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.

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.

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.