Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 12, 2022 at 2:02 PM

BREAKING: Coach Kennedy is going back to the game he loves

First Liberty Institute Kennedy reinstated as Bremerton football coach | November 12, 2022 This week, United States District Judge Robert Lasnik issued his final order in Coach Kennedy’s case, officially declaring that he will be free to kneel at midfield in a brief, qui…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 3:41 PM

A Veterans Day Special

First Liberty Institute We’re LIVE! at the Bladensburg Peace Cross | In 2019, First Liberty protected the Bladensburg Peace Cross with a landmark U.S. Supreme Court victory. The cross has been standing for nearly 100 years. The memorial was recently restored and will be reded…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 12:25 PM

God Belongs in Our Schools

First Liberty Institute Federal courts rules in favor of “In God We Trust” motto in Tennessee school | Court Says “In God We Trust” is Constitutional  in Tennessee Schools There is renewed hope as courts across the nation are starting to correct the many wron…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Going on Offense: Now You Can Rebuild Religious Memorials and Religious Freedom Nationwide

First Liberty Institute Rescuing our religious heritage, putting faith back where it rightfully and legally belongs | Putting Religious Displays Back Where They Belong Religious freedom is thriving—and nowhere is this clearer than in the opportunity for the re…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Once broken, now restored

First Liberty Institute Go Live! to Little Rock AR to see the Ten Commandments monument | Across America, faith can now flourish like never before! First Liberty is encouraging people of all faiths to bring back monuments, memorials, displays and expressions of faith that may…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 4:32 PM

A New Dawn of Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in November |   With your help, we can blow open the door on religious freedom in America. Last week, we launched a brand-new initiative called Restoring Faith in America. Unlike any time in the past 50…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Ready for Revival?

First Liberty Institute Let's Restore Faith in America Together | RESTORING FAITH IN AMERICA Renewed Hope and A New Dawn for Religious Freedom God has opened an incredible door for you and every American to boldly live out your faith, restore our nation…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 5:48 PM

BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENT: Freedom like you've never experienced

First Liberty Institute Will you help restore faith in America? October 27, 2022 Dear John, I have some exciting news for you today. We’ve just witnessed the biggest positive change for religious liberty in our lifetime. When Coach Kennedy won at the Supreme Court this…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 11:32 AM

This One Takes the Cake: Sweet Cakes Case Receives Record Support

First Liberty Institute Remarkable 14 briefs filed at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Aaron and Melissa Klein | Support Pours in for Christian Bakers  Who Lost Their Business A broad coalition of national organizations and leaders recently submitted a remark…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Canceled for her Conscience

First Liberty Institute Listen to our latest client fired for her faith on First Liberty Live! | When Valerie Kloosterman was fired for standing up for her faith, First Liberty stepped in to file a lawsuit on her behalf against the University of Michigan Health. Valerie joins…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 11:33 AM

Are You Next? Michigan Health Fires Christian Healthcare Professional

First Liberty Institute First Liberty files federal lawsuit against Michigan Health system for religious discrimination | Michigan Health System Fires Christian Healthcare Professional Because of Her Beliefs After a Michigan healthcare system went woke, our cl…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 6:02 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty files a lawsuit on behalf of fired physician assistant

First Liberty Institute Canceled after she wouldn’t refer patients for transgender surgeries, use gender identity pronouns | October 12, 2022 First Liberty just filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of physician assistant Valerie Kloosterman against her former employer, Uni…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 11:33 AM

Restoring Faith: Victory for Chaplain Invocations in the Courtroom

First Liberty Institute Appeals court rules favorably for Judge Mack’s volunteer chaplain prayer program | Appeals Court Affirms Chaplain-Led Courtroom Invocations The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit upheld Judge Wayne Mack’s practice of recognizing …

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 4:57 PM

50 Years on the Air

First Liberty Institute Learn about Point of View and how they’ve promoted religious liberty on this week’s First Liberty Live! | For 50 years, Point of View Radio Talk Show has been reaching people across the country discussing faith, family and freedom. This week, Point of…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 4:34 PM

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court is back in session

First Liberty Institute Religious liberty is on the court’s docket this fall | October 4, 2022 Every year on the first Monday of October, the U.S. Supreme Court kicks off its new term. Yesterday the justices began to hear the first round of cases. First Liberty has alrea…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 1, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Together, we can restore faith in America

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in October |   Are you ready to experience more religious freedom than you’ve ever seen in your life? That’s the journey First Liberty is embarking on this October. Because of our major landmark victory…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 5:38 PM

BREAKING: Judge Mack Wins: Federal Court Upholds Courtroom Invocations

First Liberty Institute Fifth Circuit determines prayer in Texas judge’s courtroom is constitutional | September 30, 2022 We just received news of a victory for our client, Judge Wayne Mack. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit upheld Judge Mack’s practice of re…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 11:33 AM

These 2 Supreme Court Cases Could Restore Faith in America

First Liberty Institute Making more history together: help us win 2 more Supreme Court cases this year | After 2 Landmark Victories, We’re Fighting 2 More Supreme Court Cases This Fall First Liberty set major precedents with two victories during the previous S…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Our Military Heroes are being Mistreated

First Liberty Institute Hear about the treatment of our Navy SEALs on this week’s First Liberty Live! | The fight for our military heroes isn’t over. Our Navy SEAL clients and many members of the Navy and Air Force continue to face unjust punishment and terrible living condit…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Coach Kennedy asked me to send this to you

First Liberty Institute He just wants to coach football again | Dear John, I wanted to send you this open letter from Coach Joe Kennedy that was published in Fox News on Friday. You already know that this summer, Coach Kennedy won at the Supreme Court after Bremerton School Distri…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 11:43 AM

They're Turning Your Kids Woke

First Liberty Institute Education policy changes would spell disaster, discrimination for religious Americans | Revised Education Rules Would Give Federal Government More Power to Bully Religious Americans The U.S. Department of Education wants to expand Title…

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  First Liberty Institute · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Hurry! Only hours left to be a force multiplier

First Liberty Institute Together, we can win for freedom this North Texas Giving Day | If you’ve already made your gift — thank you! Throughout today, we’ve seen a record number of First Liberty supporters from all across the country banding together and giving generou…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 3:03 PM

The major Supreme Court case you need to look for this fall

First Liberty Institute Together, we can win for freedom this North Texas Giving Day | Dear John, North Texas Giving Day is in full swing nationwide! Supporters around the country are already joining through the force multiplying impact of their gifts with our $50,000 …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 11:16 AM

Today Only: Be a Force Multiplier for our military

First Liberty Institute Together, we can win for freedom this North Texas Giving Day | Dear John, The special giving event that multiplies your impact for faith and freedom has arrived! No matter where you are located, your timely gift on North Texas Giving Day will he…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 5:37 PM

24 hours to strike a blow to "woke" corporations

First Liberty Institute Together, we can win for freedom this North Texas Giving Day | Dear John, 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 resourc…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 11:34 AM

TOP 5: States That MOST Protect Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute New index measures religious liberty protections across all 50 states | The BEST State in America for Religious Freedom is… What are the states with the best religious freedom protections and which ones have the most room for improvemen…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 1:03 PM

YOU are the reason we keep winning!

First Liberty Institute Your generous gift on North Texas Giving Day reaps freedom | Dear John, North Texas Giving Day is just one week away! This special day allows supporters like you from across the country to multiply their gifts for our mission of advancing religi…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 7:38 PM

BREAKING: Senate to vote on radical Respect for Marriage Act MONDAY

First Liberty Institute Tell the Senate to stop this discrimination for people of faith | September 14, 2022 The U.S. Senate is on the verge of voting on and possibly passing the dangerous and deceptive “Respect for Marriage Act.” The vote could happen as early as Monda…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 1:59 PM

WATCH LIVE: Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy launches Religious Freedom in the States Index

First Liberty Institute Where does religious liberty stand in your state? | September 14, 2022 Today, the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD), an initiative of First Liberty Institute, launches a national index evaluating religious freedom in all 50 state…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 3:23 PM

BREAKING: Navy SEALs garner massive support in the fight for religious exemptions

First Liberty Institute Now, our brave heroes need your support | September 13, 2022 The Biden administration continues to threaten and punish service members who have religious objections to the military vaccine mandate. But while some government officials persist on a …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 11:33 AM

Sweet Victory Within Reach? Christian Bakers' Case Goes to the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Major religious liberty case that could impact every American business owner | First Liberty Asks the Supreme Court to Consider  Sweet Cakes by Melissa Case Aaron and Melissa Klein lost their family business. The state punished them for…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Sweet Cakes to the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Watch Aaron and Melissa share their heart | Earlier this week, we filed at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Aaron and Melissa Klein. They are the former owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, who lost their bakery because of unconstitutional government h…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 7:02 PM

BREAKING: Sweet Case by Melissa Case Goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Christian Bakers Ask Nation’s Highest Court to Put a Stop to State of Oregon’s Hostility | September 7, 2022 Christian bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein, owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, are taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court. First Liberty…

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  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]

September 3, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Cancel Culture & the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in September |   September is shaping up to be another busy month at First Liberty. After winning two U.S. Supreme Court cases earlier this summer, we’re taking another two cases to the Court this fall.…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 11:33 AM

Fire Chief Terminated: 24 Years of Service Up in Flames

First Liberty Institute First Liberty defends fire chief who was wrongfully terminated because of his religious beliefs | Fire Chief Loses His Job for Attending a Leadership Conference at a Church This week, First Liberty filed a brief in federal appeals court…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Help keep the fight for religious freedom going

First Liberty Institute It’s up to you and me | In the ongoing fight for religious freedom, I’m excited to announce that September 22nd is North Texas Giving Day. This is an annual giving event that allows First Liberty Institute to receive increased funding so we can …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 2:32 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty defends canceled fire chief

First Liberty Institute Fired after attending leadership conference hosted by a church | September 1, 2022 Today, First Liberty, along with our friends at Baker Botts LLP and the Church State Council, asked a federal appeals court to reverse a decision that allowed the c…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 27, 2022 at 1:07 PM

The Supreme Court is close to being canceled

First Liberty Institute They’re canceling one of the three branches of government | Dear John, It’s no secret that cancel culture is pushing people of faith in America out of the public sphere. And that battle is about to heat up in a very significant way… Our nation is a…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Sent Packing: Postal Worker Forced to Quit Over Religious Beliefs

First Liberty Institute First Liberty files Supreme Court petition defending religious accommodation in the workplace | Postal Carrier Who Lost His Job Appeals to the  U.S. Supreme Court First Liberty is asking the Supreme Court to take a case concerning our c…

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  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Postal Worker Sent Packing

First Liberty Institute Hear Gerald Groff's case going to the U.S. Supreme Court | On today’s First Liberty Live! episode, we are joined by our client Gerald Groff, a postal worker who lost his job for standing up for what he believed. When Groff requested not to work on Sund…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 11:40 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty files at Supreme Court on behalf of former postal carrier

First Liberty Institute Discrimination for living out his convictions; case sets up major issue for Supreme Court | August 23, 2022 Today, First Liberty and our friends at Baker Botts LLP, the Church State Council and the Independence Law Center filed a petition at the U…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 7:34 PM

BREAKING: U.S. Marines Win Class Protection from Vax Mandate

First Liberty Institute Third major federal court order that protects thousands of military service members | August 19, 2022 Today, a federal district court issued a crucial order that will help protect religious liberty for America’s military service members. U.S. Dist…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 11:33 AM

Are Your Children Free at School?

First Liberty Institute Two Supreme Court wins usher new era for religious freedom in America’s schools | A School Year with More Religious Liberty Than Ever Before After a blockbuster summer with major victories at the Supreme Court, students, parents, teache…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 11:33 AM

Prayer Out of Bounds? Christian Schools Told They CANNOT Pray Before Football Game

First Liberty Institute First Liberty takes Cambridge Christian School case to federal appeals court | Prayer Out of Bounds? First Liberty Appeals Cambridge Christian School Case Florida officials told students from two private Christian schools they could not…

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  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 7:02 PM

We want the same thing - religious freedom

First Liberty Institute Watch Mustafa Akyol on First Liberty Live! | This week, host Stuart Shepard gets a chance to talk to Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute. They'll discuss why religious freedom is essential for everyone no matter their faith background.…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 3:32 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty defends Christian school censored from praying

First Liberty Institute Discrimination at a Florida high school football game | August 9, 2022 Yesterday, First Liberty filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on behalf of our client Cambridge Christian School. The Florida High School Ath…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 11:52 AM

Fallen Army Hero Denied a Purple Heart

First Liberty Institute First Liberty files Supreme Court brief supporting Army Sergeant denied medal without explanation | First Liberty Files Supreme Court Brief: Army Staff Sergeant Deserves a Purple Heart This week, First Liberty filed an amicus brief in s…

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  First Liberty Live! · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 12:32 PM

First Liberty Live! Canceled?

First Liberty Institute Looking ahead to August at First Liberty |   No, the rumors aren’t true, First Liberty Live! isn’t going anywhere, and we haven’t been canceled. But the same can’t be said for many of First Liberty’s clients. Between woke corporations, government…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 11:33 AM

24,000 Troops Face Threat of Ejection?

First Liberty Institute Vaccine Mandates & the Military: The Fight to Restore Religious Freedom for Service Members | Vaccine Mandates and America’s Military: Restoring Religious Freedom for Service Members The Defense Department’s policy of religious disc…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 9:52 PM

The "Respect for Marriage Act" Threatens Religious Freedom

First Liberty Institute Sign Now: Help us stop his radical bill from becoming law | July 27, 2022 The U.S. Senate is on the verge of voting on and possibly passing the dangerous and deceptive “Respect for Marriage Act.” Democrats railroaded this radical bill through the…

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