UPDATE FROM KELLY

In a Time of Crisis, You Can Help First Liberty Keep Fighting for Religious Freedom

In this video, Kelly Shackelford shares some timely information about COVID-19 and religious freedom, and how you can go All In with First Liberty at this critical time. Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, we have an opportunity to become a country that’s stronger, more unified and committed to its roots in faith and service. Difficult times demand that we keep fighting for religious liberty, so houses of worship of all faiths and religious nonprofits can keep bringing relief to communities in need.

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POLITICIZING A PANDEMIC

All Out War on Faith: Opponents Use COVID-19 Crisis to Launch Attacks on Religious Freedom

If you think there’s no possible way religious freedom violations could surge in the middle of a health crisis, think again! A scan of recent headlines shows there are some who want to seize this as an opportunity to strip away the rights and liberties of people of faith, churches and religious institutions.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 8 min read

AROUND THE INSTITUTE

First Liberty Proud to Announce It Will Co-Sponsor the James Wilson Institute’s 2020 Fellowship

We’re happy to announce that First Liberty will be co-sponsoring the James Wilson Institute’s 2020 Fellowship, held in Washington D.C. each August. This important, week-long program will help equip and empower young lawyers to understand the first principles underlying the law, including the law of religious liberty. For those interested in becoming a JWI Fellow, please note applications are due by April 22.

Christine Norwood Program Director of D.C. Fellowship Program • 3 min read + video

IN GOD WE TRUST

Why People of Faith Must Stand Together During This Unprecedented National Crisis

Since the Founding Era, Americans have turned to faith and prayer to encourage and strengthen us during times of difficulty. Right now, as we battle together through an unprecedented national health crisis, we should not only protect religious freedom, but also embrace the rich heritage of turning to God in prayer collectively as a nation.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 7 min read

WEEKLY LIVE Q&A CALL

Join FLI Attorneys and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for This Week’s Live Teleforum

Last week, the government passed the $2 trillion COVID-19 Stimulus bill (CARES Act), which includes new adjustments that could benefit you, your church or synagogue, and nonprofits. First Liberty attorneys Justin Butterfield and Jeremy Dys will bring you the latest frontline updates on how this bill could help churches and religious organizations. They will be joined by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to discuss how to protect religious freedom with new government restrictions being imposed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Join the call every Friday at Noon (EST), 11 a.m. (CST)
by dialing: (877) 743-5428

Submit your questions in advance or during Friday’s live show by emailing us at: [email protected]

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