FIRST LOOK

SCOTUS Rules in Favor of NY Houses of Worship, Blocks Restrictions on Religious Gatherings

First Liberty recently filed an important friend-of-the-court brief in support of the Brooklyn Diocese, who petitioned the Supreme Court to review New York’s restrictions on in-person church attendance. Earlier this week, the Court issued a 5-4 decision granting an emergency injunction against NY Governor Andrew Cuomo for his unconstitutional order against churches and synagogues.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read

THE MOST ESSENTIAL FIGHT

First Liberty Institute, Kentucky AG Ask Court to Stop Governor’s Order Closing Faith-Based Schools

First Liberty Institute recently filed for a temporary restraining order against Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear seeking to block his order prohibiting private schools, including religious schools, from holding in-person classes. Learn how our attorneys have secured three important victories to reclaim religious freedom in the state of Kentucky.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

You Can’t Be Free Without This: Exclusive Prager U Video Featuring Kelly Shackelford

Just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Prager U released a special video earlier this week to remind Americans of the liberty that we ought to be most thankful for: religious freedom. Watch FLI’s Kelly Shackelford explain why right now Americans need to wake up and stand strong to defend their First Amendment freedoms.

Jorge Gomez  Senior Writer • 2 min read + video

FULL STEAM AHEAD

U.S. Senate Moves Forward with Recent Wave of Judicial Confirmations to Federal Courts

The future of religious freedom will not be determined entirely by who occupies the Oval Office or who controls Congress. The most essential battles—and victories—for our First Freedom will be decided in America’s courts. Get an Insider’s report on the latest wave of judicial confirmations, and what’s ahead on the judicial front over the next couple of months.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read

FOUNDING FATHERS KNOW BEST

The Most Shocking Part of George Washington’s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation

In 1789, the first U.S. president issued a proclamation thanking God for protecting our nation. But in today’s “feelings-over-facts” society, is it possible for a president to issue such a statement without triggering the censorious, Cancel Culture mob?

Lathan Watts Director of Public Affairs • 5 min read