FIRST LOOK

This Easter and Passover, Let’s Be Thankful for America’s Greatest Blessing: Religious Liberty

In this short video message, I want to express my gratitude to you for faithfully supporting First Liberty, and also encourage people of faith nationwide to have hope that together, and through God’s grace, we’ll keep winning the battle for religious freedom.

Kelly Shackelford President, CEO and Chief Counsel • 3 min read + video

1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Major Victory to Protect Easter “Drive-In” Services Sets Key Precedent During Pandemic

This Easter and Passover weekend, we’re taken back in memory to one year ago, when First Liberty secured a major victory for On Fire Christian Church in Louisville, KY. This critical first win set THE seminal precedent protecting our religious freedom moving forward, reaffirming that our constitutional rights are not suspended during a crisis or emergency.

Liberty McArtor Contributing Writer • 6 min read + video

FIRST WAVE OF NOMINEES

Could President Biden Flip Second Circuit Court of Appeals Back to Liberal Majority?

This week, the Biden administration released its first list of federal judicial nominees, including one for the important vacancy on the D.C. Circuit Court. Two more open seats on the Second Circuit could give the president an opportunity to quickly effect change on the composition of the judiciary, making it essential to fill these spots with originalist judges.

Marlee Tomlinson Contributing Writer • 5 min read

ON CAPITOL HILL

First Liberty’s General Counsel Mike Berry Testifies Before U.S. House Armed Services Committee

As an expert minority witness in a hearing relating to “extremism” in the armed forces, Mike provided his legal insight on why protecting free speech and religious freedom in America’s military is a matter of national security.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 4 min read + video

WATCH IT ON FLI LIVE!

5th Annual First Liberty Fellowship Kicks Off Next Week

Religious liberty can only advance as far as those who carry it. Through the First Liberty Fellowship, we are leading the charge to raise up a new generation of bold and passionate religious freedom advocates.

Subscribe to First Liberty Live! and be the first to see a special episode livestreaming next week (Thurs. April 8), complete with an inside look at this year’s Fellowship Program.

Also, make sure to follow First Liberty on social media to see live updates during next week’s Fellowship.