FIRST LOOK

America Can’t Afford to Wait for a New Supreme Court Justice

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer who shaped decades of jurisprudence in America. While we mourn her passing, it is paramount that the Supreme Court not be left with a vacancy in the middle of a pandemic that continues to restrain the religious liberty of millions of Americans.

Kelly Shackelford President, CEO and Chief Counsel • 5 min read

A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY

Why Our Country Needs a SCOTUS Justice Committed to Protecting Religious Freedom

Watch an exclusive video from FLI’s President, CEO and Chief Counsel Kelly Shackelford to learn why it’s so urgent that a nominee be named and confirmed without delay. If the recent All-Out assault on religious liberty is any indication, America needs a Justice on the Supreme Court who will uphold our First Freedom.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read + video

NOT IN CALM WATERS JUST YET

DOD’s New Guidance Offers Hope for Religious Liberty in the Military, But the Fight is Far From Over

On September 1, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) issued strong new guidance that provides some of the strongest religious liberty protections for military service members in history. This sweeping revision will help steer the ship in a positive direction. But this doesn’t mean the fight for religious freedom in the military is finished. Indeed, there is much work left to do.

Mike Berry General Counsel • 5 min read

NO MORE CENSORSHIP ON CAMPUS

Dept. of Education Issues Rules to Protect Free Speech and Religious Liberty for College Students

Over the past few decades, some public universities have effectively evicted religious organizations from campus by stripping them of the right to communicate with students. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education issued the Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Final Rule, a necessary and important step to protect students of all faiths and perspectives.

Keisha Russell Counsel • 4 min read