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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 10:11 PM

First Liberty Sues Dept. of Defense for Violating Rights of U.S. Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute Insider Special Edition: Forcing Elite Warriors to Choose Between Serving God or Serving Their Country | BREAKING CASE UPDATE First Liberty Sues Dept. of Defense for Violating Constitutional Rights of U.S. Navy SEALs First Libert…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Workers v. "Wokers": First Liberty Sues Biden Administration Over Business Mandate

First Liberty Institute First Liberty files a lawsuit defending three national religious organizations | November 5, 2021 Dear  John,   Today, First Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of three prominent national religious organizations. We are asking the U.S. Courts …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM

We're headed to the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute First Liberty Prepares for Supreme Court Oral Argument in Maine School Choice Case | SUPREME COURT UPDATE One Month Countdown: First Liberty Prepares for Supreme Court Oral Argument in Maine School Choice Case On Dec. 8th, the I…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
November 4, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Mike Berry in DC: Protecting and Defending our Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute LIVE TODAY at 12pm: Mike Berry in DC | This week, we’re bringing you a special episode of First Liberty Live! straight from the nation’s capital. Mike Berry, General Counsel, and host Stuart Shepard will be in DC to discuss the latest updates reg…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 9:05 PM

For Such a Time as This: A Thankful First Look

First Liberty Institute This month at First Liberty Institute |   November is shaping up to be a busy month at First Liberty. In case you missed it, we’re representing 40 U.S. Navy SEALs whose careers and livelihoods are being threatened because they are seeking a legal…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Mike Pence Joins the Team

First Liberty Institute Former VP, NFL Football Legends & 80+ National Orgs. Support Coach Kennedy | EVERYBODY'S ALL-AMERICAN Former VP Mike Pence, Football Legends & 80+ National Allies Join to Support Coach Kennedy Coach Kennedy’s case is pend…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Will you live in fear? Join Rod Dreher on First Liberty Live!

First Liberty Institute LIVE TODAY at 12pm: Bestselling author Rod Dreher | As October comes to a close, it’s only fitting that we finish our theme of Live Not in Fear, Live Not by Lies by having the author of Live Not by Lies, Rod Dreher, on First Liberty Live! Dreher …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Live Not by Fear, Live Not by Lies

First Liberty Institute Confront the lies of today’s cancel culture | Dear John, Every year, near the end of October, many Americans prepare—and spend billions of dollars—on Halloween. But looking past Halloween, I believe this season points to a deeper issue Americans a…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Punishing America's Heroes? The Battle for our Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute LIVE TODAY at 2pm with Mike Berry | This week, First Liberty announced that we represent 40 U.S. Navy SEALs who are being threatened with punishment, involuntary separation or even court-martial. Why? Because they are seeking a legal religious ac…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Pentagon Punishing Navy SEALs Who Request Religious Accommodation?

First Liberty Institute America’s Elite Warriors Threatened with Court-Martial, Involuntary Separation | GET THE VAX OR GET THE AXE Pentagon Threatens to Punish Navy SEALs for Refusing to Violate Their Faith First Liberty represents 40 U.S. Navy SEALs w…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Navy SEALs Court-Martialed Over Vaccine Mandate?

First Liberty Institute America’s Elite Warriors Threatened for Requesting Religious Accommodation | October 20, 2021 Dear  John,   Yesterday, First Liberty’s General Counsel Mike Berry appeared on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight to announce our latest, breaking le…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 16, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Last stop before tyranny? Biden's judicial commission explores dangerous "reforms"

First Liberty Institute BREAKING: “Court Reform” Commission Releases Draft of Report | October 16, 2021 Yesterday, President Biden’s Commission on the Supreme Court held a public meeting as it begins to prepare a final report on court "reform” proposals. These “cour…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Judge Sued TWICE for Starting Courtroom with Prayer

First Liberty Institute Activists insist on harassing a judge over a volunteer chaplaincy program | JUDGE MACK CASE UPDATE First Liberty Asks Federal Appeals Court to Overturn  Decision Against Courtroom Invocations For more than six years, the Freedom …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Nearly 500K Americans Reject Biden's Court "Reform" Scheme

First Liberty Institute Special Edition: Tyranny in America? Exposing the Court-Packing Threat | STOP THE SUPREME COURT COUP First Liberty & National Coalition of Nearly Half-Million Americans Reject Radical Court-Packing This week, First Liberty d…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
October 7, 2021 at 1:32 PM

How we're stopping the radical supreme coup

First Liberty Institute LIVE TODAY at 12pm with Kelly Shackelford | This week, First Liberty delivered a joint statement rejecting the radical proposal to pack the U.S. Supreme Court with more justices. We sent the statement to President Biden’s Supreme Court Commission…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 4:32 PM

You Signed, We Delivered: FLI Issues Joint Statement to Biden Commission To Reject Court-Packing Scheme

First Liberty Institute Nearly half a million patriots signed on! | October 6, 2021 Dear  John, Today, your voice will be heard! Thanks to you, and nearly a half million other patriots, First Liberty just delivered a joint statement of opposition to President Bide…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
October 2, 2021 at 2:02 PM

DOD Vaccine Mandate & 400,000 Coup Signatures!

First Liberty Institute This month at First Liberty Institute |   Dear  John,   This October, First Liberty is kicking off the month by offering you words of hope and encouragement through our month-long theme: Live Not In Fear, Live Not By Lies. Early next week, First …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
October 1, 2021 at 11:32 AM

On the docket: Abortion, religious freedom, 2nd amendment, school choice, & more

First Liberty Institute Blockbuster Supreme Court term: 3 major cases to keep on your radar | BLOCKBUSTER SUPREME COURT TERM 3 Key Cases: The Critical Battles First Liberty is Fighting at the Nation’s Highest Court The U.S. Supreme Court will kick off i…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Big Tech CENSORS Christian Sites Babylon Bee & Not the Bee

First Liberty Institute Stop Shadow Banning: First Liberty Files in Federal Court to Protect Religious Americans | First Liberty Files Brief on Behalf of The Babylon Bee, Opposing Unfair Censorship of Religious Voices First Liberty is fighting to stop Big Tec…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 7:02 PM

We're going beyond the courtroom...

First Liberty Institute North Texas Giving Day is TODAY! | These Are The Ones!North Texas Giving Day Is Almost Over.Give Now Before It’s Too Late! We’re rapidly approaching the final hours of today’s special giving event—and I want to make sure you don’t miss out! If y…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 3:04 PM

We've been waiting six years for this...

First Liberty Institute North Texas Giving Day is TODAY! | North Texas Giving Day Makes You a Force Multiplier.Let’s Go All In For Coach Joe! North Texas Giving Day is in full swing nationwide! Supporters around the country are jumping in through the force multiplying …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 2:02 PM

24 hours to strike a blow to "woke" corporations

First Liberty Institute North Texas Giving Day is 24 Hours Away! | 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 ever before to take on …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Judge Says Coach Kennedy "Prayed Wrong"

First Liberty Institute 3 Reasons to Have Hope We Can Win at the U.S. Supreme Court | BREAKING CASE UPDATE This Week: First Liberty Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Coach Kennedy’s Case First Liberty is asking the justices to reverse a lower court …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 7:02 PM

TWO Critical Cases - TWICE the reasons to give!

First Liberty Institute North Texas Giving Day 1 Week Away | North Texas Giving Day (a special day where supporters from across the country can have their gifts multiplied) is just one week away, next Thursday September 23rd—and now there are more reasons than ever to …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 9:40 PM

Justice for Coach Joe: Coach Kennedy Files at the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Coach Kennedy on the Road to Victory at the Supreme Court | Dear  John, After defending Coach Kennedy for more than six years, I have some truly incredible news to tell you. This week, First Liberty, along with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, fi…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Alaska Airlines FIRES Christian Flight Attendant

First Liberty Institute Breaking Case: First Liberty Takes on “Woke” Corporations | BREAKING CASE: FIGHTING WOKE CORPORATIONS First Liberty Defends Christian Flight Attendant Fired for Questioning the Equality Act This week, First Liberty announced a ma…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Fired by Woke Airline: Alaska Case UNPACKED

First Liberty Institute NEW EPISODE & CASE LAUNCH: 12pm CST with David Hacker | No one should have to fear being fired from their job because of their faith. But that’s exactly what’s happening now at woke corporations across America. Earlier this week, First Libert…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 3:39 PM

BREAKING: "Woke" Put Her Out of Work

First Liberty Institute Alaska Airlines fires flight attendent for religous beliefs | Dear  John, Today, First Liberty launched a new, major legal action in filing Charges of Discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 4, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Early Giving Has Begun!

First Liberty Institute Schedule your Early Gift NOW for North Texas Giving Day | September 23rd is North Texas Giving Day, an annual giving event that allows First Liberty Institute to refuel the resources necessary to continue leading the fight for religious freedom …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 11:32 AM

The Taliban's Threat to Our Freedoms Here at Home

First Liberty Institute Lesson from Afghanistan: Why Religious Liberty is Vital to National Security | BRACING FOR RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION Taliban’s Attacks on Religious Freedom Could  Threaten American Liberties The Taliban isn’t known for being a friend…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Woke Corporations, a Supreme Coup, Vaccine Mandates & More

First Liberty Institute This month on First Liberty Live! |   Dear  John,   As we enter September, First Liberty is on the frontlines of several major issues impacting your religious freedom. We are just days away from annoucing a major new case, the first of its kind t…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
August 28, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Just for you: FREE Vaccine Protection Kit

First Liberty Institute Want a religious exemption from the vaccine? Learn your rights today August 28, 2021 Dear  John, Over these past few weeks, First Liberty has been inundated with requests from thousands of concerned Americans over the COVID-19 vaccine manda…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Get the Shot, That's an Order!

First Liberty Institute Vaccine Mandate: Can U.S. Service Members Request Religious Accommodation? | GET THE SHOT, THAT’S AN ORDER! The Military Vaccine Mandate and the Right to Religious Accomodation Even with the Dept. of Defense’s recently issued vac…
  Mike Berry · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Here's what the Afghan tragedy really means...

First Liberty Institute Dear John, For the past week, we’ve all witnessed the horrific scenes in Afghanistan. We’ve seen the heartbreaking images of Afghan citizens clinging desperately to U.S. military aircraft as they fear being left behind to face the stunning Taliban…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Take Action to Save Our Judiciary NOW

First Liberty Institute Join the Coalition: Stop the Takeover of America’s Courts!| REJECT RADICAL COURT PACKING America Needs Judges to Stand Up for Religious Liberty and Constitutional Rights Instead of a Supreme Court Coup that will pack the courts w…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Kayleigh McEnany: For Such a Time as This

First Liberty Institute NEW EPISODE: 12pm CST with former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany | From White House intern to press secretary, from production assistant to national television host, from Catholic high school to Harvard Law School, God has guided he…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Sign Your Name Next to Franklin Graham & Edwin Meese!

First Liberty Institute Urgent Request: Join the Coalition, Reject the Court Packing Scheme | It’s only been two weeks since First Liberty launched the second phase of our national campaign to tell President Biden’s Supreme Court Commission to stop the Supreme Coup. Alre…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 11:32 AM

5 Guidelines to Protect Your Family's Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute Answers to FAQ’s Regarding Vaccine Mandates, Religious Exemptions | BACK-TO-SCHOOL F.A.Q. GUIDE 5 Points About Vaccine Mandates to Help Protect Religious Liberty for Parents and Students As the school year approaches, many parent…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Vaccines at school: What you need to know right now

First Liberty Institute NEW EPISODE: 12pm CST with attorney Keisha Russell | This week we kick off a special series of First Liberty Live! episodes, Back to School, Back to Normal?, where we will discuss the most pressing questions about school this fall. TODAY at 12pm …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 12:54 PM

Franklin Graham & 48,000+ have signed on...

First Liberty Institute URGENT: Add Your Name Today to Stop the Supreme Coup | JOIN THE COALITION Franklin Graham, National Leaders & 48,000+ Americans Join to Reject the Court-Packing Scheme This week, First Liberty Institute launched a critical i…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 4:32 PM

This Month on Live!: Michael Knowles, Back to School & More!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   Dear  John,   Back-to-school vaccine mandates? Woke corporations? Today’s “thought police” are not only seeking to control the words that we speak, but the very thoughts that we beli…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 5:49 PM

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 1 million names needed

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans Dear John, I’m writing to you today to share a major update in our national campaign to stop the radical Left’s Supreme Coup, and to share a bold plan of action that YOU can be a part o…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Woke Ideology is Crushing Military Chaplains

First Liberty Institute Religious service members labeled “extremists” |   FIRST LOOK Woke Ideology Will Crush the Chaplain Corps, One of America’s Most Revered Military Institutions This week marks the 246th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, e…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 11:32 AM

Breaking Coach Kennedy News: On To Supreme Court!

First Liberty Institute Great Signs of Hope as Coach Kennedy Case Moves Forward |   FIRST LOOK First Liberty to Appeal Coach Kennedy’s Case to the U.S. Supreme Court After an expected denial at the Ninth Circuit, First Liberty is preparing to appeal Coach…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Hope for Victory: Why Coach Kennedy's Case Could be an Historic Decision

First Liberty Institute Kelly Shackelford provides expert insights on the future of Coach Kennedy's case. Coach Joe Kennedy is appealing to the Supreme Court to potentially get his final victory and set a new precedent for millions of religious Americans for decades to …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 8:02 PM

FOR THE WIN: Coach Kennedy is on to the Supreme Court!

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans July 21, 2021 Dear  John, “We have to stand and fight for our faith.” Those were Coach Joe Kennedy’s words on Fox & Friends earlier this morning, as he and our Executive Gene…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Radical Dems Doubling Down on Court-Packing

First Liberty Institute Time is Running Out to Stop the Coup |   ON A WINNING STREAK A Recap of First Liberty’s 3 Critical Victories for Houses of Worship, Nonprofits and People of Faith We’re excited to announce three important legal wins that will help …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 11:17 PM

BREAKING: Federal Court Allows Chaplain-Led Prayer to Continue in Texas Courtrooms

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans July 12, 2021   Dear  John, We have great news to share: An important victory on behalf of First Liberty’s client, Judge Wayne Mack. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 11:32 AM

No School Choice for Religious Families?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans   FIRST LOOK Supreme Court Will Hear Potentially Landmark Maine School Choice Case Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging a Maine law t…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 9:33 PM

VICTORY: IRS Approves Religious Group's Tax-Exempt Status

First Liberty Institute First Liberty - Restoring Religious Liberty for All Americans July 7, 2021 Dear  John, A government agency like the IRS should NEVER be able to cancel a religious group or a person of faith for simply operating according to their beliefs. T…