Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 12:22 AM

HERE'S THE PROOF: Our best hope for victory

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear  John, As you know, our nation’s courts have been ground zero in a seminal battle between freedom and tyranny all year long. It’s what we call The Essential Fight. This is…

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December 16, 2020 at 12:21 AM

LOCKDOWN LEFT: Rules for me but not for thee?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear  John, It’s no secret that far-left politicians have a knack for hypocrisy, often playing by a much different set of rules than the ones they impose on the rest of us. Unf…

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December 11, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Essential Fight for Faith-Based Schools Goes to the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK First Liberty Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Allow In-Person Classes at Faith-Based Schools in Kentucky A panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recen…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 1:01 AM

They can't censor this...

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, Being on the frontlines in battle means having the right tools to do the job. And in the fight against religious hostility we find ourselves in today, the most essential…

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  Todd Winking · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 11:14 PM

WATCH: An unforgettable year in review

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Who could ever forget 2020? That’s why we created this special video recapping this unprecedented year. Sure, it’s a few minutes long, even after we tried editing it down to captur…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 12:32 PM

So Help Me God: Will You Be Disqualified Because of Your Faith?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   SO HELP ME GOD CASE First Liberty Files Opening Brief in Federal Appeals Court in Defense of Juror Dismissed for Praying How can a court ask a juror to take an oa…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 12:31 AM

WATCH: Religion Under Attack AGAIN in KY

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans December 3, 2020   Dear John, We’ve seen this one before, haven’t we? Back in May, First Liberty protected people of faith in Kentucky from Governor Andy Beshear’s unlawful ord…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Giving Tuesday: Your Support is Essential Right Now

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, Giving Tuesday has arrived—and what better cause to support than the God-given right of you and your family to continue freely living out your faith? Join the fight to k…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Tomorrow--TAKE ACTION with us

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, when Americans across the nation will be coming together to support the causes and issues of most importance to them. And because you’re some…

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November 27, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Supreme Court Victory for NY Churches and Synagogues

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK SCOTUS Rules in Favor of NY Houses of Worship, Blocks Restrictions on Religious Gatherings First Liberty recently filed an important friend-of-the-cour…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 12:32 PM

2020 Election: No Retreat in the Fight for Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Restoring America’s Promise of Religious Liberty For three decades, the Supreme Court’s decision in Employment Division v. Smith has been an obstacle t…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 11:32 PM

No Friend of Cuomo's

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans November 19, 2020   The Essential Fight For Our Houses of Worship Continues...This Time in New York Yesterday, First Liberty Institute (FLI) filed a friend-of-the-court brief…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Response To Justice Alito Remarks

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans November 17, 2020   Dear  John, Harassment. Retaliation. Hostility. Second-Class.   Those are just a few of the choice words Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito used in his keyn…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Will California Cancel Christmas?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Will California Cancel Christmas? California officials are fond of listing state-approved activities. According to the state’s COVID-19 website, new “g…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 11, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Be encouraged...here's why

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, It’s hard to believe that Election Day was only a week ago. So much has transpired over these past few days, and there’s a lot of uncertainty given the pervasive amount …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 12:31 PM

The Fight is FAR from Over

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans November 7, 2020   Dear  John, It’s only fitting that a year like 2020 would give us the most chaotic ending to an election in recent memory, right? And while we await the fina…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 12:32 PM

A Partisan Supreme Court Would Destroy the Constitution

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK The Uphill Slog Towards Packing the U.S. Supreme Court with More Justices For decades the Left has considered the Supreme Court their super-legislature…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 11:32 AM

See it Here First: FLI Debuts New Media Channel

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK New First Liberty Live! Channel: Debut of Exclusive Video Series “Canceled in California” Starting today, First Liberty will be taking you straight to …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Confirmed! Kelly Shares This Historic Moment at the White House

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans October 28, 2020   Dear  John, On Monday, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the White House to witness the swearing-in ceremony for our new Supreme Court Justice, Amy Con…

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  Todd Winking · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 1:32 PM

You're 1 Click Away...

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans October 24, 2020   Dear  John, What a truly historic week it has been for religious liberty! From Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Senate Judiciary vote, to the third and final pres…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Why Court Packing is a Threat to Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Packing the Supreme Court with More Justices is a Threat to Our Rights and Freedoms Proponents of court packing see the Supreme Court as an instrument …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 17, 2020 at 1:32 PM

WATCH: Ted Cruz Cites FLI Letter at ACB Hearings

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans October 17, 2020   Dear  John, I’ve talked a lot lately about “defining moments,” and how you—as a supporter of First Liberty—are an active part of history at this key time for…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 3:58 PM

ACB Special Edition: Judge Barrett Must Be Confirmed to SCOTUS NOW!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDERS’ VISION The Constitution Was Designed So People of Faith Can Serve on the Supreme Court Opponents of Judge Barrett’s confirmation hav…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 12:33 AM

SPECIAL EVENT TOMORROW: Join us for Lift Up America!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, Our special online event inspiring people of faith across America to take action is almost here, and I want to make sure you don’t miss it! Lift Up America will be livestreami…

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  Stephanie Taub · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Stephanie, Keisha & Lea...All In For Amy!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans October 13, 2020   Dear  John, As women who practice our faith, as well as the law, we recently signed a letter of support urging the prompt confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Bar…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 11:32 AM

One Originalist Justice Could Make a Significant Difference

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   SCOTUS INSIGHTS How One Originalist Justice Could Have a Lasting Impact on Religious Freedom If confirmed to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett wouldn’t j…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 7:02 PM

ACB Update: Full Steam Ahead!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans October 8, 2020   Dear  John, We’re less than a week away from the U.S. Senate’s commencement of the confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, which are set to begin n…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Inside Look: Why Amy Coney Barrett Will Be a Staunch Defender of the Constitution

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK SCOTUS Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Will Be a Defender of Religious Freedom and the Constitution In this edition, our legal experts explore Judge Amy Cone…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Amy Coney Barrett-the right choice for all Americans

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans September 28, 2020   Dear  John, I had the privilege of attending President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee announcement in the White House Rose Garden this past Saturday. And th…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Supreme Court Vacancy: A Historic Opportunity

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK America Can’t Afford to Wait for a New Supreme Court Justice Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer who shaped decades of jurisprudence in America. …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 10:34 PM

We MUST Confirm a new Supreme Court Justice NOW

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans September 21, 2020   Dear  John, The passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has left America’s highest court with a significant vacancy—and it is crucial tha…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Cancelled in California: The All Out Assault on Churches Continues in the Golden State

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LIBERTY LIVE! ON THE ROAD FLI’s “First Freedom Tour” Goes to the Frontlines of the Battle for Religious Freedom in California Religious freedom is under hea…

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  First Liberty Institute · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Just hours left--Don't miss the deadline!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans If you’ve already made your gift — thank you! Throughout today, we’ve seen a record number of First Liberty supporters from across the country going All In together and giving ge…

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September 17, 2020 at 11:02 AM

The Big Giving Day Starts Now!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans The special giving event that doubles your impact for faith and freedom has arrived! Your timely gift on North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) will help ensure that First Liberty will sc…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Less than 24 HOURS LEFT to join us!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Your opportunity to increase your impact for religious liberty is less than 24 hours away. And in this crucial turning point for our nation—when we truly need more resources than…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 11, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Cancelled in California: The All Out Assault on Churches Continues in the Golden State

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK From Threats of Eviction to Crippling Fines, the Assault on Churches Continues in the Golden State In California, opponents of freedom are seizing this…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 10, 2020 at 10:57 PM

1 week away, $100,000 to go--will you stand with us?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) is just one week away, next Thursday the 17th—and now there’s a brand new reason to join us in the fight to defeat cancel culture! Thanks…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 5, 2020 at 1:12 PM

ANOTHER VICTORY for school freedom in TX--is Cali next?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans September 5, 2020   Dear John, We just received some fantastic breaking news in our ongoing effort to protect religious schools from oppression at the hands of increasingly hos…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Tyranny closing in: Will gov't soon control our churches?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK FLI Once Again Leads the Fight for Religious Schools Facing Unconstitutional Restrictions Learn about FLI’s ongoing defense of religious schools in Cal…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Under siege like never before: Are you in danger of losing your first freedom?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Despite Gov’t Officials Using Regulations to Crush Religious Freedom, All Is Not Lost (At Least Not Yet) While we should be grateful for the victories …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 7:33 PM

IMPORTANT UPDATE regarding tomorrow's broadcast

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, As we eagerly anticipate tomorrow’s episode of First Liberty Live! with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and “Comeback Coach” Joe Kennedy, I want to briefly share an importan…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Live this Thurs--Ken Paxton & the Comeback Coach!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Comeback Coach & the Playbook for Victory Featuring TX Attorney General Ken Paxton & Coach Joe Kennedy 12 p.m. (CST) — Thursday, August 27 Dear John, This upcoming…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Survey Results: What FLI Insiders Said About Cancel Culture

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK FLI Intervenes in 3 Legal Matters for Faith-Based Schools, Ministries and Religious Minorities Amidst the growing unconstitutional restrictions and rel…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 11:33 AM

California Flashpoints: Churches in the Golden State are Under All-Out Assault

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FRONTLINES OF THE FIGHT California Flashpoints: Churches in the Golden State Are Under All-Out Assault California Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials contin…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Gail will NOT be silenced

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear John, Imagine being blind and then being ticketed, threatened with arrest, and banned—just for having friendly conversations about your faith in the local park. No, that’s not…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Back In the USSA: The United Silenced States of America

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   THE UNITED SILENCED STATES OF AMERICA? The Cowardice of “Cancel Culture” Must Be Met with Courage Proponents of the cancel culture view themselves as the vanguard…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Let us worship!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   LET US WORSHIP! FLI Live! Featuring Bethel Worship Pastor Sean Feucht and Destiny Church Pastor Greg Fairrington In our most recent episode of First Liberty Live!…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Tune in Tomorrow: Church leaders declare LET US WORSHIP!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, We’re excited to have Sean Feucht, the Bethel worship leader at the helm of the “Let Us Worship” movement, joining us on First Liberty Live! this Thursday at 12pm CST…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Join me this Thurs. w/ Sean Feucht of Bethel Church

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans The Church has Left the Building Featuring Bethel Worship Leader Sean Feucht 12 p.m. (CST) — Thursday, July 30 Dear John, As you may know, California recently imposed a rid…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 11:33 AM

5 Shocking Photos: The Face of Religious Intolerance

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   THE FACE OF INTOLERANCE 5 Shocking Photos: Are Tyranny and Religious Oppression Already on America’s Shores? As Americans, we may think religious oppression is so…

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