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July 26, 2024 at 12:01 AM

BREAKING: President Biden wants to upend the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute The Supreme Court Coup is underway...Again | July 25, 2024 Dear John, Last night, President Biden talked about everything he wanted to accomplish during his last 6 months in office. And “court reform” was at the top of his ill-fated list. In …

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July 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM

BREAKING: WIN for our Navy SEALs

First Liberty Institute This SEAL shares his story in the fight for faith | July 24, 2024 Dear John, First Liberty and America’s elite fighting force, the Navy SEALs, have won their fight against religious discrimination. First Liberty represented 35 U.S. Navy SEALs, ot…

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July 23, 2024 at 9:06 PM

BREAKING: Federal Court Rules Against Dad's Place Church

First Liberty Institute Alarming ruling may allow city to continue harassing church and pastor | July 23, 2024 A federal district court judge ruled against our client, Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place Church in Bryan, Ohio. The judge issued a bad decision on Friday den…

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July 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Leading the Way: Faith in the Digital Age

First Liberty Institute Allie Beth Stuckey on values and views | Dear John, As people of faith, today’s world is becoming increasingly more difficult to navigate. And this is especially true in our digital age. In this cancel-culture era, there is a delicate balance b…

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July 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM

How Well Does Your State Protect Religious Liberty?

First Liberty Institute 2024 Report: Best—and worst—states for religious freedom in America | How Well Does Your State Protect Religious Liberty? Today, First Liberty’s Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy is announcing the results of its 2024 Religious…

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July 17, 2024 at 5:48 PM

BREAKING: Biden Plans to Propose Radical Changes to the Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Latest plan is a brazen power grab and a threat to our Republic | July 17, 2024 Last night, reports emerged that President Joe Biden is planning to propose sweeping changes to the Supreme Court. This includes term limits for the longest-serving j…

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July 12, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Big Win in Our Parental Rights Case in Alaska

First Liberty Institute State Supreme Court rules in favor of homeschool allotment program | Big Win in Our Parental Rights Case in Alaska Alongside one of our long-time volunteer attorneys and the state Attorney General’s office, First Liberty recently secur…

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July 11, 2024 at 8:45 PM

HUGE update on our Navy SEALs case

First Liberty Institute By the end of this month, their lawsuit might be settled | America’s elite fighting force is still battling against religious discrimination. First Liberty represents dozens of U.S. Navy SEALs who were threatened with punishment, involuntary se…

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July 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Court Packing Resurfaces, Far Left Seeks to Destroy Supreme Court & Judicial System

First Liberty Institute Pack the court?! Impeach justices? Radical Left unleashes rage after recent court rulings | Calls to Pack the Supreme Court Resurface,  AOC Vows to Impeach Justices When rulings don’t go in its favor, the far Left’s response is to dest…

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July 4, 2024 at 1:02 PM

VIDEO PREMIERE: Founded on Freedom

First Liberty Institute Celebrating our freedom this July 4th | July 4, 2024   Dear John, If you have kids, grandkids or love to celebrate our country, we have exciting news for you. And July 4th is the perfect time to announce it. We’re introducing First Liberty’s se…

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July 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM

American history makes a comeback

First Liberty Institute NEW legal test that impacts your freedom When we won our Supreme Court victory for Coach Joe Kennedy, something incredible happened. Most people know that Coach Kennedy won the right to pray on the 50-yard line after high school football games. But…

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July 2, 2024 at 1:32 PM

First Look: Do you know how important your vote is?

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in July |   July is heating up and so are the cases we’re fighting for right now. America’s churches and faith leaders are under attack like never before. Pastor Chris Avell, Pastor Howard Kaloogian, an…

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July 1, 2024 at 1:01 AM

FWD : Be a Catalyst for Freedom

First Liberty Institute $500,000 Challenge Grant ends at midnight. Last Chance to multiply your impact. John, did you see this? If you haven’t, please take just a few moments to read the email below to learn how your gift can make a huge impact. There are only a few hours lef…

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June 30, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Be A Catalyst for Freedom

First Liberty Institute $500,000 Challenge Grant ends at midnight. Last Chance to multiply your impact. |   Dear John, 2024 has been an incredible year here at First Liberty. I just want to say thank you. So many faithful friends like you stepped up to the plate to joi…

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June 30, 2024 at 7:31 PM

The danger lurking ahead for America

First Liberty Institute $500,000 Challenge Grant ends TONIGHT |   Dear John, We both know a storm is brewing in Washington, D.C. This year’s presidential election will have a major impact in our communities...our states…and especially our country. I truly believe that …

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June 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Faith leaders in America are in trouble

First Liberty Institute 24 Hours to take advantage: $500,000 Challenge Grant |   Dear John, I’m seeing an alarming resurgence in attacks against houses of worship, pastors and rabbis and it’s impacting their ability to serve their communities. Local bureaucrats are usi…

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June 28, 2024 at 9:21 PM

BREAKING: Win for Judge Dianne Hensley

First Liberty Institute Texas Supreme Court sides with judge facing religious discrimination | June 28, 2024 Today we had a great victory for our client Judge Dianne Hensley! The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Judge Dianne Hensley, who received a reprimand from t…

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June 28, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Settlement reached: Criminals will pay for attacking and defacing religious pro-life ministry.

First Liberty Institute A win for Florida’s faith-based pro-life community. Jane’s Revenge vandals will pay for their crimes. | Jane’s Revenge Vandals Will Be Held Accountable Good news for our clients at Heartbeat of Miami, a ministry that provides life-affi…

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June 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Hate has no place here

First Liberty Institute $500,000 Challenge Grant multiplies your impact through Sunday |   Dear John, Earlier this week, we celebrated the hope for the future of religious freedom. Because you and I fought and won four precedent-setting victories at the Supreme Court, …

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June 25, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Rounding up First Freedom Day

First Liberty Institute $500,000 Challenge Grant multiplies your impact |   Dear John, We’ve enjoyed celebrating First Freedom Day with you all day. It means so much that you have been with us through these critical Supreme Court victories that are restoring faith in A…

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June 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Let's celebrate together

First Liberty Institute $500,000 Challenge Grant multiplies your impact |   Dear John, We’re so excited to be celebrating all our Supreme Court wins together and the future of faith in America today on our 2nd Annual First Freedom Day! We are thrilled to celebrate thes…

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June 25, 2024 at 11:31 AM

First Freedom Day is here!

First Liberty Institute Only 5 more days of our $500,000 Challenge Grant |   Dear John, Today is First Freedom Day, the celebration of all our Supreme Court wins and the future of faith in America! Together, we've had an incredible start – achieving precedent-setting v…

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June 24, 2024 at 10:28 PM

TOMORROW is First Freedom Day!

First Liberty Institute Only 5 more days of our $500,000 Challenge Grant | Dear John, We’re only a few hours away from seeing just how much hope we have for a faith-filled future. Our 2nd Annual First Freedom Day is tomorrow! And we have so many reasons to celebrate the direc…

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June 23, 2024 at 11:01 PM

I've never shared my story like this

First Liberty Institute How I became an advocate for your First Freedom | June 23, 2024 Dear John, I want to share with you something personal today. I realize that I’ve never told the backstory of my journey to being on the front lines of the fight for faith and fr…

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June 21, 2024 at 7:02 PM

BREAKING: Louisiana now requires 10 Commandments in schools

First Liberty Institute Gov. Landry signed the bill yesterday | June 21, 2024 This week, Louisiana became the first state requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public schools and colleges. Governor Jeff Landry signed House Bill 71 into law, which states …

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June 21, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Pastor dragged back to court (again) for keeping church open 24/7

First Liberty Institute Harassment continues: will city officials not stop until Pastor Chris of Dad’s Place Church is in jail? | Pastor Chris of Dad’s Place Church Back in Court City officials in Bryan, Ohio simply will not stop harassing Dad’s Place Church.…

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June 19, 2024 at 10:33 PM

BREAKING: Christmas display allowed again

First Liberty Institute Christmas came early this year for the Morrises | June 19, 2024 Another victory! Our clients, Jeremy and Kristy Morris, just won for religious freedom at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Jeremy and Kristy hosted an annual Christmas display at th…

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June 19, 2024 at 1:01 PM

This is the future of faith and freedom

First Liberty Institute June 25th is First Freedom Day |   Dear John, I love summers at First Liberty. They fill me with hope. Hope because our internship and fellowship programs are in full swing, and our office is full of some of the best young minds in the country. …

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June 16, 2024 at 11:01 PM

The heart behind what we do

First Liberty Institute A true servant leader defending your liberty | June 16, 2024 Dear John, The enemies of faith have been attacking patriots like never before. So many Americans have been impacted by the stripping away of our constitutional freedoms in 2024. An…

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June 14, 2024 at 11:31 AM

WATCH THE TRAILER: 'Average Joe' Movie About Coach Joe Kennedy

First Liberty Institute There’s a movie coming out Oct. 10 about former First Liberty client Coach Joe Kennedy. | Official Teaser Trailer:  ‘Average Joe’ Movie About Coach Joe Kennedy There’s a movie coming out this fall about former First Liberty client Coac…

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June 13, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Why is the Left Attacking Us?

First Liberty Institute We won’t back down in the fight for religious liberty for all Americans… | June 13, 2024 Dear John, The enemies of faith are taking notice: people of faith are standing up for their beliefs and winning back their constitutional freedoms. And …

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June 11, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Because of God's Favor...

First Liberty Institute Don’t miss the 2nd Annual First Freedom Day! |   Dear John, In just a few weeks—on June 30—First Liberty will wrap up another year on the frontlines of the battle defending your First Amendment right to freely exercise your faith. This year has …

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June 7, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Trump's Guilty Verdict is a Threat to the Rule of Law

First Liberty Institute Kelly Shackelford explains: Trump verdict could set a dangerous precedent & eventually harm religious liberty | What Trump’s Guilty Verdict Means for the Rule of Law President, CEO & Chief Counsel Kelly Shackelford explains how…

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June 6, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Where is the future of faith and freedom headed?

First Liberty Institute A NEW initiative that spreads hope for tomorrow | June 6, 2024 Dear John, Right now, there’s a war waging over our culture. And many of us feel like we can’t make a difference in this fight. But that is the furthest thing from the truth. A gr…

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June 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM

The Resolve to Stand

First Liberty Institute New $400,000 Challenge Grant maximizes the impact of your gift |   Dear John, People of faith are the backbone of this country. We believe that our inalienable rights come from God, that our Constitution was put in place to secure the blessings …

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June 1, 2024 at 1:31 PM

First Look: An intense battle for your freedom is brewing

First Liberty Institute What’s happening at First Liberty Institute in June |   We are coming off of one of the busiest weeks in First Liberty’s history and entering an intense month of battles for your religious freedom. God has really blessed us with a huge opportunit…

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May 31, 2024 at 11:31 AM

California City Says Chaplains Can't Pray in Jesus' Name

First Liberty Institute City says police & fire chaplains’ prayers were a form of “harassment.” | California City Orders Police & Fire Chaplains to  Stop Praying ‘In Jesus’ Name’ Carlsbad’s city manager told two government chaplains they could pray us…

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May 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We just had our BUSIEST week fighting for religious liberty

First Liberty Institute Our unexpected & abundant week at First Liberty | Dear John, In my 35 years in the fight for faith and freedom, I can honestly say that First Liberty has never had a week busier than last week! We had some major wins come through by God’s grace, as …

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May 25, 2024 at 1:35 PM

BREAKING: Win for banned bus ads in D.C.

First Liberty Institute A step towards protecting religious liberty | May 25, 2024 We’re celebrating a victory in our nation’s capital! Judge Howell of the U.S. District Court for D.C. ordered the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to accept and run …

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May 24, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Victory: Catholic Group Will Be Able to Hold Memorial Day Mass at Cemetery

First Liberty Institute Great news for the Knights of Columbus. National Park Service says they can hold annual religious service at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. | Victory: Catholic Group Will Be Allowed to  Hold Memorial Day Mass at Cemetery Great news fo…

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May 23, 2024 at 8:01 PM

BREAKING: Federal judge rules against religious flight attendants

First Liberty Institute Court issues alarming opinion giving employers power to punish religious workers | May 23, 2024 We just had a disturbing loss in our case involving Lacey Smith hand Marli Brown, the two flight attendants that were fired for their religious belief…

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May 22, 2024 at 4:01 PM

BREAKING: Park officials block Memorial Day mass

First Liberty Institute No religious services in this cemetery? | May 22, 2024 Government officials in Petersburg, Virginia are preventing a special Memorial Day mass from being held in Poplar Grove National Cemetery. This service has been held annually by the Knights o…

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May 21, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day

First Liberty Institute Honoring the brave that gave the ultimate sacrifice | With Memorial Day less than a week away, we wanted to take a few minutes to honor those who have bravely defended our country. This weekend is a time to remember and pray for those who have made…

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May 17, 2024 at 11:15 PM

BREAKING: Update on Israel Summit in Nashville

First Liberty Institute Conference to be hosted by Dave Ramsey | May 17, 2024 The first Israel Summit, organized and sponsored by the ministry HaYovel, is back on. This pro-Israel gathering is now set to be hosted by radio personality Dave Ramsey at Ramsey Event Cen…

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May 17, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Radical Left Spending $10 Million to Reform Supreme Court

First Liberty Institute Their goal? To push a radical agenda and make a brazen power grab. | Radical Left Spending $10 Million to End Filibuster &  Rebuild Supreme Court A coalition of groups says it will spend millions to convince Americans that the Sena…

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May 14, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Nashville hotel misrepresents terrorist threats

First Liberty Institute City's Police Chief sets the record straight | May 14, 2024 Dear John, I want to provide you with a quick update on the action we took yesterday against the Sonesta Nashville Airport hotel on behalf of the HaYovel ministry. The hotel illegall…

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May 13, 2024 at 9:48 PM

BREAKING: Pro-Israel Summit CANCELED by terrorist threats

First Liberty Institute Hotel breaches contract to host event | May 13, 2024 The Sonesta Nashville Airport hotel is illegally canceling the first Israel Summit, a conference of pro-Israel supporters who are fighting for Israel’s national sovereignty. The conference incl…

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May 10, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Congregant died alone after a seizure. City officials said he couldn't stay at Dad's Place Church.

First Liberty Institute City Mayor’s appalling harassment of church and pastor is costing lives | Congregant Dies After Seizure.  City Wouldn't Let Him Stay at Dad’s Place Church. In Bryan, Ohio, the city’s ongoing crusade to shut down Pastor Chris Avell and …

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May 9, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Al Mohler: faith, freedom and the 2024 election

First Liberty Institute Why civic engagement is crucial for our nation |   This election season is critical for our nation. And it’s up to us to seize this opportunity to make an impact for faith and freedom. Our children and grandchildren need to know that we fought…

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May 8, 2024 at 9:30 PM

BREAKING: Seattle School Approves 5th Grader's Prayer Club

First Liberty Institute Encouraging victory for our client Laura, who will be able to pray with classmates and friends | May 8, 2024 Great news! We just secured a win for our client Laura, a 5th grade student at Creekside Elementary School, near Seattle. The Issaqua…

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