Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM

How to Prepare for a U.S. Supreme Court Case

First Liberty Institute Learn how our co-counsel prepares for our Gerald Groff Supreme Court Case | Have you ever wondered what it would be like to prepare for a U.S. Supreme Court case? Meet our co-counsel, Randy Wenger and Alan Reinach. Together we’ll take our Faithful Car…

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March 21, 2023 at 4:31 PM

ONE WEEK until Fire Chief Hittle goes to federal court

First Liberty Institute Will you join his fight for faith? | March 21, 2023 Fire Chief Ron Hittle’s court date is less than one week away. Ron Hittle faithfully served his community as a firefighter for 24 years in Stockton, California—until he was FIRED for his fai…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Justice for Jacob: Former Georgia Cop Deserves an Apology

First Liberty Institute 30,000+ Americans join the fight, ask city to apologize for illegal actions against Jacob Kersey | Former Georgia Cop Receives the Support of 30,000+ Americans, Pastors and Political Leaders Thousands of Americans are voicing their su…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 4:31 PM

What is the cost of living out your faith?

First Liberty Institute This Fire Chief was FIRED |   Dear John, What has living out your faith cost you? In America, we often believe that our faith can be lived out quietly and peacefully. But the rising tide of woke employers are proving that assumption wrong. The r…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 3:01 PM

BREAKING: Joe Kennedy Officially Reinstated as Bremerton HS Football Coach

First Liberty Institute Bremerton School District confirms Coach Joe is going back to the field | March 11, 2023 We have exciting news to share. Coach Joe Kennedy has been officially reinstated as a football coach at Bremerton High School! The Bremerton School Distri…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Outpouring of Support for Faithful Carrier Gerald Groff

First Liberty Institute Members of Congress, 17 states & 30+ organizations file briefs urging Supreme Court to protect religious liberty at work | Members of Congress, 17 States & National  Religious Leaders Support Faithful Carrier Americans are com…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Faith Under Fire

First Liberty Institute When Fire Chief Ron Hittle was Fired for his Faith, First Liberty came to help | Fire Chief Ron Hittle was a dedicated first responder for almost 25 years. When he attended a world class leadership conference with a few of his team members, he was fire…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Fire Chief Ron Hittle is Going to Court on March 27

First Liberty Institute Fireman with 20+ years of service was wrongfully fired because he went to a leadership conference held at a church | March 27: Federal Appeals Court Argument  for Fire Chief Ron Hittle Fire Chief Ron Hittle was wrongfully terminated b…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Christian Story Hour with Kirk Cameron

First Liberty Institute Hear Kirk Cameron discuss the censorship of his new book! | When an Arizona library denied Ricardo Frias the opportunity to host a reading of Kirk Cameron’s book As You Grow, First Liberty stepped in to set the library straight. Kirk himself understan…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Our first responders under attack, Kirk Cameron & more this month at First Liberty

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in March |   March is set up to be another busy month at First Liberty. We’re defending several first responders in cases that are vitally important to our liberty. First up is Jacob Kersey, a young pol…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 12:32 PM

We're Winning the Fight and God is Bringing Revival to America

First Liberty Institute Our opponents know religious freedom is winning. They’re attacking us because God is doing something special. | Opponents Increase Their Attacks. They Realize Revival is Happening in America. Despite opponents’ attempts to derail reli…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Police Officer Silenced for His Faith

First Liberty Institute Hear the story of Officer Jacob Kersey and how he was forced off the police force for his faith | When police officer Jacob Kersey posted on his social media about his religious beliefs, he assumed it was private religious speech. His supervisors at th…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Going to work? Leave your beliefs at home

First Liberty Institute The biggest threat to your freedom in 2023 |   Dear John, When it comes to defending your First Amendment rights, First Liberty’s expert legal team is the greatest hope for victory. For over 25 years, we’ve been on the frontlines defending relig…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Georgia Cop Forced to Quit His Job Over Religious Facebook Post

First Liberty Institute “Speech Police” goes after 19-year-old officer who posted that marriage is between a man and a woman | Georgia Police Officer is Forced to Quit His Job  Over Religious Facebook Post First Liberty is defending Jacob Kersey, who resigne…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Navy SEAL Punished for Faith Tells All: "I Felt Betrayed"

First Liberty Institute Elite military hero says mistreatment over religious beliefs was like a stab in the back | Navy SEAL Punished for His Faith Tells All: “I Felt Betrayed” This week, First Liberty argued in defense of our Navy SEALs in federal appeals c…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 9, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Your job or your faith?

First Liberty Institute BREAKING: Faithful Carrier Gerald Groff is going to the Supreme Court on April 18th | February 9, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear our Faithful Carrier case involving Gerald Groff on Tues. April 18th. The Supreme Court agreed to review th…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 6:01 PM

UNCUT Oral Argument for our Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute We’re Live! at the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals | We’re taking you straight to the action today on First Liberty Live! We’ll be at the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals so you can hear the oral argument in our Navy SEALs vs Biden case. Kelly Shack…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Calling All Prayer Warriors: Our Navy Clients Need Your Spiritual Support

First Liberty Institute 🙏🙏 Navy case argument is on Monday Feb. 6. Will you pray for us and our military heroes? | Please Pray for Our Navy Clients, Their Families  and First Liberty On Monday, Feb. 6, we’ll be in federal appeals court arguing for our U.S. N…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

February 1, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Navy SEALs at the 5th Circuit, Supreme Court cases and more!

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in February |   As we enter February, we’re set to face off against the Biden administration in our Navy SEALs case as we fight to restore religious freedom for our clients and thousands of service memb…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Less than a week away...

First Liberty Institute Have our Navy SEALs back in federal court on Monday |   Dear John, What does the strongest fighting force in the world do when they need backup? When your religious liberty is threatened, who do you call to have your six? These are the questions…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 12:31 PM

5 Cases that Could Impact Our Schools, Churches, Military & Workplace

First Liberty Institute Major court battles ahead for First Liberty and our clients | A Spring Full of Major Court Battles for  First Liberty and Our Clients We’re scheduled to argue several key cases over the next few months: one at the U.S. Supreme Court a…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 24, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Mark your calendar!

First Liberty Institute Our service members are getting their court date | January 24, 2023 Our Military Heroes Will Have Their Day in Court The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has announced our Navy SEALs clients’ court date: Mark your calendars for Mon. Febr…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Exciting News! Supreme Court Will Hear One of Our Cases

First Liberty Institute Gerald Groff’s case could impact millions of religious employees | Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Religious Freedom Case Involving Postal Worker Our client Gerald Groff was wrongly forced out of his job because of his religious beliefs.…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 5:46 PM

To the Supreme Court: The Faithful Carrier

First Liberty Institute Watch Gerald Groff and our attorney talk about his case just accepted to the Supreme Court | Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear our case involving Gerald Groff, a postal worker who was wrongly forced to quit his job because o…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 10:58 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court says YES to Gerald Groff

First Liberty Institute SCOTUS to hear case of former postal carrier fired, denied Sunday Sabbath | January 13, 2023 Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision that allowed the United States Postal Service to deny postal ca…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 12:31 PM

In Times of Crisis, America Prays

First Liberty Institute 🙏 🏈 🇺🇸 Damar Hamlin showed us America values prayer and religious freedom | In Times of Distress, America Prays After Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped on the field, we witnessed a bold display of faith across our coun…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 11:30 PM

BREAKING: Secretary of Defense rescinds the vaccine mandate

First Liberty Institute Thousands of religious service members still left unprotected | January 11, 2023 U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo formally rescinding the vaccine mandate for military service members. This memo comes as Congress passed a law …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 12:31 PM

One Month Away: Navy SEALs Federal Court Argument Set for Feb. 6

First Liberty Institute Our opportunity to make sure religious service members are not punished for their faith | One Month Countdown: Navy SEALs  Argument Set for February 6 In one month, First Liberty will be arguing our U.S. Navy SEALS case before the U.S.…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Now More than Ever in 2023

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in January |   Dear John, As we begin a brand new year, we want to thank you for supporting First Liberty in our historic 2022. We gained victory after victory, and we couldn’t have done it without your…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 11:04 PM

The FINAL hours to maximize your gift

First Liberty Institute Last chance: take advantage of the $400,000 Challenge Grant! |   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 religious freedom at …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 2:09 PM

The LAST day to increase your impact for faith in America

First Liberty Institute This $400,000 Challenge Grant won’t last long |   Dear John, Today is the final chance to increase your impact for religious freedom in America in 2023! On this last day of the year, I want you to know that your gift will help fuel the fight for…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Just 24 hours away from this opportunity ending

First Liberty Institute This $400,000 Challenge Grant multiplies your generous gift |   Give by 11:59 PM tomorrow to help reach our $6.25 million goal DONATE NOW » Dear John, Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to maximize your gift and help us reach our critical year-end goal. And since…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Looking Forward: 3 Big Cases We Must Win in 2023

First Liberty Institute The New Year has special opportunities. We’re counting on your support to deliver a victory in several major cases | Major Cases That Could Make 2023 Another  Big Year for Freedom After one of the most impactful years for religious lib…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 11:36 PM

BREAKING: Federal Court Blocks NY State Ban on Firearms to Defend Themselves in Houses of Worship

First Liberty Institute A victory for two of our most important constitutional freedoms | December 29, 2022 A New York federal district court just issued a preliminary injunction putting on hold the state’s prohibition on firearms at houses of worship.  First Liberty—alo…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 5:31 PM

A look ahead to 2023

First Liberty Institute Kelly Shackelford previews upcoming cases and challenges | As we close out 2022, it’s time to look ahead to see what the New Year holds for religious freedom in America. President, CEO & Chief Counsel Kelly Shackelford joins today’s Live! episode t…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 5:27 PM

She's leading the fight for faith in the military

First Liberty Institute Become a Force Multiplier and protect religious freedom for our service members |   Dear John, Religious liberty is more important now than ever before. So many Americans have been impacted by the stripping away of our constitutional freedoms in…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 11:03 PM

I want you to meet this rising legal star

First Liberty Institute Our growth this year is renewing hope in America |   Dear John, After decades of hostility to religion, the tide is finally turning and the future of religious freedom is brighter than ever before. John, I’m especially optimistic about the futu…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 26, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Have you met this 20-year freedom fighter?

First Liberty Institute My friend and colleague Hiram Sasser wants to share his story |   Dear John, You know as well as I do that it takes dedicated and expert warriors to defend religious liberty day in and day out. There is one freedom fighter in particular that ha…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 25, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Merry Christmas!

First Liberty Institute Thank you for sharing this joyful season with us |   Dear John, Merry Christmas from the First Liberty family! This Christmas as we celebrate the birth of the One who makes our spiritual freedom possible, I want to say a special thank you to th…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Season's Blessings: New Victories Bringing Joy This December

First Liberty Institute This Christmas, your support is helping spread cheer all across the country | Season’s Blessings: Four Victories Bringing  Joy and Cheer This December As 2022 winds to a close, we want to share some of the incredible impact you’re havi…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 5:38 PM

Our biggest WINS of 2022

First Liberty Institute Want to hear about our best and biggest wins of 2022? Watch today’s First Liberty Live! | 2022 has been the biggest year in First Liberty’s history. In fact, in just December alone, we have five key victories which include wins for two nativity scenes …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 5:31 PM

We are the tip of the spear in the fight against cancel culture

First Liberty Institute $400,000 Challenge Grant maximizes your gift so we can win for the Kleins! |   Dear John, There really is nothing new under the sun. And cancel culture is no exception. As you know, First Liberty has been the tip of the spear in the fight agains…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

December 17, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Coach Joe: A historic year in his own words

First Liberty Institute A special Live! episode with an exclusive interview with Coach Joe Kennedy | You may have heard how a coach from small town Washington stood up and defended his right to pray at the highest court in the land. But have you heard him tell his full story?…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Christian Nurse Practitioner Forced to Participate in Abortions?

First Liberty Institute First Liberty files suit seeking to block rule allowing abortions at VA medical clinics | Nurse Practitioner Files Suit Challenging VA Abortion Rule This week, First Liberty filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the government’s new…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 1:12 AM

BREAKING: Congress repeals military vaccine mandate

First Liberty Institute Thousands of religious service members still unprotected | December 15, 2022 Today, Congress passed a law directing the Department of Defense to repeal its Covid vaccine mandate. Although this is positive news for many, thousands of current milit…

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  Stuart Shepard · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Babylon Bee CEO on Cancel Culture and Free Speech

First Liberty Institute Join Live! this week with Seth Dillon, the CEO of the news satire site, the Babylon Bee | Babylon Bee, the Christian news satire website, was banned from Twitter for almost eight months. Cancel culture and censorship are coming for people of faith and …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 3:38 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty files federal lawsuit against Biden's Department of Veterans Affairs

First Liberty Institute Nurse practitioner forced to perform abortions despite religious objections | December 14, 2022 This week, First Liberty filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) new rule titled “Reproductive Health Service…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 12:46 AM

PREMIERE: No Better Letter

First Liberty Institute Don’t miss the premiere of our video No Better Letter tomorrow at 7pm | December 11, 2022   Dear John, I’m happy to announce our launch of our special animated video, No Better Letter. This video is unlike anything that First Liberty has done …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 10, 2022 at 3:10 PM

TOMRROW: The Debut of No Better Letter

First Liberty Institute Don’t miss the premiere of our video No Better Letter tomorrow at 7pm | December 10, 2022   Dear John, I’m so excited to share with you that TOMORROW we are premiering our special animated video: No Better Letter. How many times have you hear…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Urgent: We Need Your Help to Win 2 Major Supreme Court Cases

First Liberty Institute Decision could come as early as the first week of January | January Deadline: Supreme Court Will Soon  Decide Two Major Cases We have an urgent need for financial support in two Supreme Court cases: Sweet Cakes by Melissa and postal wo…

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