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Each year as December begins, I try to avoid getting caught up in the
hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.

Instead, I like to pause and reflect on the past year to see
God's provision and to look ahead for what He has promised.

Throughout this year, we've seen God's hand at work.
Because of your support and His favor, we've won for faith all
year long including a huge victory for our Navy SEALs.

Now as we look forward to 2025, I can tell you that First Liberty is
well positioned on the frontlines in the fight for faith. We have
incredible clients standing for their faith and the most talented
group of attorneys we've ever had.

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For one of those clients, Fire Chief Ron Hittle, things are really
heating up.

Ron was a dedicated first responder for almost 25 years. When he
attended a world class leadership conference with a few of his team
members, he was fired.

His crime? The conference was held at a church.

City leaders asked Ron to hone his leadership skills, and he chose the
Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit, a stellar leadership seminar
featuring a diverse line up of religious and non-religious speakers,
business leaders, coaches, authors and successful entrepreneurs.

But he was told it was unacceptable for him to attend a religiously
affiliated seminar. His superiors opened a months-long investigation,
mocked his beliefs, and eventually fired him.

It's really rare that an employer is bold enough to tell you
that they are firing you for your faith, but that's just what
Stockton's leaders did.

That's not only wrong. It's illegal.

Chief Hittle has been fighting through the federal courts for more
than 10 years. Despite facing numerous setbacks, this Fire Chief
isn't giving up. And neither is First Liberty.

That's why we're asking the Supreme Court to take up Ron's
case and to make it clear that cities like Stockton can't fire
employees because of their religious beliefs or practices.

For more on the Faith Under Faith case, watch this interview with
Fire Chief Ron Hittle and First Liberty attorney David Hacker.

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This case isn't just about one firefighter. It impacts the
rights of every person in the workplace. A win for Ron could be a win
that protects millions of Americans.

Federal law protects the rights of every American to live and work
without the fear of being fired simply because of their beliefs.

But to win, First Liberty and Chief Hittle need your ongoing support.
Fighting a Supreme Court case requires tremendous resources, and we
need to replenish our arsenal for the next and perhaps the most
important phase of this legal battle.

Will you join First Liberty on the frontlines in the fight for faith?
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If you are ready to make your calendar year end gift, we are excited
to announce for the first time a $500,0000 Matching Grant. This means
that every dollar you donate will double the impact of your gift to
First Liberty.

Thank you for your continued support in the fight for faith, family
and freedom.

Together, we can secure the future of religious freedom in the
workplace for our children and grandchildren.

Grateful for you, 

Kelly

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



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