This week, First Liberty filed our opening brief in our newest U.S. Supreme Court case.

Alongside Gene Schaerr, managing partner at Schaerr Jaffe, we are fighting for every American's parental rights. We’re representing parents who want—and have a constitutional right—to raise their children in accordance with their religious beliefs.

Oral argument at the Supreme Court is set for December 7.

We are challenging a Washington state law that says the government can hide runaway children—from any state—from their parents and facilitate “gender-affirming” treatment without parental notice or consent.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said parents can’t challenge the law until after the damage is done. Now, we’re asking the Supreme Court to reverse that decision—and protect parents and their children before it’s too late.

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First Liberty was in a federal appeals court Wednesday arguing for Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church.

We asked the 3rd Circuit to overturn a lower court decision that favored the town’s religious discrimination. The town won’t allow the church to build a sacred space for prayer and worship on its property.

“It is unlawful for Collier Township to make rules for the church that do not apply to any other organization,” said First Liberty Senior Counsel Ryan Gardner. “The double standard set here violates federal law and exposes the Township’s gross hostility towards religion.”

Joshua D. Davey of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP said, “Collier Township governs by a double standard when it imposes restrictions on the church while giving free reign to secular groups. We hope the Third Circuit will correct this blatant violation of federal law.”

Chief Counsel at Independence Law Center Randall L. Wenger, Esq. said, “When officials restrict religious exercise without a compelling government interest, they endanger the constitutional rights that protect all Americans. The district court’s decision must be overturned.”

One is all it takes. One bold and courageous person can truly make a widespread difference. Just ask our client, Eric Rivera.

Eric taught first grade in Nashville. Earlier this year, his school threatened to fire him. Why? Because he asked for a religious accommodation not to read books to his class that violate his religious beliefs.

Eric could have backed down and read the books. Instead, he stood firm in his faith and convictions. First Liberty took action on his behalf—and the school district quickly changed course.

Eric was granted a religious accommodation. His victory also had a big ripple effect. The school district put in place a policy to accommodate all teachers of faith.

What’s more, the district, on its own, went even further and removed controversial books on sexual orientation or gender identity, eliminating materials that could violate Tennessee law regarding parental consent.

That’s not all. Because of Eric’s win, 300 charter schools across the country changed their religious accommodation policies.

That’s the life-changing impact of your support. One teacher’s courage was multiplied into a victory that protected religious freedom for countless parents, teachers and children. 

A young barista who lost her job after respectfully answering her coworkers’ questions about her faith.

A pastor who was criminally charged after opening his church to people who needed a safe place to go.

A public-school teacher who was removed from her classroom for displaying a small cross in her personal space near her desk.

Different people. Different places. Different circumstances.

But they have something important in common.

They don’t have to fight alone.

Because you give, First Liberty is standing beside them, providing the best possible legal representation—completely free of charge.

Because of faithful supporters like you and with God’s favor, First Liberty has achieved an 11–0 record at the U.S. Supreme Court and a 90% win rate across all legal matters.

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But you don’t have to wait to give. Whether you’re in Texas or any other state, EVERYONE can donate right now!  

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