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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 12:35 PM

White House takes 3 major steps to help reclaim religious freedom in 2020

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK 3 Ways the White House’s Policy Updates Will Help Reclaim Religious Freedom On Religious Freedom Day, FLI President Kelly Shackelford, along with cli…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Inside the Courtroom: Exclusive Photos of SweetCakes Oral Argument

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   INSIDE THE COURTROOM Photos of Our Recent Oral Argument on Behalf of Cake Artist Melissa Klein This special feature includes several photos to give you an insid…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 12:28 AM

BREAKING: First Liberty clients participate in White House ceremony with President Trump

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans January 16, 2020 First Liberty Clients Participate in Oval Office Ceremony with President Trump Today was an “epic day” for religious freedom in America! Earlier this…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 4:04 PM

FIRST VICTORY: Senior Couple No Longer Banned from Hosting Bible Study in Their Home

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans January 16, 2020 FIRST VICTORY OF 2020:FLI Reclaims Right of Senior Couple to Host Bible Study in Their Home Dear John,   Today, we’re excited to share some great ne…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 11, 2020 at 5:05 PM

BREAKING: Melissa Klein makes her case before Oregon Court of Appeals

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans January 11, 2020 After Receiving Validation from the Supreme Court, SweetCakes by Melissa Case Returns to Oregon Appeals Court for Oral Argument Dear John, Good news…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 12:04 PM

It's Happening...Reclaiming Religious Liberty Starts Now!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   RECLAIMING LIBERTY COAST-TO-COAST First Liberty Begins 2020 with Two Critical Oral Arguments, Including SweetCakes by Melissa As predicted, 2020 is already off …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 7:34 PM

We'd love your input on the Insider!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   TAKE OUR SURVEY John, the new year is upon us already! I trust you and your family had a blessed holiday season. As you know, we have some big plans and goals f…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 10:04 PM

Final Hours to Donate: Your gift is ESSENTIAL to reclaim our First Freedom

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Only a FEW HOURS LEFT in Our 2019 Year-End Campaign John, Please Donate Before 11:59 PM Tonight Dear John, We’re down to the final hours…this is the final push to finish 201…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 5:28 PM

Final Day to Give: Will you go ALL IN to reclaim religious freedom...right now?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans FINAL DAY of Our 2019 Year-End CampaignThere’s Strength In Numbers...Will You, John, Go ALL IN with First Liberty? Dear John, By now, many of you have heard about one of our…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 11:54 PM

Only 1 day left for YOU to go ALL IN

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Our 2019 Year-End Campaign Ends Tomorrow John, Have You Made Your Gift to First Liberty? Dear John, With only one more day left in 2019, we URGENTLY need you to help First L…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 6:10 PM

In 48 hours...get ready to roar!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY of our Year-End Campaign.Can We Count on You, John, to Go ALL IN? Dear John, In less than two days, 2020 will be here. Our plans for the new decade…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 12:35 PM

From our attorneys: 2019's best moments of impact

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FORCE MULTIPLIERS Together, We Can Reclaim Religious Liberty for Military Service Members in 2020 This special feature recaps the incredible military religious …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 9:35 PM

1 for All: An Irish Pastor Who Left It All to Serve a Struggling Nebraska Town

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, As I celebrated Christmas with my family this week, I thought a lot about one incredible blessing that you and I may often take for granted...the blessing of hav…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 8:04 PM

BREAKING: FLI Files Lawsuit Over Christmas Stamp

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans December 23, 2019 FLI Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Postal Service for Viewpoint Discrimination Against Personalized Religious Stamps at Christmas Custom Stamps with “Religiou…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 11:35 PM

Merry Christmas! Special message from Kelly and Karen Shackelford

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Merry Christmas!Thanks To You, The Future of Religious Freedom Is Brighter Than Ever Before Dear John, On behalf of Karen, my family and I, we would like to personally expre…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 12:33 PM

The perfect religious liberty gift

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS U.S. Senate Gives the Perfect Religious Liberty Gift by Confirming a 50th Circuit Judge Former First Liberty network attorney, Lawren…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 10:00 PM

The Most Chilling Moment of 2019

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, “You just had to be there.” Have you ever heard someone say that, John? In our lives we experience extraordinary and one-of-a-kind moments, occasions when everyt…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 10:37 PM

Say goodbye to ugly Christmas "Stalkings"

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Because You Give...Christmas CAN be The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Dear John, Can you believe how fast 2019 has gone by? In just one week, we’ll celebrate Christmas...a…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 1:20 PM

BREAKING: Senate confirms record 50th appeals court judge

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans December 14, 2019 U.S. Senate Gives the Perfect Religious Liberty Giftby Confirming a 50th Circuit Court Judge Dear John, Who doesn’t love opening a Christmas gift a …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 5:49 PM

'Tis the Season to fight over baby Jesus, holiday lights and Christmas carols

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK The First Iraq War Soldier Buried in Arlington National Cemetery Wore Shields of Strength When U.S. Army Capt. Russell Rippetoe made the ultimate sac…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 10:39 PM

1 for All: The Inspiring Faith of a 15-Year-Old Middle-Schooler

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Because You Give...A Small Victory for One, is a Big Victory for All Dear John, As you and I enjoy the blessings of religious liberty this holiday season, it’s worth remembe…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 12:48 AM

Kelly's Surprising Christmas Message

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Because You Give...We Can Reclaim Religious Freedom in America — Right Now! Dear John, For the past 30 years, we have labored tirelessly and endlessly to reach this unique m…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 12:45 PM

Activists threaten to rip away inspirational dog tags from military service members

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   A CRUEL INSULT Activists Threaten to Rip Away Inspirational Dog Tags from Military Service Members Thousands of service members wear Shields of Strength to help…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 11:59 PM

UNDENIABLE: Here's Your "Sneak Peek"

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans December 5, 2019 Get Your Free Copy of Our Newest Edition:Undeniable: Faith on Trial in America! Dear John, As we head into the holidays, I wanted you to be the first…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 10:45 PM

For honor, dignity and glory...

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans December 3, 2019 For Military Heroes and Their Families:Shields of Strength Represent Honor, Dignity and Glory Dear John, When the brave men and women who serve in Am…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:34 PM

BREAKING: The Most Brazen Attack On Faith In Our Military!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans December 3, 2019 A Cruel Insult to Our Men And Women in Uniform:“Rip Away Their Dog Tags!” Dear John, There’s a highly important military religious freedom case unfol…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 12:33 PM

The greatest religious liberty administration of all-time?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   A SPECIAL THANKS TO... The Greatest Religious Liberty Administration of All-Time? The culture’s all-out war on faith has prompted the White House to lead...and …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 23, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Will you help defend the least among us?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Help Us Reclaim Religious Liberty forThose Being Forced Underground Dear John, Thanksgiving is just a week away…and here at First Liberty we’re certainly grateful for the h…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 6:02 PM

Conform or close shop...the Left's threat to America's promise of religious liberty

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Freedom is a Fantasy if Religious Minorities are Forced to Hide Their Faith A culture that seeks to censor religious expression undermines America’s …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Free download: Get Your Quick Guide to Understand RFRA

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans FREE DOWNLOAD:Get Your 5 Step Guide to Understanding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Dear John, What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear religious liber…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 12:32 PM

Scrap the First Amendment? 51% of Americans think we should...

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   SCRAP THE FIRST AMENDMENT? New Poll: Majority of Americans Say First Amendment is Outdated A Campaign for Free Speech survey uncovers stunning findings about Am…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 6:04 PM

BREAKING: Prayer Wins! Appellate court rules in favor of Cambridge Christian School

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans November 14, 2019 Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor ofCambridge Christian School Dear John, We just received a critical update regarding one of our most important …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 12:33 PM

White House exclusive: Kelly Shackelford discusses future of judicial nominations

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   LIVE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE Exclusive Video: Kelly Shackelford Meets with the President and Top Advisers on Judicial Nominees This week, First Liberty’s President…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 5:23 PM

Live from the White House

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans November 7, 2019 FIRST LOOK: An Update from the White House on the Trump Administration’s Historic Judicial Progress Dear John, Just yesterday, I was in attendance at…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 11:32 AM

Live from First Street, FLI set to kick off 4th annual D.C. events from nation's capital

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   WINNING THE CULTURE Next Gen Leaders: FLI Kicks Off 4th Annual Fellowship Program in D.C. Religious liberty can only advance as far as those who carry it. With …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 11:33 AM

I had to go to court because I invited my neighbors for Christmas.

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK I Had to Go to Court Because I Invited My Neighbors for Christmas Jeremy and Kristy Morris hosted an annual Christmas display at their home asking vi…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 11:32 AM

A Comeback for Religious Liberty?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK New Supreme Court Term Will Signal If Religious Liberty Is Making A Comeback During its past two terms, the Supreme Court issued a number of notable …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 5:40 PM

BREAKING: Beto Threatens To End Tax-Exempt Status for Churches

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans October 11, 2019 Dem. Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke:End Tax-Exempt Status for Any Church Opposing Gay Marriage Dear John, During a CNN presidential town hall l…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 11:34 AM

How great judges are transforming America's federal courts

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK The Transformation of America’s Federal Courts in Pictures One of the greatest legacies for our first freedom has been the appointment of excellent, …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Together, we're making religious freedom great again

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   YEAR OF FIRSTS The First Time an American President Hosted a United Nations Event on Religious Freedom Together, we’ve fought arduously and made historic progre…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 7:02 PM

BREAKING: Fed. Judge says First Liberty can intervene to defend WWII veteran's Bible

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans October 2, 2019 Federal Judge Says First Liberty Can Intervene in Case To Help Keep WWII Veteran’s Bible on POW/MIA Display Dear John, We want to give you a critical …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 11:32 AM

What's in store for "First Monday" of the new Supreme Court term?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK First Monday: 3 Religious Freedom Cases to Keep on Your Radar for Upcoming SCOTUS Term Key legal victories in last year’s Supreme Court term are char…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 20, 2019 at 11:01 PM

Remembering Our POW/MIAs Includes Recognizing Their Faith

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Remembering Our POW/MIAs Includes Recognizing Their Faith Today, Americans honor the men and women of our armed forces who were prisoners of war and …
  First Liberty Institute · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 7:32 PM

Multiply your impact nationwide

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans North Texas Giving Day is in full swing nationwide! Supporters around the country are maximizing the impact of their gifts through our unique $100,000 Challenge Grant, gracious…
  First Liberty Institute · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 11:02 AM

The Big Giving Day Starts Now!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans The BIG GIVING DAY is here! North Texas Giving Day is a prime opportunity for you to support First Liberty and our defense of religious freedom in America. Because this is a his…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 11:33 AM

BIG NEWS: Less than 24 hours away!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans The BIG DAY for supporting religious liberty is less than 24 hours away. And we’re counting on you to make this our BIGGEST North Texas Giving Day yet! Thanks to generous and lo…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 6:50 PM

Why is TODAY a special day for America?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans September 17, 2019 Constitution Day:Celebrating America’s Foundational Document Dear John, On September 17, 1787, a handful of brave patriots and some of the brightes…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 13, 2019 at 8:49 PM

Next Week is the BIG GIVING DAY

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans FIRST IN THE FIGHT North Texas Giving Day — Sept. 19th — is fast approaching. In fact, it’s less than a week away! One of our key donors has blessed us with a $100,000 Chal…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 13, 2019 at 11:32 AM

The Bible stays, VA facilities are not religion-free zones.

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   “THE BIBLE STAYS!” Vice President Mike Pence: Bible Belongs on POW/MIA Remembrance Display in New Hampshire Watch this exclusive video of Vice President Mike Pe…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 11:32 AM

There's a sea change happening...

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK VA Lifts Ban on Bibles and Helps Protect Religious Freedom for America’s Veterans The landmark precedent set by the Bladensburg WWI Veterans Memorial…