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We just received some amazing news that will impact houses of worship
throughout the state of New York.

Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
rejected the State of New York's unconstitutional attempt to
make His Tabernacle Family Church-and all houses of worship in
New York-gun-free zones.

New York had previously enacted expansive laws to prohibit the
possession of firearms in houses of worship and other
"sensitive" areas regardless of whether a person possesses
a license to carry.

While this law singled out houses of worship making them gun-free
zones, businesses were still allowed to use firearms to defend
themselves.

The Second Circuit Court found this law to be unconstitutional and it
explained in its opinion that it is, "hard to see how the law
advances the interests of religious organizations, as a whole, by
denying them agency to choose for themselves whether to permit
firearms."

Jeremy Dys, Senior Counsel for First Liberty, explained, "The
court made it clear that the U.S. Constitution grants the right of
self-defense for all Americans and houses of worship cannot be
disarmed. No American should be forced to sacrifice one
constitutionally protected freedom to enjoy another."

First Liberty Institute and the law firms of Clement & Murphy PLLC
and Ganguly Brothers PLLC filed the lawsuit on behalf of His
Tabernacle, a nondenominational church founded by Pastor Micheal
Spencer.

Pastor Spencer said, "We are grateful that the Court protected
our First Amendment freedoms to make decisions about the safety of our
congregation."

This is a great victory for His Tabernacle.

It is because of supporters like you, we were able to fight and win
for Pastor Spencer and all houses of worship in New York.

And just like with all of our clients, Pastor Spencer will never
receive a bill for our services.

Throughout this month, you have an opportunity to be a force
multiplier for faith thanks to our $600,000 Matching Grant. When you
make a gift before midnight on December 31st, the impact of your gift
will be doubled.

Your timely gift today will make sure we can stay on the frontlines in
the fight for faith. Together, we can deliver more victories like this
one at our nation's highest courts.

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