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John, I've got good news and bad.

But first, let me remind you about our case on behalf of Rev. Patrick Mahoney.

Following January 6, 2021, the grounds of the U.S. Capitol were closed to demonstrations. Fences went up and the First Amendment ceased to exist outside the U.S. Capitol.

When Capitol Police finally removed the fencing, Rev. Mahoney thought the Capitol Grounds were once again open for First Amendment expression. So, he applied for a permit to hold a prayer vigil on September 11th.

The Capitol Police denied his request and told him the Capitol Ground remained closed for gatherings…well, closed for most gatherings.

Capitol Police had a policy allowing members of Congress and their friends to hold rallies and gatherings.

In other words, Capitol Police created a two-tiered system -- an abundance of First Amendment rights for lawmakers and the scraps for people like Rev. Mahoney.

But with your help, the Center for American Liberty sued the government on Rev. Mahoney’s behalf. And in May, the federal district court in DC ruled in our favor…

…stopping the Capitol Police from enforcing the unconstitutional "no demonstration zone" at the U.S. Capitol.

But the government asked the court to "stay" -- or pause -- that ruling pending its appeal. 

John, we just got the court's decision…

The good news is the court still agrees we are correct on the law -- the "no demonstration zone" is indeed unconstitutional.

But the bad news is the Capitol Police Board convinced the court that free speech on the Capitol Steps is a threat to national security until after the inauguration.

So, the grounds of the U.S. Capitol are once again closed to demonstration…

For everyone EXCEPT Rev. Mahoney and four of his supporters.

Worse, while the grounds of the U.S. Capitol should open back up to the public after the inauguration on January 20, 2025 -- the government still plans to appeal our victory.

That's why I'm asking you to make a generous tax-deductible gift of $35, $50, $100, or more today.

Going up against the might of the U.S. government is always an uphill battle.

But your right to free speech and prayer on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol is worth fighting for.

Unfortunately, defending this appeal will cost upwards of $250,000 -- and we urgently need the resources to keep this case alive.

Can I count on your immediate donation today?

Make no mistake -- since we already won this case on the First Amendment question at district court, we have a strong case on appeal.

But the reality is the government has unlimited taxpayer dollars to pour into its case -- while we have limited resources.

As you know, we rely on the generosity of patriotic folks like you to fund our cases -- which is why I'm turning to you again today to ensure we can win this battle once and for all.

Not just for Rev. Mahoney. But for you and every other American.

John, please follow this link to make your most generous tax-deductible donation to the Center for American Liberty today.

You are the reason we can fight for Rev. Mahoney and more than 30 other active clients. Thank you in advance for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Harmeet K. Dhillon, CEO

Center for American Liberty

The Center For American Liberty is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization fighting against growing anti-free speech and anti-civil liberties trends.

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