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For the past two years, our right to live according to our faith has
been under attack in every facet of our lives.

We've been threatened at work, silenced in our schools, canceled
in our communities and locked-out of our houses of worship.

Throughout this year's struggles, I keep coming back to one
pivotal question: "What are we really fighting against?"

The truth is, we're not just fighting against misguided
political policies.

It goes much deeper than that. It strikes to the very core of who we
are as a nation: whether this country is built on freedom or tyranny.
In fact, government is most dangerous when it thinks its
"good" purpose justifies taking away the freedom of its
citizens.

We are battling for the very foundation on which America rests. And
we've been fighting this essential battle for quite some time
now.

Make no mistake-the radical politicians who wage this war
didn't suddenly turn into oppressive tyrants overnight. This is
the philiosophy they've always held-they have just been
waiting for the right opportunity to act.

And now that they have it, they are coming after our military.

America's most elite warriors, the U.S. Navy SEALs, are being
harassed and demeaned over their requested religious exemptions to the
vaccine mandates. The Biden administration is threatening our
country's heroes with punishment, involuntary separation or even
court martial-for asking for a right that is specifically
provided for those in the military under federal law. That is wrong.
It's also very dangerous to ever have a military who thinks it
does not have to follow the federal laws passed specifically to apply
to them.

If this wasn't absurd enough, the DoD is also threatening to
make these Navy SEALs repay their own training costs-to the tune
of $2 million per service member.

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Discharging these 35 elite warriors with a combined 350 years of
military service and over 100 combat deployments would not just be
abhorrent to the Constitution and America's values-it
would be a national security disaster.

But that is not going to happen...not on our watch.

"This is not just about these 35 SEALs today, it's about
the future of our military...If you are able to bully them into
capitulating, then there's no hope for the rest."

--Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin

Yesterday, we represented the Navy SEALs in court for their first
hearing in federal court. While this is just the first step in this
critical battle, a victory for the Navy SEALs could offer protection
for all of our service members against these unconstitutional
mandates.

Already, more than 40 members of the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives have signed onto our amicus brief in support of the
Navy SEALs, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Florida Sen. Rick Scott,
Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson and many others.

And now, the Navy SEALs need YOU on their team. This battle for
religious freedom is one we cannot afford to lose.

These heroes took an oath to protect and defend our Constitution.
Isn't it time we defend their right to the first freedom
outlined in the First Amendment of that constitution, religious
liberty?

Our expert legal team, with God's grace, is the greatest hope
for victory for our military service members who have bravely chosen
to stand up for their faith. And with your help, we can ensure that
our heroes will get the justice they deserve.

That's why I'm coming to you today with a bold request:
Can I count on your prayers and financial support to keep us on the
frontlines of this fight for our military?
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To maximize your gift, we have an exciting announcement: Several
generous friends of First Liberty just added another $150,000 to our
$300,000 Challenge Grant!

The $450,000 Challenge Grant maximizes your gift through December
31st.

Please join the fight for our Navy SEALs with your donation today.
With your partnership, we will make sure that our elite warriors can
serve our nation without compromising their faith.

Yes, I will make a gift today.
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Gratefully, 
Kelly

Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute 

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