From Kelly Shackelford <[email protected]>
Subject Does Gov't Have the Power to Pick Your Church's Pastor?
Date April 5, 2024 11:31 AM
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Churches Have a Right to Choose Their Leaders, 
First Liberty Argues in Federal Appeals Court

Alongside our volunteer attorneys at Wilmer Hale, we argued at a
federal appeals court in NAMB v. McRaney, a case dealing with church
autonomy. We explained that the Constitution protects the independence
of religious organizations to choose their own leaders.

Government: Don't Tell Churches What to Do »
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The City Won't Let This Pastor Feed the Hungry | Give Today
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First Liberty Live: Why Are Cities Punishing Good Samaritans?

Gethsemani Baptist Church operates the only food ministry in San Luis,
Arizona. But officials are trying to stop them from feeding hungry
families. Attorney Jeremy Dys talks about our federal court case on
their behalf.

Because of Hostility, Hundreds are Going Hungry »
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Atlantic City Refuses to Accommodate 
First Responder's Religious Beliefs

Alex Smith is a first responder and pastor in Atlantic City. His
religious beliefs require him to wear a beard. But the city
won't grant a religious accommodation to its grooming policy,
even though having a beard wouldn't impact Alex's ability
to safely do his job.

This is Clear-Cut Religious Discrimination »
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More States Pass Laws to Improve 
Religious Freedom Protections

Because of multiple, favorable Supreme Court decisions, state
legislatures continue to take positive steps to protect religious
liberty. Here's a quick rundown of several bills that were
recently signed or are being considered.

These 4 States Just Made Their Laws Better »
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Full Court Press: 
Update on the Supreme Court Coup & Judicial Nominations

Federal judges make critical legal decisions about religious freedom.
First Liberty continues to monitor nominees for the federal bench.
We're also tracking the far Left's attacks, as they try to
wrest control of the Supreme Court and judicial system.

Critical Court Updates »
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