Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM

We just won 4 cases...in one week!

First Liberty Institute Season’s blessings: Holidays begin with legal victories in New York, Texas & California | New York Jewish Communities Celebrate,  30 Years of Discrimination Come to an End With Hanukkah underway, we’re happy to announce a win in a …

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December 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Life After Bremerton

First Liberty Institute Coach Joe Kennedy joins us today on Live! | It’s Pearl Harbor Day, and while we aren’t discussing the military on today’s episode, please take a moment to reflect on the many sacrifices made by our service members and give thanks for their efforts to k…

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December 4, 2023 at 11:23 PM

BREAKING: Let There Be Light! Houston Synagogue Gets Electricity Restored

First Liberty Institute City officials agree to restore power to Jewish congregation ahead of Hanukkah | December 4, 2023 Great news! We just secured a win for our client Heimish of Houston, a small Orthodox Jewish synagogue. We’re happy to announce that Houston cit…

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December 3, 2023 at 11:31 PM

From the Dinner Table to the Counsel Table

First Liberty Institute Learn why Jeremy Dys fights for religious freedom | December 3, 2023 Dear John, We’re all familiar with Proverbs 22:6. Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. We’ve heard this verse as children. W…

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December 2, 2023 at 2:01 PM

With Advent Comes Hope

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in December |   Christmas lights are popping up everywhere and Christmas songs are filling the stores. That can mean only one thing, December is here. And it’s the start of the Advent season. Advent is …

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December 1, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Jewish congregation left to worship in the dark

First Liberty Institute Houston officials won’t restore power to synagogue days before Hanukkah, Festival of Lights |     Houston Cuts Power and Leaves Jewish Congregation  in the Dark We filed for a temporary restraining order against Houston officials. Appr…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Thank You

First Liberty Institute You make the difference in the fight for faith |   Dear John, Yesterday, Giving Tuesday, was a tremendous day here at First Liberty. You are truly a difference-maker in the fight for religious freedom. We couldn’t firmly stand for faith without…

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November 29, 2023 at 2:30 AM

FW: Be The Difference

First Liberty Institute Just a few hours left: $50,000 Challenge Grant ends at Midnight |   Dear John, Giving Tuesday has just a few hours left. And if you’ve already given today, THANK YOU! If you haven’t, please take just a few moments to learn how your gift can make a huge …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 11:32 PM

Be The Difference

First Liberty Institute $50,000 Challenge Grant maximizes your Giving Tuesday gift |   Dear John, It’s been an incredible Giving Tuesday here at First Liberty. I just want to say thank you. Faithful friends like you have answered the call to join us in our efforts to …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Censoring Faith Must Stop

First Liberty Institute $50,000 Challenge Grant maximizes your Giving Tuesday gift |   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 im…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 5:04 PM

No Faith for Homeschoolers

First Liberty Institute $50,000 Challenge Grant maximizes your Giving Tuesday gift |   Dear John, Giving Tuesday is well underway. People of faith like you are taking a stand for religious freedom all over the country. They are using our $50,000 Challenge Grant to mul…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 12:31 PM

First Responders are under attack

First Liberty Institute $50,000 Challenge Grant maximizes your Giving Tuesday gift |   Dear John, Giving Tuesday is here, and there is no better cause to support than the God-given right of you and your family to continue to freely live out your faith. That’s why a ge…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Religious accommodation denied

First Liberty Institute $50,000 Challenge Grant maximizes your Giving Tuesday gift |   Dear John, Thank you for your continued prayers and support. All year long, you have been the true difference-maker in securing the future of religious freedom. Tomorrow, November 2…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 26, 2023 at 11:01 PM

From Atheist to First Liberty Attorney

First Liberty Institute Learn why Tabitha Harrington fights for religious freedom | November 26, 2023 Dear John, At First Liberty, every member of our staff has a unique story as to how they got here. But all of their stories have one thing in common. They all felt God’…

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 24, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Thankful for what God has done, and what He will do next

First Liberty Institute Feeling grateful! A tremendously blessed year, thanks to YOU. |     Thankful for What God Has Done,  and for the New Doors He’s Opening What a tremendously blessed year! This Thanksgiving, I am immensely grateful for what God is doing …

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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

November 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM

One Cause, Many Fights

First Liberty Institute A Special Thanksgiving Message from our Practice Group Lead Attorneys | On this episode of First Liberty Live!, we’re introducing you to our Practice Group Leaders Stephanie Taub, Mike Berry, Justin Butterfield, Lea Patterson and Jeremy Dys. First Libe…

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  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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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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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  Kelly Shackelford · [email protected]

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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