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6 ways Trump can advance religious freedom in his first 100 days

The Hill

January 22, 2017 • In the News

As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump promised to take action to defend religious freedom.

7 Things Trump Should Include on His Religious Freedom To-Do List

The Stream

January 16, 2017 • In the News

On National Religious Freedom Day, the Family Research Council and First Liberty Institute offer some suggestions for the incoming administration.

Why it’s Appropriate to Celebrate Religious Freedom and MLK Jr. on the Same Day

The Stream

January 16, 2017 • In the News

This Monday, January 16, celebrates two crucial moments of religious liberty’s history in America.

Orthodox Jewish Synagogue Asks Judge to Life Temporary Restraining Order Before Start of Yom Kippur

After animal rights activists file lawsuit against synagogue, Jewish leaders ask court to restore their right to practice a historic religious ritual before sundown today

October 11, 2016 • Press Releases

Irvine, Calif. – On Tuesday morning, just hours before sundown signals the start of Yom Kippur, a small Jewish synagogue in Irvine and its rabbi filed a brief with a California federal district court. They asked Judge André Birotte, Jr. to lift a temporary restraining order that is preventing them from […]

Oregon Bakers Reply to Government Brief: Don’t Compel People to Celebrate Causes That Violate Their Beliefs

September 8, 2016 • Press Releases

Portland, Ore. – Today, First Liberty Institute and Boyden Gray, former White House Counsel for President George H. W. Bush, filed a reply brief with the Oregon Court of Appeals on behalf of Aaron and Melissa Klein. The Oregon couple was fined $135,000 and lost their bakery for running their […]