First Liberty just filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of physician assistant Valerie Kloosterman against her former employer, University of Michigan Health-West, because she was fired for her religious beliefs.

After completing a mandatory “diversity and inclusion” training, Valerie asked for a religious accommodation because her faith didn’t allow her to affirm statements about gender identity, participate in referring patients for “gender reassignment” surgeries or drugs, or use pronouns that obscured human biology.

During follow-up meetings, a Michigan Health diversity representative with no medical training called Kloosterman “evil” and a “liar,” blamed her for gender dysphoria-related suicides, and told her she could not take the Bible or her religious beliefs to work with her.

Less than a month later—and despite her 17-year record of exemplary patient care—Valerie was terminated.

Not only is this egregiously wrong, but it’s also illegal.

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment on the basis of religion. Federal law also requires employers to provide a religious accommodation if it can be reasonably accomplished.

Michigan Health’s values state that it will “foster an environment where every individual has a sense of belonging, a voice that is heard and the opportunity to achieve and thrive.” But the company’s alleged “inclusivity” doesn’t seem to apply if you’re a person of faith.

When companies cave to cancel culture and anti-religious bias, religious Americans like Valerie are at risk for unconstitutional maltreatment.

That’s why First Liberty is standing with Valerie to defend her rights, and the rights of thousands of healthcare professionals who want to work and live according to their religious beliefs.

Join the fight to protect the rights of all Americans to practice their faith without fear of losing their job.

Together, we can deliver victory for Valerie—and for many Americans who are canceled for their faith in the workplace.