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Yesterday, First Liberty's General Counsel Mike Berry appeared
on Fox News' Tucker Carlson Tonight to announce our latest,
breaking legal matter.

Right now, because of the Department of Defense's COVID-19
vaccine mandate for service members, the government is forcing some of
America's most elite warriors to choose between their faith and
serving their country.

First Liberty represents 40 U.S. Navy SEALs who are being threatened
with punishment, involuntary separation or even court-martial. Why?
Because they are seeking a legal religious accommodation to the
vaccine mandate, which is guaranteed under both federal and military
law.

Watch the video below. In it, Mike explains why it's
unconstitutional and illegal for the Pentagon to punish religious
service members-and what action First Liberty is taking to help
ensure our military heroes' careers aren't ruined.

Mike Navy SEALs Tucker | First Liberty

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Collectively, our clients have more than 350 years of military service
and more than 100 combat deployments. But under the Pentagon's
current policy, their careers-decades of experience, leadership
and training-could be on the verge of destruction if they choose
not to be vaccinated.

Navy SEALs are brave and fierce fighters who dedicate years of their
lives, sacrificing themselves physically and mentally to serve our
nation and defend our liberties. Plus, it costs millions of taxpayer
dollars in training-approximately $2 million per Navy
SEAL-to prepare the most elite fighting force on the face of the
earth.

It's vindictive and punitive that the DoD is threatening to
expel them from the Navy or even send them to jail. Even more
shocking, the government could also force these elite fighters to
repay the nation for their training-all for simply asking for a
religious accommodation. Again, this is a right they have under both
federal and military law.

And it's not only the Navy SEALs themselves who face harassment,
but also their families. First Liberty has documentation from the DoD
stating that military service members and their dependents (who are
not subject to military orders) cannot travel until they are
vaccinated. That's unjustified and outrageous.

America's military heroes deserve far better. They sacrifice too
much for our liberties to be treated this way, or to face harassment
and intimidation because of their religious convictions. They are
every bit the brave, patriotic Americans as those who are vaccinated.

So, how can you help our nation's elite fighters?

First, please consider making a timely donation to First Liberty
today. Thanks to your generous support, our legal team continues to be
the greatest hope for victory for military service members, for the
heroes and their families who sacrifice so much to protect our
freedoms.
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Your gift will help First Liberty deliver a victory for the dozens of
Navy SEALs who face the threat of career-ending punishment.

GIVE TODAY >>

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Additionally, we're urging you and all of First Liberty's
supporters to send a message of encouragement to our Navy SEAL
clients, who face the threat of career-ending punishment.
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You can imagine how discouraged some of our Navy SEALs may feel right
now. But with a note expressing your support, you can let them know
that they're not alone and that you're grateful for their
immeasurable sacrifice.

God bless,

Kelly

Kelly Shackelford
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute

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