to choose their own leaders.
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First Liberty Live: Why Are Cities Punishing Good Samaritans?
Gethsemani Baptist Church operates the only food ministry in San Luis, Arizona. But officials are trying to stop them from feeding hungry families.
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City Targets Good Samaritan for Helping Feed 300 Families
Watch Jeremy Dys on Fox News and CBN News as he discusses our latest case on behalf of Pastor Jose Castro and Gethsemani Baptist Church.