SCRAP THE FIRST AMENDMENT?

New Poll: Majority of Americans Say First Amendment is Outdated

A Campaign for Free Speech survey uncovers stunning findings about Americans’ views on the First Amendment. In this special feature, we break down three key findings—and at the end take our short survey and tell us what you think about free speech.

Jared Besse Contributing Writer • 5 min read

POP QUIZ

How Much Do You Know About The Religious Freedom Restoration Act?

This month we observe the 26th anniversary of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) being signed into law. Get ready to put on your lawyer hat, take the quiz and learn how this milestone legislation has protected religious liberty for over two decades.

Jared Besse Contributing Writer • 3 min read + quiz

DEFAME AND DESTROY

The ABA’s Letter Attacking Judicial Nominee Lawrence VanDyke is Disgraceful

The ABA’s treatment of my friend and former FLI volunteer network attorney, Lawrence VanDyke, shows a distinct lack of integrity in their process. The ABA has only hurt itself with this biased attack against a brilliant lawyer, who will be a faithful protector of religious freedom in the Ninth Circuit.

Kelly Shackelford President, CEO and Chief Counsel • 6 min read

KEEP IT UP!

Displaying “In God We Trust” is More Appropriate Now Than Ever Before

The U.S. Supreme Court and every federal appellate court have consistently ruled that displaying America’s national motto is perfectly constitutional. Yet, a group of activists insists on bullying a Florida Sheriff’s office to take the phrase down from its law enforcement vehicles.

Jeremy Dys Special Counsel for Litigation and Communications • 5 min read