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A couple of days ago, we received some great news regarding our legal case on behalf of an Orthodox Jewish day school in the Village of Airmont, NY.
We’re happy to report that a federal district court judge is allowing First Liberty, along with our co-counsel, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, to move forward with a lawsuit to stop ongoing violations of our clients’ constitutional rights.
Many of you who’ve been following this case closely know that what’s happening to the Jewish community in Airmont is one of the worst cases of religious discrimination we’ve ever encountered. In an effort to conceal more than 30 years of bigotry and anti-Semitism, Airmont officials attempted to dismiss a critical lawsuit that our legal team filed to hold the village and school district accountable for discriminatory actions.
The recent decision means that we’ll have an opportunity to move forward towards trial, a victory in our continuing effort to ensure that village officials won’t be able to violate the law and the Constitution. And of course, this is a very good sign for our clients, who will get their day in court.
Like thousands of parents and people of faith across the country, Orthodox Jewish families in Airmont simply want to send their children to a school that teaches according to their faith. Sadly, Village of Airmont officials have repeatedly weaponized zoning laws to prevent the school from operating.
Even more appalling, the local school district has refused to provide students at the Jewish day school with transportation and special education services required by state law.
That’s why the judge’s decision in this case is so important...and it couldn’t have come at a better time, especially considering that just last week the Trump administration announced key policy initiatives to help ensure students of faith do not face discrimination, censorship or retaliation because of their beliefs.
Indeed, the fact that a federal judge did not allow village officials to avoid accountability is a sign that our nation is on a strong path to reclaim our First Freedom, particularly for vulnerable faith-based groups and religious minorities such as the Jewish community in Airmont.
America is built on the promise of religious liberty for those oppressed and persecuted because of their faith. By reclaiming religious liberty for the least among us, we’re defending religious liberty for all...and that has a huge impact for YOU to keep living out your faith.
As our legal team prepares to present this case at trial, we need you on the battlefront now more than ever...because when you stand with us, we can be their greatest hope for victory.
Will YOU join First Liberty in the fight to protect the Jewish community in Airmont, NY?
Please consider doing so by making a financial contribution today.
Yes, I will make a financial contribution today and help reclaim religious liberty for the Jewish community and other religious minorities under attack.
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