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The Peoria Unified School Board in Arizona won't allow one of
its elected members, Heather Rooks, to quote Bible verses during
meetings. That's unconstitutional-and it's why we
just filed a federal lawsuit on Heather's behalf.

The school district must follow the law and Constitution. It must
allow Heather to express her faith. And we're taking them to
court to make sure it happens.

Heather began her term on the board in January and regularly cites
inspirational Bible verses during her time for remarks. She finds
quoting Scripture to be encouraging to her.

On cue, an anti-religion group sent a letter to the district
complaining that Heather must stop quoting "incendiary
Chrisitian verses." The school board then "advised"
Heather and other members to stop quoting Scripture.

The school district is violating the First Amendment, plain and
simple. Banning religious expression is illegal discrimination. Last
year's Supreme Court win in Kennedy v. Bremerton-Coach
Kennedy's case-held that government may not ban religious
speech.

Many state officials, however, are defying that ruling. They refuse to
follow what the nation's highest court said they must do, and
keep canceling anyone with a religious view.

Heather isn't the only one being muzzled. This is happening to
people of faith across the country-everyday Americans just like
YOU. Just last month a Virginia mom went to her local school board
meeting to express her concerns-and was told she could not pray
for our nation's schools.

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Public officials don't have to "check their faith"
at the door and abandon their beliefs simply because they work for the
government. Censoring religious speech betrays what religious
freedom in America is all about. 

Hostile state officials and radical groups are fighting us at every
possible turn. Because we've won so much in recent years, they
are now doubling down on their attacks. We won't sugar coat it.
We have our work cut out for us in this federal court case.

Getting a win for Heather-and for countless Americans-will
be a tough and possibly long legal battle. It will require a lot of
resources and we're going to need your steadfast support.

We've taken on governments before and won big. Will you come on
board with First Liberty to help us win again? Heather is counting on
us. Can we count on a timely gift from you today?

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