FIRST LOOK

What Impact Could A Biden Administration Have on America’s Federal Courts?

With the presidential inauguration on January 20th fast approaching, President-elect Biden could inherit some judicial vacancies. Is it possible for the incoming administration to effectuate the same transformation and reshaping of the federal judiciary as its predecessor?

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 6 min read

“DISCRIMINATORY ON ITS FACE”

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Blocks NY Governor’s Limits on Religious Gatherings

A federal appellate court recently ruled in favor of religious liberty in the state of New York, overturning Governor Cuomo’s strict limitations on attendance at houses of worship. Learn how this decision could have a positive impact on religious liberty beyond the context of COVID restrictions, and about the importance of having constitutionally-minded judges on America’s courts.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read

CAPITAL GAINS

Victory for Archdiocese of Washington After DC Mayor Eases Restrictions on Religious Services

After First Liberty scored the first victory for outdoor religious services in Washington, D.C. with our triumph for Capitol Hill Baptist Church in October, other houses of worship in America’s capital are also winning their legal battles in this Essential Fight. Recently, the Archdiocese of Washington reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit that challenged DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s caps on in-person religious gatherings.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read

EXCLUSIVE COMMENTARY

Get Your Copy of the Latest Resource from First Liberty’s Legal Experts

It’s no secret that the current pandemic launched a constitutional crisis that threatened some of our most cherished liberties—especially religious freedom. After nearly a year of church shutdowns, restrictions on religious services and a wave of attacks on our First Freedom, this exclusive resource from FLI attorneys answers how the current Essential Fight will affect religious liberty in future times of crisis or emergency.

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