First Liberty



Every year on the first Monday of October, the U.S. Supreme Court
kicks off its new term. Yesterday the justices began to hear the first
round of cases.

First Liberty has already petitioned the Supreme Court to hear two
cases this term that could shape the future of religious freedom for
generations to come.

The first case is on behalf of the Christian business owners Aaron and
Melissa Klein. When they declined to create a custom cake for a
same-sex wedding because doing so would force them to convey a message
that conflicts with their religious beliefs, an Oregon state agency
canceled the Kleins and their family-owned bakery Sweet Cakes by
Melissa.
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For Aaron and Melissa-and for all faith-based, small business
owners-a win in this case could deliver relief to countless
Americans who face hostile treatment and the threat of losing their
livelihood because of their beliefs.

Our second case involves Gerald Groff, a postal carrier who was
wrongfully forced to quit because of his religious beliefs.
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When the United States Postal Service started delivering packages for
Amazon on Sundays, Gerald requested a religious accommodation to honor
the Sunday Sabbath. But the USPS denied his request in direct
violation of federal civil rights law that protects religious
accommodation in the workplace.

It's wrong and outrageous to force Americans to choose between
their faith and their livelihood. No one should have to face that
difficult choice.

A win at the Supreme Court for Gerald could impact the rights of
employees nationwide by requiring employers to grant meaningful
religious accommodations. It could even set a precedent to stop the
toxic "cancel culture" that continually threatens the
livelihoods of people of faith.

First Liberty is hopeful for more victories at the Supreme Court
because of our monumental wins in the previous term. In June, we set
historic precedents for Coach Kennedy and Maine families.

For Coach Kennedy, our victory didn't just restore his right to
pray. It strengthened constitutional protections for religious liberty
across the country and gave Americans more religious freedom than
they've have had in a half century.

Our second win overturned a Maine law that unjustly banned families
from participating in a student-aid program if they chose to send
their children to religious schools. This decision has national impact
for parental choice and religious freedom.

Of course, we could not fight for people of faith like Coach Kennedy,
the Kleins and Gerald all the way up to the Supreme Court without your
support.

Together, we can restore our most fundamental First Freedoms and
defend the rights of your children and grandchildren. Every dollar you
give is essential in keeping our elite legal team fully equipped to
fight and win these religious liberty battles.

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