Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM

The six words that changed everything

First Liberty Institute Why religious freedom is the cornerstone that supports all our other freedoms | November 21, 2023 Dear John, It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and I have a question for you. Do you ever wonder why the Pilgrims are a prominent part of American histor…

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November 17, 2023 at 1:08 PM

My prayer for House Speaker Mike Johnson

First Liberty Institute Speaker Johnson was one of our attorneys. Let’s pray for God to give him strength, wisdom and courage. |     First Liberty Prays for House Speaker Mike Johnson We recently toured the U.S. Capitol and Speaker Johnson—a former First Libe…

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November 16, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Why this 30-year-old law is still impacting religious freedom today

First Liberty Institute We’re celebrating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act | This year, we're celebrating 30 years of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Chuck Schumer and Ted Kennedy sponsored the bill and President Bill Clinton signed it into law. And today a…

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November 14, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Is All Hope Lost?

First Liberty Institute Cancel Culture is attacking Faith, Family and Freedom like never before. |   Dear John, To paraphrase Charles Dickens, these are the worst of times, and the worst of times… You might think that’s a dark way to look at life in the United States. …

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November 10, 2023 at 8:01 PM

BREAKING: Virginia Mom Can Now Pray at School Board Meeting

First Liberty Institute Suffolk School Board changes course, allows parent to express her faith | November 10, 2023 Great news! We’re excited to announce a victory in one of our recent legal matters. Yesterday, a Virginia mom, Ms. Angela Kilgore, was allowed to pra…

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November 10, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Major court date right around the corner

First Liberty Institute Federal appeals court argument coming up Nov. 29 |     Nov. 29 Federal Appeals Court Argument Coming Up We’ll soon be at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to argue for our client, Rachel Spivack. She was wrongfully fired …

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November 9, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Honoring the Brave

First Liberty Institute A special episode with our very own veteran | Saturday November 11th is Veterans Day. In honor of their sacrifices, we at First Liberty wish to thank all veterans and current service members for their service and to encourage all Americans to live live…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM

3 First Liberty Cases Approaching the U.S. Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Decisions expected at any time. These major cases could be on their way to the nation’s highest court. |     3 First Liberty Cases Approaching the U.S. Supreme Court We have several cases sitting one level below the Supreme Court. We a…

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November 2, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Controversy over this college campus revival

First Liberty Institute Coach Freeze is getting the cold shoulder | This week on First Liberty Live! you’ll get to hear from Tonya Prewett, one of the organizers for a college campus revival ministry called Unite Auburn. This night of worship for college students at Auburn Un…

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November 1, 2023 at 4:31 PM

How YOU can live in truth

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in November |   November is here, and it’s time to double down on discrimination. You and I have a crucial calling in this moment of our nation’s history. We simply can’t affirm the lies of cancel cultu…

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October 27, 2023 at 11:31 AM

In these states, religious kids keep getting treated unfairly...

First Liberty Institute Are you a religious family? Watch out! Some states are trying to take away religious education options |   From California to Maine, Some States Really Seem to  Dislike Religious Education Whether it’s on the East Coast or the West Coa…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 4:31 PM

California blocking religious education?

First Liberty Institute Find out what First Liberty is doing about it | This week on First Liberty Live! we’re talking about how we’re defending religious education in California. The state is blocking families from using state homeschool funds because these families choose t…

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October 20, 2023 at 11:31 AM

This is when we need you most

First Liberty Institute 7 big cases we’re fighting right now. Let’s go win them. You can be the difference-maker. |   Busy Season: 7 Big Cases We’re Fighting. Help Us Win Them. First Liberty is in the midst of a busy season defending the religious freedom rig…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Stopping censorship in the Space Force?

First Liberty Institute Jace Yarbrough’s military career is on the line | This week on First Liberty Live! you’ll get to know our client Jace Yarbrough. This patriot’s military career as a reservist in the United States Space Force is on the verge of ruin. He’s being punished…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Faith Is Key to Saving Our Nation

First Liberty Institute YOU are the difference maker |   Dear John, I know I don’t need to tell you, but these are scary times. Today, the United States is anything but united. The very foundations that hold our country together—Faith, Family, Freedom—are under constant attack…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM

California Won't Let These Families Choose a Religious Education

First Liberty Institute We’re taking California to court to stop its UNCONSTITUTIONAL religious discrimination |   California Won’t Let These Families Choose  a Religious Education The Woolard, Gonzales and Dodson families want to use public funds to select a…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 5:44 PM

Full Episode Watch Now: Bible verses censored?

First Liberty Institute AZ school board member canceled for quoting Bible verses | Due to a technical issue, today's episode was not fully uploaded. You can now watch the full episode here. We apologize for the inconvenience.   With school back in full swing, students, teach…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Bible verses censored?

First Liberty Institute AZ school board member canceled for quoting Bible verses | With school back in full swing, students, teachers and parents are hard at work – but so are the enemies of faith. On this week’s Live!, we sit down with our new client, Heather Rooks, who was …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 3:10 PM

BREAKING: What's California's Problem with Religious Education?

First Liberty Institute Federal lawsuit filed: state can’t discriminate against families who choose religious curriculum | October 12, 2023 California appears to have a problem with religious education. The state is blocking families from using state homeschool fund…

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October 6, 2023 at 11:30 AM

This USAF vet was punished for speaking truth.

First Liberty Institute Federal lawsuit alert: Air Force’s arbitrary punishment is illegal & wrong |   Air Force Punishes Veteran for Encouraging  Truth and Integrity Major Jace Yarbrough is a patriot who’s served our country for 10+ years. But the Air Fo…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 4:54 PM

You Can't Freeze the Constitution

First Liberty Institute Auburn’s Football Coach facing heat for baptizing his player | This week on First Liberty Live! we’re talking about how we’re standing with Auburn’s football coach Hugh Freeze. Anti-religion activists are coming hard after Coach Freeze. Why? Because he …

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October 4, 2023 at 4:31 PM

The fight for America's schools

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in October |   Fall is here. And even though it’s finally starting to cool off outside, things have never been hotter at First Liberty than they are now. We have several new critical cases that have big…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 3:38 PM

BREAKING: Air Force Punished This Veteran for Speaking Truth

First Liberty Institute New case: federal lawsuit filed to save career of U.S. Space Force reservist | October 3, 2023 Major Jace Yarbrough is a patriot. He has faithfully served our country in uniform for the past 12 years. Since 2020, he’s been a reservist in the …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 11:59 AM

Freeze the Constitution? Not on our watch.

First Liberty Institute Auburn Coach Hugh Freeze attacked for going to campus worship event |   Dear Anti-Religion Groups, You Can’t Freeze  Football Coaches’ Constitutional Rights Remember our huge Supreme Court victory for Coach Joe Kennedy? Well, our oppon…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 7:36 PM

BREAKING: Bible Verses Censored at Arizona School Board

First Liberty Institute Federal lawsuit just filed: government can’t censor religious speech across the board | September 28, 2023 The Peoria Unified School Board in Arizona won’t allow one of its elected members, Heather Rooks, to quote Bible verses during meetings.…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 10:53 PM

BREAKING: First Liberty defending Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze

First Liberty Institute Auburn Coach Hugh Freeze attacked for going to campus worship event | September 27, 2023 First Liberty is stepping in to defend Auburn Football Coach Hugh Freeze. Anti-religion groups are coming hard after Coach Freeze. Why? Because he went to…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 11:30 AM

This is what could destroy America as we know it...

First Liberty Institute Why is the U.S. Supreme Court under assault? Because opponents despise the Constitution and rule of law | Attacks on the Supreme Court Are Destroying Our Constitutional Order The U.S. Supreme Court is an essential pillar that keeps our…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 1:31 AM

FW: Just a few hours left to multiply your impact

First Liberty Institute $100,000 Challenge Grant is our biggest ever | Dear John, I just wanted to make sure you saw this giving opportunity before it closes at midnight tonight. Best, KellyKelly ShackelfordPresident, CEO & Chief CounselFirst Liberty Institute If yo…

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  First Liberty Institute · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Just a few hours left to multiply your impact

First Liberty Institute $100,000 Challenge Grant is our biggest ever | 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 generously to support o…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 10:17 PM

BREAKING: Federal judge allows Valerie Kloosterman's lawsuit to proceed

First Liberty Institute Fired for standing on her convictions? | September 21, 2023 We Have Breaking News this North Texas Giving Day! Give Before Midnight Tonight to Help Valerie Kloosterman Dear John, We’re rapidly approaching the final hours of today’s special giv…

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September 21, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Why they won't let them meet

First Liberty Institute Black congregation facing backlash from city officials | North Texas Giving Day is in full swing nationwide! Supporters around the country are jumping in through the force multiplying impact of their gifts through our $100,000 Challenge Grant and NTGD’s …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 11:31 AM

TODAY only: your gift is multiplied for more freedom per dollar

First Liberty Institute Take advantage of the $100,000 Challenge Grant | Dear John, Today is North Texas Giving Day! That means your impact for faith and freedom are multiplied all day long. Your timely donation on North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) will help ensure that Fi…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 4:31 PM

More attacks on your freedom are coming...

First Liberty Institute $100,000 Challenge Grant is the BIGGEST we’ve had! | Dear John, Tomorrow is the big day for you to multiply your impact for faith and freedom. And we’re celebrating in a big way to increase your impact even more. We’re counting on YOU to take ad…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Texas City Won't Allow Historic Black Church to Exist

First Liberty Institute Officials say 100-year-old church not allowed in upscale neighborhood | Texas City Won’t Allow Historic Black Church to Exist We sent a letter to the city of Addison, TX this week on behalf of White Rock Chapel. City officials are usin…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 11:01 PM

More attacks on your freedom are coming...

First Liberty Institute $100,000 Challenge Grant multiplies your impact | Dear John, We have never had more religious freedom than we have right now. Most people of faith don’t know that. Because of our wins at the Supreme Court for the Faithful Carrier Gerald Groff, t…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Warning! Tyranny Headed to America, Unless We...

First Liberty Institute We are winning big, but this is just the beginning and the battle is far from over | Americans Must Be Vigilant. The Fight for Religious Freedom Isn’t Over. Senior Counsel Jeremy Dys appeared on CBN News, where he gave a candid respons…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 4:34 PM

We Just Witnessed History...

First Liberty Institute Early giving has already started for North Texas Giving Day | Dear John, It’s not every day we get to witness history being made. But that’s exactly what happened on September 1st. Just stop and consider what you and I saw on Friday night. Joe K…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 2, 2023 at 2:01 PM

First Freedom Challenge, a special $100,000 Challenge Grant and more

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in September |   September has started out with a bang! Last night, Coach Kennedy made his triumphant return to the football field in Bremerton for the first time since being fired for saying a personal…

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September 1, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Coach Kennedy's First Game is Only a Few Hours Away

First Liberty Institute 🏈 🙏 LINK INSIDE! Watch the livestream of tonight’s game | September 1, 2023 Today’s the day! Joe Kennedy is finally returning to Bremerton High School to coach his first game since winning at the U.S. Supreme Court. What’s more, a sell-out cro…

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September 1, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Coach Kennedy is back on the field tonight

First Liberty Institute Will you join in the post-game prayer? | We are coming to you live today from the town of Bremerton in Washington State. We’ll sit down with Coach Joe Kennedy before he heads over to Bremerton High School for tonight’s historic game and get his thought…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Today's the Day: Will You Take a Knee and Pray?

First Liberty Institute 🙏 🙏 🙏 National Night of Prayer: Take the First Freedom Challenge wherever you are | Today’s the Day: It’s Time to Kneel and Pray Coach Joe Kennedy returns for his first game today, Friday, Sept. 1. It’s our prayer that YOU will join hi…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Are you ready for this revival of freedom?

First Liberty Institute Take a knee in prayer Sept 1 | Dear John, The First Freedom Challenge is less than a week away. And if you haven’t already committed to help make next Friday a national night of prayer, I am asking you to commit to taking the challenge right now. As yo…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Prayer on the Gridiron: As American as Apple Pie

First Liberty Institute Get ready to take a knee and pray! First Freedom Challenge is only one week away | Faith, Football and Prayer: As American as Apple Pie Prayer on the gridiron is a cherished tradition practiced by athletes, coaches and fans. As Coach K…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 4:55 PM

How YOU Can Take the First Freedom Challenge

First Liberty Institute Have all your pressing questions answered about the First Freedom Challenge on First Liberty Live! | Coach Joe Kennedy is returning to the field to take a knee in prayer on Sept. 1. On this historic night, we’re asking coaches, players, parents and fan…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM

We're less than two weeks away...

First Liberty Institute Pray with Coach Kennedy on Sept. 1! | Dear John, In less than two weeks, people of faith across the country are committing to exercise their right to prayer. And I know you’re excited to be a part of it! Nearly 10 years ago, high school football coach …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Will You Join Coach Kennedy on the Field?

First Liberty Institute On Sept. 1, take the First Freedom Challenge: What’s Your Post-Game Prayer? | Join Coach Kennedy for National Night of Prayer Coach Kennedy’s first game back at Bremerton High School is only two weeks away. We’re inviting everyone to t…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Prayer Police Comes Knocking at Rabbi's Door

First Liberty Institute Beverly Hills, CA doesn’t want Rabbi to host religious gatherings in his home | California City Harasses Rabbi for Hosting Religious Gatherings in His Home We sent a letter to the City of Beverly Hills on behalf of our client Rabbi Lev…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 7, 2023 at 7:25 PM

BREAKING: Alabama Library Reschedules Kirk Cameron's Christian Story Hour

First Liberty Institute Important win for our clients and for all Americans | August 7, 2023 We have good news to share! Our clients, Kirk Cameron and Brave Books were able to host a Christian book reading at the Hunstville-Madison Public Library in Alabama. The stor…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 4, 2023 at 11:31 AM

What's Your Post-Game Prayer?

First Liberty Institute First Freedom Challenge: Take a Knee with Coach Kennedy | First Freedom Challenge: What’s Your Post-Game Prayer? On Sept. 1, Coach Joe Kennedy returns for his first game back at Bremerton High School. We’re asking Americans nationwide …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Take a Knee with Coach Kennedy

First Liberty Institute Hear the latest updates from Coach Joe Kennedy on First Liberty Live! | Today on First Liberty Live!, you’ll hear from our Supreme Court winner and First Liberty client, Coach Joe Kennedy on what his experience has been since returning to his job at Br…

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