FIRST LOOK

Packing the Supreme Court with More Justices is a Threat to Our Rights and Freedoms

Proponents of court packing see the Supreme Court as an instrument of power, and not as an independent pillar. This edition “unpacks” three reasons why a stack of politically-motivated judges is a threat to the legitimacy of the nation’s highest court, as well as the Constitution.

Jorge Gomez & Marlee Tomlinson Contributing Writers • 5 min read

TRIPLE THREAT IN TEXAS

FLI Defends TX Church After City Officials Attempt to Seize Property

First Liberty recently filed a motion to dismiss the City of Duncanville’s attempt to seize Canaan Baptist Church’s property through eminent domain. This is just one of three outrageous new attacks on people of faith and houses of worship that FLI is currently fighting against in the state of Texas.

Marlee Tomlinson Contributing Writer • 5 min read

CUOMO’S CRACKDOWN

NY Gov’t Officials Fine Jewish Communities $15,000 for Holding Religious Gatherings

Right now, churches and synagogues in New York are facing an unprecedented assault on their religious freedom. In recent weeks, Governor Cuomo and other NY officials have cracked down on faith communities, revealing a deep-seated problem of religious discrimination and bigotry in the Empire State.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read

WALKING IN SCALIA’S SHOES

Amy Coney Barrett Will Protect the Constitution

Despite the opposition’s pearl clutching as to the size of Amy Coney Barrett’s family, her adoption of two children from Haiti—and of course, her religious beliefs—the Senate appears to have their sights set on what truly matters in this nomination: Barrett’s professional qualifications and judicial philosophy.

Stephanie Taub Senior Counsel • 5 min read

FIRST LIBERTY CREATING SOME “BUZZ”

Babylon Bee: Biden Offers Anyone Who Votes for Him A Seat on the Supreme Court

With election season upon us, we’re all being flooded with politics and discussion of serious issues. So, why not insert a little satire and humor to help us get through these unprecedented times?

Read First Liberty’s sponsored article in the Babylon Bee!