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  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…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Lacey Smith Wants to Say Thank You

First Liberty Institute $450,000 Challenge Grant ends December 31st |   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 Lacey Smith who take heroic stands for their convictions—…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 25, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Merry Christmas!

First Liberty Institute Celebrating our biggest present this year—YOU! |   Dear John, Merry Christmas from the First Liberty family! This Christmas, when we remember the One who made our spiritual freedom possible, I want to say a special thank you to the ones who make…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 24, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Renewed Hope for Freedom This Season

First Liberty Institute A Special Holiday Message from First Liberty | Together, We Can Make 2022 a Landmark Year for Religious Freedom First Liberty personally wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas! Thanks to your unwavering prayers and support, 2021 h…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 1:54 AM

Breaking News from the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute An encouraging development in the Biden Adminstration's OSHA Vaccine Mandate case | December 22, 2021 BREAKING NEWS   This evening the United States Supreme Court issued an order setting for oral argument on January 7 two of several cases cha…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 3:37 PM

The essential fight for our brave heroes

First Liberty Institute For Such a Time as This | Give Today |   Dear John, For the past two years, our right to live according to our faith has been under attack in every facet of our lives. We’ve been threatened at work, silenced in our schools, canceled in our commu…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 12:17 AM

We're Appealing to the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Vaccine mandates continue to hound our Navy SEALs and our religious organizations | December 20, 2021   Over the weekend, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit lifted our stay on OSHA’s vaccine mandate, endangering religious organiz…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 17, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Supreme Coup Foiled by Founding Document

First Liberty Institute The Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court releases final report | New Battlefront for Court Packing: Biden’s Commission Faces Major Obstacle—The Constitution After an arduous six months of deliberation, Biden’s Commission on the …
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Original member of Delta Force speaks about our Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute We're going live with General Boykin at 12pm | Our military heroes have been under attack over these past few months. First Liberty represents 35 Navy SEALs who are being threatened with punishment and even court martial because they desire a rel…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 10:02 PM

The Fight for Shields of Strength Rages On

First Liberty Institute We’re suing the DOD for the second time this year | December 15, 2021   In 2019, anti-faith activists in the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) decided to invent a problem where none exist. They complained to the Department of Defen…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Help combat cancel culture in the "woke"place

First Liberty Institute For Such a Time as This | Give now |   Dear John, Our God-given right to live according to our faith is being attacked on all sides. Far-left politicians along with “woke” corporations are drawing up battle lines and using new tactics to threate…
  Dave Holmes · [email protected]
December 11, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Religious Liberty: The Best Investment for the Future

First Liberty Institute Why Giving NOW Could be Extremely Beneficial |   Dear John, In this tumultuous time, it appears we’re being hit with news of one crisis after another. The state of our nation reveals our constitutional rights and liberties are under attack. And …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Supreme Court Term Limits Are a Dangerous "Reform"

First Liberty Institute 3 Reasons Why Biden’s Supreme Court Commission Threatens Judicial Independence | 3 Reasons Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices are a Dangerous “Reform” President Biden’s Supreme Court Commission is deliberating term limits. Though it…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 12:02 AM

In Case you Missed it: Live! from the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Watch our expert analysis of today’s Supreme Court oral argument | If you missed our announcement this morning, we went Live! at the Supreme Court for our argument in the potentially landmark case, Carson v. Makin. In this case, we’re fighting fo…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
December 8, 2021 at 1:49 PM

We're LIVE! from the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute LIVE TODAY at 8:45am: Live from the U.S. Supreme Court | Today, we’re headed to the Supreme Court! We’ll be going Live! at 8:45am CST to bring you exclusive coverage of our case, Carson v. Makin. We’ll start with a quick huddle with our attorney …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Government Must Treat Children Fairly

First Liberty Institute Tomorrow, Dec. 8th: Oral Argument at the U.S. Supreme Court | December 7, 2021 Dear  John,   Tomorrow, Dec. 8th, the Institute for Justice and First Liberty as co-counsel will present oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in a potential…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 4, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Thank you for our biggest Giving Tuesday EVER

First Liberty Institute Giving Tuesday was a huge success because of YOU |   Dear John, We couldn’t have done it without you! This week, we had our biggest Giving Tuesday EVER! Thanks to your faithful support, we were able to reach record numbers of donations and dono…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Flying a Christian Flag is Unconstitutional?

First Liberty Institute Key Supreme Court Case: City of Boston Refuses to Fly Flag with Religious Symbol | First Liberty Tells U.S. Supreme Court that  Christian Flag is Constitutional Boston city officials claim the Establishment Clause prohibits them from fl…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Exclusive Supreme Court Roundtable

First Liberty Institute LIVE TODAY at 12pm: Supreme Court Roundtable | Next week, First Liberty is headed to the Supreme Court. We’re fighting for the rights of families to choose the best schools for their children because we believe that families know best. Join our h…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 11:12 PM

Giving Tuesday: Only a Few Hours Left!

First Liberty Institute Giving Tuesday is ALMOST OVER |   Dear John, What a tremendous blessing Giving Tuesday has been so far! Friends of First Liberty from all over the country have been standing with us today and making an incredible impact for the future of rel…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Together: A December First Look

First Liberty Institute This month at First Liberty Institute |   As we launch into the final month of 2021, First Liberty is not slowing down. In fact, we are about to have our biggest month yet, and we need you to come together to help make December a month to remembe…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Giving Tuesday: Your Support for Such a Time as This

First Liberty Institute Giving Tuesday starts NOW |   Dear John, Giving Tuesday is here, and what better cause to support than the God-given right of you and your family to continue to freely live out your faith? Join the fight to keep your most essential freedom p…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Tomorrow: TAKE ACTION with us

First Liberty Institute Giving Tuesday is in 24 hours |   Dear John, Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, Nov. 30th, and that means Americans nationwide will be coming together to support the causes and issues that are most important to them. And because you’re someone who val…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 12:32 PM

14 Victories, 14 Reasons We're Thankful for You

First Liberty Institute You’re the One: Impactful Wins in 2021 Because of Your Generous Support | 14 Victories, 14 Reasons First Liberty is Thankful for Your Generous Support Thanks to your continued support, First Liberty is delivering and restoring religious…
  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Kayleigh McEnany: A Time of Thanksgiving

First Liberty Institute LIVE TODAY at 12pm: Kayleigh McEnany - For Such a Time as This | As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we have a special treat for this week’s episode of First Liberty Live! Kayleigh McEnany, former White House Press Secretary and bestselling author, joi…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 12:32 PM

The People's Verdict is in...

First Liberty Institute Supreme Rejection: 65% of Americans Oppose Court-Packing | Firmly Opposed: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Still Reject Court-Packing President Biden’s Supreme Court Commission will hold its fifth public meeting later today, Friday Nov. …
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 17, 2021 at 5:17 PM

No School Choice? Help First Liberty Protect Religious Education

First Liberty Institute Dec. 8th Oral Argument Deadline Quickly Approaching | Dear John, If you’ve watched the news cycle in recent weeks, you’ve witnessed how important educational freedom is to parents. In fact, it is so important that it largely influenced the outcome…
  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]
November 12, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Get Vaccinated or Get Fired?

First Liberty Institute What First Liberty is Doing to Stop Biden’s Unconstitutional Federal Mandate | Federal Court Halts Biden Administration’s  National Vaccine Mandate First Liberty filed lawsuits defending three prominent national religious organizations …