Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 11:31 AM

First Freedom Day is here!

First Liberty Institute The BIG announcement you’ve been waiting for… | Dear John, Today is First Freedom Day, the anniversary of our landmark Supreme Court victory for Coach Joe Kennedy! Coach Kennedy’s win at the Supreme Court means we can now be on offense in the fight for fai…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 8:35 PM

BREAKING: Texas Supreme Court to Hear Our Case for Judge Dianne Hensley

First Liberty Institute Justice of the Peace wrongly punished and will have her day in court | June 26, 2023 We just received good news. The Supreme Court of Texas will hear our case involving Judge Dianne Hensley. First Liberty is representing her alongside voluntee…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Tomorrow is First Freedom Day!

First Liberty Institute Celebrate more freedom than we’ve had in 50 years | Dear John, We’re hours away from celebrating our victories at the Supreme Court on this one-year anniversary of Coach Joe Kennedy’s Supreme Court win. Isn’t it amazing that one year ago we made histor…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

College Fires Biology Professor for Teaching Science

First Liberty Institute First Liberty client Dr. Johnson Varkey terminated for teaching biology concepts backed by science, reflecting his religious beliefs | Biology Professor Fired for Teaching…Biology First Liberty is defending Dr. Johnson Varkey. St. Phi…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Biology Professor Fired for Teaching Biology?

First Liberty Institute A new case launch on First Liberty Live! | Did you know you could be fired for doing your job? That’s what Dr. Johnson Varkey found out when he was teaching biology at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas. After 20 years of teaching with no disci…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 4:31 PM

This is why we fight

First Liberty Institute How Mike Berry became a freedom fighter | June 21, 2023 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. Today, I want to tell you about one freedom fighter in partic…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Just one week away from this monumental celebration

First Liberty Institute June 27th means so much for your faith and freedom | Dear John, In just one week—on June 27—we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of our Supreme Court victory for Coach Joe Kennedy! His win has been crucial for the fight for faith and freedom in …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 11:31 AM

3 Major Decisions the Supreme Court Could Issue Very Soon

First Liberty Institute We’re waiting for the outcomes on TWO of our cases, and a third important free speech case with huge implications for religious liberty | 3 Major Decisions the Supreme Court Could Issue Very Soon The U.S. Supreme Court’s current term …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Bringing Faith Back to Schools

First Liberty Institute Learn how local women are bringing faith back to schools on First Liberty Live | Thanks to First Liberty’s Supreme Court victories, Americans have a legal foundation to restore religious freedom in their communities. On today’s episode of First Liberty…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 10:31 PM

We're celebrating a HUGE anniversary!

First Liberty Institute You don’t want to miss this… | Dear John, In just a few weeks—on June 30—First Liberty will wrap up another year on the frontlines of a major spiritual battle. A year that has been an all-out fight for our religious liberty. This fight has been hard fought.…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 11:31 AM

We The People Say "NO!" to Radical Court "Reform"

First Liberty Institute Mason-Dixon Poll: Over 90% of Americans say judicial independence is a crucial safeguard of our civil liberties. | Poll: Americans Strongly Oppose Radical Court “Reform” According to a recent Mason-Dixon poll, Americans overwhelmingly…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 4:56 PM

$85,000 Fix? This Tennessee ministry is being treated unfairly

First Liberty Institute They turned the lights out on religious liberty | First Liberty attorney Ryan Gardner joins us this week on First Liberty Live! to talk about The Father’s House Sober Living – a ministry in Westmoreland, Tennessee that is facing discrimination from the…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Let's Rise to the Challenge

First Liberty Institute Your help is critical to defeat cancel culture |   Dear John, I know it’s hard to believe that just last June we made history together at the Supreme Court with our landmark victories for Coach Joe Kennedy and for School Choice. While winning 2 precedent…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Colorado Silences Faith-Based Pro-Life Speech Outside Abortion Centers

First Liberty Institute First Liberty files federal lawsuit challenging unconstitutional state law and local ordinance | First Liberty Challenges Colorado Law that  Targets Faith-Based Pro-Life Speech State law and local ordinance impose severe, content-base…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Supreme Court Coup is back, Josh Hawley, and Supreme Court Decisions

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in June |   Supreme Court decision month is upon us, and First Liberty is busy at work. As the Court ends its term, we await a decision on our Faithful Carrier case, Groff v Dejoy. While we expect the d…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Remember America's Fallen: Their Sacrifice for Our Freedoms

First Liberty Institute We can live out our faith thanks to those who gave their last full measure | The Freedoms We Enjoy Today Are Owed to Those Who Sacrificed All of Their Tomorrows For many, the last Monday in May is a day of somber remembrance. On Memor…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 4:02 PM

"Incredibly DANGEROUS game to be playing..."

First Liberty Institute The radical left is attempting a brazen power-grab |   Dear John, I wanted to let you know about a grave threat to our country that’s re-emerging at a rapid pace. As an attorney and constitutional scholar for over 30 years, I can tell you this i…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 11:30 AM

First Liberty Attorney Testifies Before Congress

First Liberty Institute We were on Capitol Hill at a hearing discussing attacks on faith-based pregnancy resource centers | First Liberty Attorney Testifies Before  House Judiciary Committee We were on Capitol Hill this week at an important congressional hea…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 4:56 PM

How YOU Can Restore Faith in America

First Liberty Institute On First Liberty Live! we unpack how everyday Americans can help restore our freedoms | With First Liberty’s multiple U.S. Supreme Court victories, we now have a new opportunity unlike any in our lifetime. Together, we can bring public expressions of f…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Freedom To Be Delivered?

First Liberty Institute 🏛 📬 After Faithful Carrier argument, Americans should be optimistic about a ruling favorable to religious liberty | Why There’s Hope for Victory in the Faithful Carrier Case The Supreme Court will soon rule in our case involving posta…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Will Our Children and Grandchildren be Free?

First Liberty Institute Special interview: Our friend Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA shares how to inspire America’s future leaders | Faith, Freedom and the Next Generation:  A Conversation with Charlie Kirk Is there hope for America’s future generation? …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Charlie Kirk: What College Students are Thinking About Faith

First Liberty Institute On First Liberty Live! watch a special conversation with Charlie Kirk | This week, we are sitting down with Turning Point USA founder and President, Charlie Kirk. With his work at Turning Point, he has developed a special insight into today’s college s…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 4:01 PM

A Brand-New Podcast, More Lawsuits in Maine, Charlie Kirk & more

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in May |   As we await a decision from the Supreme Court on our Faithful Carrier case, things continue to heat up at First Liberty. We’ve got several new cases launching soon along with a very exciting …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM

BREAKING: New Jersey Churches Are Being Kept from Renovating Their Property

First Liberty Institute First Liberty files federal lawsuit to stop unconstitutional exclusion of churches in public grant program | April 28, 2023 First Liberty just filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of two New Jersey churches, the Mendham Methodist Church and The Z…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Bible Banned from Utah School Libraries?

First Liberty Institute Davis School District considers removing the Bible after parent complains it is “pornographic.” | Should a Utah School District Ban the Bible? A parent formally suggested removing the Bible from school libraries, claiming it is “porno…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Supreme Court Roundtable

First Liberty Institute On First Liberty Live! watch a special roundtable discussion about our Faithful Carrier case | Last week, we argued at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of faithful carrier Gerald Groff. First Liberty President Kelly Shackelford and Chief Legal Officer …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Supreme Highlights: Gerald Groff's Day at the Nation's Highest Court

First Liberty Institute Will the Court deliver religious freedom to the Faithful Carrier? Full coverage and analysis of this week’s argument | Highlights from Faithful Carrier Gerald Groff’s  Supreme Court Argument First Liberty argued at the nation’s highes…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Supreme Court Uncut: Faithful Carrier Gerald Groff

First Liberty Institute On First Liberty Live! watch the livestream of Gerald Groff’s Supreme Court argument | In just a few hours, we will be fighting at the U.S. Supreme Court for the right of every religious employee to be able to stay true to their faith. Starting at 8:4…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 11:31 AM

We'll be at the Supreme Court on Tuesday

First Liberty Institute April 18: Argument in our Faithful Carrier case | Supreme Court Argument in Faithful Carrier Case  Coming Up on April 18 We’ll be at the nation’s highest court in a few days arguing for Gerald Groff. There’s a lot at stake with this c…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 4:43 PM

FACE Off Against Domestic Terrorism

First Liberty Institute On First Liberty Live! watch Jeremy Dys explain our new lawsuit against pro-abortion group Jane’s Revenge | Heartbeat of Miami is a faith-based pregnancy resource center that supports women and parents. Despite doing impactful work, their building was …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Your job or your faith?

First Liberty Institute Gerald’s case is being fought at the Supreme Court next week |   Dear John, We’re one week away from fighting at the U.S. Supreme Court for the right of every religious employee to be able to stay true to their faith while at work. The stakes co…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 11:31 AM

I Just Spoke to Mike Pompeo...

First Liberty Institute Don’t miss my special conversation with former U.S. Secretary of State | A Special Conversation with Mike Pompeo Former U.S. Secretary of the State Mike Pompeo is a staunch defender of religious liberty. In this Q&A, he and First …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Never Give an Inch: Q&A with Mike Pompeo

First Liberty Institute Watch Kelly Shackelford interview former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo | Mike Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of the State and Director of the CIA, is a committed religious freedom advocate and strong man of faith. While he was in office, he fought for…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Mark your calendar!

First Liberty Institute Our Faithful Carrier will be at the Supreme Court | April 4, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the oral argument for our Faithful Carrier Gerald Groff. Mark your calendars for Tuesday April 18th! This monumental step in Gerald’s case has …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 4:20 PM

We're back at the U.S. Supreme Court for our Faithful Carrier Case

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in April |   April looks to be our biggest month of the year so far as we’re going back to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Gerald Groff our Faithful Carrier. When he was forced to quit his job becau…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Vandalism Against Life-Affirming Religious Organizations Must Stop

First Liberty Institute We’re defending faith-based pregnancy centers attacked for their beliefs | First Liberty and Florida Attorney General File Suit to Protect Faith-Based Pregnancy Resource Centers Hundreds of life-affirming reproductive health facilitie…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty, Florida AG file lawsuits protecting faith-based pregnancy resource centers

First Liberty Institute Jane’s Revenge, vandals attack Heartbeat of Miami | March 30, 2023 First Liberty and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody just filed separate federal lawsuits to protect pregnancy resource centers against vandalism. First Liberty represents …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 8:30 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty Files Suit to Halt Maine Law Discriminating Against Religious Schools

First Liberty Institute Restoring Freedom in America’s Schools | March 28, 2023 First Liberty just filed a motion for preliminary injunction urging the U.S. District Court of Maine to halt a state law that discriminates against religious schools. We’re defending Ban…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Live! at the 9th Circuit for Ron Hittle

First Liberty Institute Watch our live stream of the Faith Under Fire case at the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals | We're going LIVE! and taking you straight to the frontlines of our Faith Under Fire case. Due to a few court changes, we're now starting our stream at 12:15 C…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Fire Chief Ron Hittle Needs Your Prayers and Support

First Liberty Institute Federal appeals court date is set for Monday 3/27, it’s a huge opportunity to protect religious employees across America | Please Pray: Fire Chief Ron Hittle & First Liberty are  Going to Court on Monday 3/27 We’re going to be in …

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  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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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