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  Mike Berry · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 8:17 PM

Have you met our heroes?

First Liberty Institute Dear John, I just sat down with our Navy SEAL clients. And I thought you would be really interested to hear what they had to say about the blatant religious discrimination they are facing. Since their missions are some of the highest-level, top-secret ope…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 12:06 PM

City Officials Deny Hispanic Church's Application to Open a School

First Liberty Institute First Liberty defends Massachusetts church, Vida Real International, from blatant discrimination | Massachusetts Officials Won’t Allow This Hispanic Church to Open a School First Liberty recently stepped in to represent Vida Real Inter…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
April 2, 2022 at 2:33 PM

It's Supreme Court Month at First Liberty!

First Liberty Institute A First Look at April around the Institute |   Right now, First Liberty is preparing for the Supreme Court as Coach Kennedy is finally having his day in court on April 25th. We’ll be going Live! directly from the steps of the Supreme Court to com…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 7:31 PM

We just received an encouraging update in the SEALs case

First Liberty Institute First Liberty secures another victory in the battle for freedom in the military | April 1, 2022   This week, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas expanded our Navy SEALs lawsuit, and preliminary injunction issued in Janu…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Big Win for Our Navy SEALs & A Victory for ALL Navy Service Members

First Liberty Institute The Fight Continues: America’s Heroes Need Our Ongoing Support | Navy SEALs Case Expanded to Include Protection for All Navy Service Members Denied Accommodations This week, a federal judge expanded our lawsuit and preliminary injunctio…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Supreme Court Rules Against Navy SEALs, Pairs Back Part of Their Protection in Religious Accommodation Case

First Liberty Institute First Liberty continues the legal fight for our nation’s elite warriors | March 28, 2022   The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted a government request in our Navy SEALs case. The Court put on hold part of the federal district court ruling th…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 11:33 AM

One Month Away from Coach Kennedy's Showdown at the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute SAVE THE DATE: Oral Argument Set for April 25th | One Month Countdown: Supreme Court Oral Argument for Coach Kennedy to Take Place April 25th In one month, we’ll be at the Supreme Court defending Coach Kennedy. Now that it’s First and G…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 2:03 PM

How a revival in California could save America

First Liberty Institute Join viral hit Shaun Frederickson today at 12pm CST | Shaun Frederickson is an activist in Southern California and the creator of the Freedom Revival, a movement to restore unity and reclaim our nation under God. After going viral during a local govern…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 7:02 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty Attorney to Testify at Supreme Court Nomination Hearings

First Liberty Institute Keisha Russell Called as Expert Witness by Senate Judiciary Committee | March 23, 2022   First Liberty attorney Keisha Russell will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing. President…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 19, 2022 at 2:03 PM

These everyday heroes need your help TODAY

First Liberty Institute $500,000 Challenge Grant multiplies your impact | Dear John, You know as well as I do that our clients are extraordinary people of faith. I’m constantly amazed and humbled by patriots like our Navy SEALs who are taking a heroic stand for their conv…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Navy SEALs Case Goes to the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute First Liberty Milestone: In a Single Year, Three Major Cases at the Nation’s Highest Court | Navy SEALs Before the Supreme Court: Third Major Opportunity to Protect Religious Freedom This week, First Liberty filed a brief at the U.S. Su…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 4:47 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Coach Kennedy is FINALLY getting his day at the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Mark your calendars for Monday April 25th | March 16, 2022 Date for Supreme Court Showdown Set The U.S. Supreme Court has announced Coach Kennedy’s court date: Mark your calendars for Mon. April 25, 2022. This is a major step in the ongo…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 4:26 PM

Live! from Nashville: Empowering America's Young Adults to Embrace Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute Charlie Kirk joins us Live! today at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention in Nashville It’s our final day at this year’s National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention, and you won’t want to miss today's special guests. Our f…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 12:58 PM

Kirk Cousins, Nick Foles & Other Football Stars Join #Team Kennedy

First Liberty Institute Americans Rally in Support of Coach Joe Kennedy | ALL-STAR ROSTER Kirk Cousins, Nick Foles & Other Football Stars Join to Support Coach Kennedy As First Liberty prepares to argue Coach Kennedy’s case before the U.S. Supreme C…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Live! from Nashville: An Insider's Perspective on the Supreme Court Nominee

First Liberty Institute Tony Perkins joins us Live! today at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention in Nashville It's day two of this year’s National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention, and we have some incredible guests lined up for you on First L…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 4:08 PM

Former U.S. Ambassador Joins Us Live! from Nashville

First Liberty Institute Our biggest guests from our first day at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention in Nashville First Liberty Live! is coming to you live from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention in Nashville all week! And to kick t…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 5:35 PM

BREAKING: Biden admin. doubles down in attempt to punish our Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute Alarming petition asks US Supreme Court to lift order protecting religious service members | March 8, 2022   Yesterday, the Biden administration took an alarming action in our U.S. Navy SEALs case. It filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme …
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 2:02 PM

NRB 2022 Schedule and Preview

First Liberty Institute A First Look at our schedule for the National Religious Broadcasters Convention |   The First Liberty Live! team is headed to Nashville this week! The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention kicks off on Wednesday March 9th. We’ll be go…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Christian Bakery Closer to Getting Sweet Justice?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty appeals Sweet Cakes by Melissa Case to Oregon Supreme Court | THE SEARCH FOR SWEET JUSTICE First Liberty Takes Sweet Cakes by Melissa Case  to Oregon Supreme Court First Liberty filed a petition at the Oregon Suprem…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 4:02 PM

March First Look: Coach Kennedy, Live! at NRB and the Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute This month at First Liberty Institute |   March is here and First Liberty has an exciting month ahead! At the Supreme Court, we should get an official date for oral argument for Coach Kennedy’s case any day and we expect to hear from the Court so…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 10:13 PM

BREAKING: President Biden Announces Supreme Court Nominee

First Liberty Institute A Radical, Liberal Nominee with Positions Far Outside the Mainstream | February 25, 2022   Today, President Biden announced Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Jackson …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Justice Breyer to be Replaced by Far-Left Extremist?

First Liberty Institute Biden’s Alarming Record on Judges Could Mean a Radical Pick for Supreme Court | Biden’s Record Suggests He Could Pick a  Radical Supreme Court Nominee President Biden’s record on judges is alarming. His nominees so far have not inspire…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM

BREAKING: The Bible Stays: A Victory for Our Veterans

First Liberty Institute Federal judge dismisses lawsuit activists filed to remove veteran’s donated Bible | February 24, 2022   This week, First Liberty received good news in our POW/MIA Remembrance Bible Display case. A federal court dismissed a lawsuit filed by th…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
February 24, 2022 at 3:56 PM

Exclusive Stories from Coach Joe Kennedy

First Liberty Institute Live! at 12pm CST from Bremerton Washington Watch this interview and hear some never before heard stories from Coach Joe TODAY, February 24th at 12pm CST. Click here to watch this special episode » SUBSCRIBER NOTE: First Liberty Live! i…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 18, 2022 at 7:02 PM

BREAKING: Big Victory for Light of the World Gospel Ministries

First Liberty Institute First Liberty reaches settlement to help Nebraska church build new facility | February 18, 2022   This week, First Liberty secured an important victory for our client, Pastor Paul Malcolmson, who shepherds Light of the World Gospel Ministries…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 18, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Military Officials Defy Court Orders, Punish Religious Service Members

First Liberty Institute Targeting those who request religious accommodations is vindictive and illegal | Military Officials Keep Punishing Religious  Service Members Federal courts have ordered that the military cannot punish service members who request relig…
  Mike Berry · [email protected]
February 15, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Tyranny in the military--and how to fight it

First Liberty Institute YOU can help our American heroes today! | Together, let’s stand with the SEALs | Dear John, I want to share with you something deeply troubling that is happening at the highest levels of our military. I feel like Paul Revere right now, riding throu…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 11, 2022 at 12:33 PM

CVS 'Woke' Policies Put This Nurse Practitioner Out of Work

First Liberty Institute First Liberty Defends CVS Minute Clinic Employee Fired for Her Beliefs | Christian Nurse Practitioner Fired by CVS Pharmacy First Liberty filed a charge of discrimination at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 3:03 PM

NEW CASE LAUNCH: Woke CVS Fired Employee for Religious Beliefs

First Liberty Institute Live! at 12pm CST with Robyn Strader and Christine Pratt | Earlier this week, First Liberty announced a breaking legal case. We’re taking on “woke” CVS Pharmacy for discriminating against our client Robyn Strader. CVS fired Robyn—a nurse practiti…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Woke CVS Fired a Christian Nurse Practitioner

First Liberty Institute Religious discrimination is the wrong prescription | February 8, 2022   Today, First Liberty filed a charge of discrimination at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of our client Robyn Strader. CVS Pharmacy fired Robyn…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 4, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Oregon Christian Bakers Continue Searching for Sweet Justice

First Liberty Institute Will Government Keep Bankrupting Faith-Based Businesses? | A SOUR DECISION In Sweet Cakes by Melissa Case, the Search for Sweet Justice Continues The Oregon Court of Appeals issued an opinion in our case involving Christian baker…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 10:32 PM

BREAKING: Injured Navy SEAL Denied Medical Leave After Filing Religious Accommodation

First Liberty Institute The Navy has found new ways to punish our SEALs | February 2, 2022   This week, First Liberty took legal action to protect several Navy SEALs who continue to be punished for seeking a legal, religious accommodation to the vaccine mandate. Th…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 3:03 PM

February First Look: Coach Kennedy, Navy SEALs and a New Case Launch

First Liberty Institute This month at First Liberty Institute |   After a whirlwind of case updates in January, we’re looking forward to another productive month here at First Liberty. Here's just a few of the recent developments we’ve seen in the last couple weeks: th…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 12:32 PM

First Liberty Files Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Navy Vax Mandate

First Liberty Institute A Win for the Navy SEALs Could be a Win for All Navy Service Members | BREAKING CASE UPDATE First Liberty Files Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Navy Vax Mandate First Liberty amended its Navy SEALs lawsuit challenging the milita…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 8:04 PM

BREAKING: Oregon Court Says Gov't Agency Biased Against Christian Bakers

First Liberty Institute The Fight for SweetCakes by Melissa Continues | January 27, 2022   Yesterday, the Oregon Court of Appeals issued a ruling involving our clients, Christian bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein. It reversed a decision that forced the Kleins’ family b…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 24, 2022 at 8:32 PM

BREAKING: Navy SEALs File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Military Vax Mandate

First Liberty Institute A win for our clients could be a win for thousands of service members and their families | January 24, 2022   Today, First Liberty amended our Navy SEALs lawsuit challenging the military vaccine mandate expanding the case to a class action. …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Coach Kennedy Will Have His Day in Court

First Liberty Institute A Potentially Landmark Case for Religious Freedom | A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY Supreme Court Will Hear Coach Kennedy’s Case The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear Coach Joe Kennedy’s case. This could be a potentially landmark …
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Game On: The Supreme Court Says Yes to Coach Kennedy!

First Liberty Institute Live! at 12pm CST with Mike Berry | Coach Kennedy recently received very exciting news. The Supreme Court agreed to hear his case! This is a historic opportunity to impact the future of religious liberty for decades to come. General Counsel Mike …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 15, 2022 at 12:17 AM

BREAKING: Supreme Court Will Hear Coach Kennedy's Case!!

First Liberty Institute A Historic Opportunity to Restore Religious Liberty for Every American | January 14, 2022   Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear oral argument in Coach Joe Kennedy’s case. This is major development and exciting news. First Li…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Supreme Court Stops a Massive Government Power Grab

First Liberty Institute An Important Victory, But the Fight’s Far from Over | Supreme Court Blocks Biden Administration’s National Vaccine Mandate The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate on companies with more than 100 employe…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 8:57 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court Blocks Biden's Vaccine Mandate

First Liberty Institute A Win that Protects Religious Organizations Across America | January 13, 2022   Today, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate on companies with more than 100 employees. First Liberty represents three nationa…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 12:33 PM

First Major Win for Our U.S. Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute An Important Victory, But the Fight’s Far from Over | First Liberty Secures Important First Win in Federal Court for U.S. Navy SEALs This week, a federal district court ruled in favor of our 35 U.S. Navy SEAL clients, stopping the Depar…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 8:02 PM

January First Look: This Month at First Liberty

First Liberty Institute This month at First Liberty Institute |   Now that 2022 has officially begun, it’s shaping up to be First Liberty’s biggest year ever. From a record number of Supreme Court cases, to potential victories in some of the country’s most critical rel…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
January 4, 2022 at 12:49 AM

BREAKING: Navy SEALs Get Favorable Ruling in Federal Court

First Liberty Institute Judge Grants Injunction Protecting Rights of Nation’s Elite Fighters | January 3, 2022   Today, First Liberty won a major first victory in our Navy SEALs case. A federal judge ruled in favor of our thirty-five (35) U.S. Navy SEAL clients, st…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 11:33 PM

There's still time to make a year-end gift

First Liberty Institute $450,000 Challenge Grant ends TONIGHT |   Dear John, We’re down to the FINAL HOURS of our year-end challenge. We only have until midnight tonight to meet our goal. Will you help us lead the charge for freedom at this crucial point in America’s …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 5:32 PM

It all weighs in the balance at the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute LAST chance to take advantage of the $450,000 year-end Challenge Grant |   Dear John, Today is the LAST DAY to maximize your gift and help us reach our critical year-end goal. And since we’re getting down to the wire, I want to give you a real l…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 12:32 PM

6 Cases to Win Back Freedom in 2022

First Liberty Institute Key Battles that Could Shape the Future of Religious Liberty | 6 MAJOR CASES In 2022, These Key Battles Could Shape the Future of Religious Freedom Thank you for supporting First Liberty and making 2021 a year full of victories. H…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 2:32 PM

What's Ahead for First Liberty in 2022 Live! with Kelly Shackelford

First Liberty Institute Only 24 hours left to multiply your gift! | Throughout 2021, First Liberty has faced new challenges and won numerous victories in defense of our First Freedom. However, 2022 is shaping up to be our biggest year yet. From our Alaska Airlines case,…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Gail Blair, the blind woman banned from a public park, wants to thank you

First Liberty Institute First in the Fight TOGETHER |   Dear John, I was really moved when Gail Blair said, “My heart is broken that I can’t share my faith.” Gail, a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island, was banned from a public park for sharing her faith. Even though sh…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Because you give, this church can grow their mission

First Liberty Institute Celebrating our biggest present this year—YOU! |   Dear John, Earlier this year, First Liberty won a critical victory for Pastor Jarvis Baker and Canaan Baptist Church, a small congregation located in the City of Duncanville, TX, just outside of…