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Defiance...

We're seeing a lot that going on right now.

It's happening in Maine in our Bangor Christian Schools case.

And it's happening in California in our California Charter
School case.

State government officials are ignoring recent Supreme Court rulings
and instead pushing their anti-faith agenda even harder.

It's Time to Fight the Good Fight for Faith
Tell California to Put the Constitution First
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The bottom-line is this: anti-faith bureaucrats are placing their
beliefs above the Constitution. And we won't tolerate it
anymore.

In 2022, we fought together and won a landmark decision at the Supreme
Court in Carson v. Makin.

This Carson decision affirmed that families and schools cannot be
prevented from participating in government programs for religious
reasons.

But in response to this clear precedent, California has chosen to
ignore this Supreme Court ruling.

Let me explain.

California offers charter school programs to assist homeschooling
families.

Parents who homeschool their children through these charter school
programs receive an account with funds to purchase educational
materials and curriculum, unless the parents choose curriculum
from a religious publisher.

They are being told that, because of their commitment to educate their
children according to their faith, they cannot participate in this
program that is available to everyone else.

And violating this policy not only results in the funds being
restricted or credit for coursework being rejected, but worse.

One charter school program went as far as to expel a family because
the mother selected a religious curriculum for her son.

This type of blatant discrimination by the state isn't just
wrong...It's unconstitutional.

Stand with Families Who Want to Teach their
Children According to their Faith
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This injustice strikes at the heart of our nation's commitment
to religious freedom.

Because it not just about families in California.

The Supreme Court precedent ensures that religious families all across
America can participate in these types of programs without the fear of
discrimination from the government.

But in order to preserve the Carson ruling, you and I must stand-up to
these types of challenges.

Otherwise, we could lose the rights we have fought so hard to reclaim.

That's why we're standing shoulder-to-shoulder with these
homeschooling families, fighting this battle for their rights in
federal court.

We can't, however, win this fight without you.

We need your help to ensure that this defiance is stopped...that the
rule of law is followed...and that the rights of these parents to
educate their children according to their faith are respected.

Your support will tip the scales so we can defend these families and
uphold our sacred right of religious liberty.

By standing with us today, you're not just supporting these families
in California-you're standing up for the fundamental rights of
all Americans.

Will you make your best gift today to support our fight for faithful
families in California and across the country?
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Thank you for your unwavering support, 

Kelly

Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute 

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