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A Major Win For Religious Freedom: Matthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed As U.S. District Judge in Texas
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Confirmed former First Liberty Deputy General Counsel Matthew Kacsmaryk, who was nominated by President Trump in 2017 based upon his distinguished track record.
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Shocking: Constitutional Law Often Doesn’t Focus on the Actual Constitution, Which Means America Needs More Originalist Judges
Too often, courts rely on case law, not the text and original meaning of the Constitution itself. But with a wave of judicial nominees likely to rule based on the principles of originalism, the tide could be starting to turn.
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3 Religious Liberty Cases to Watch as the Supreme Court Finishes Its Current Term
The U.S. Supreme Court will close its term in just two weeks. Here’s a recap of why this might be the biggest term of the last 30 years for religious freedom in America.
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With Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh on the Bench, is the U.S. Supreme Court Inclined to Overturn More Precedents?
The Supreme Court recently reversed a 40-year old precedent. Is this an indication that the Court could overturn other long-standing precedents? If so, it could mean good things for the future of religious liberty.
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How First Liberty Institute Impacts Supreme Court Victories Through Amicus Briefs
Amicus briefs are extremely influential when it comes to protecting religious freedom at the Supreme Court. Here are three examples of how our amicus briefs have influenced some of the most important religious freedom decisions in the last decade.
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More Flips in the Future? Find out Which 3 Appellate Courts the Trump Administration Could Flip Next
The President has already flipped one appellate court to have a majority of conservative appointed judges. Our experts took deeper look and found the three courts that could be next.