Gabe Olivier was on a public sidewalk hoping to reach people with Gospel. Instead, he was arrested, handcuffed and loaded into a police cruiser for violating a Brandon, Mississippi ordinance. That ordinance requires him to stay in a small, distant “protest area” — a hundred yards from the people he was hoping to reach. He went to court to challenge the ordinance, but a judge refused to even hear the case.
That’s the question the U.S. Supreme Court will consider. Tune in to listen to the full oral argument – UNCUT.
Gabe Olivier was arrested, handcuffed, and loaded into the police cruiser for violating a Brandon, Mississippi city ordinance.
The ordinance requires demonstrations near the city’s amphitheater to take place in a designated “protest area.” Only Gabe wasn’t protesting. Gabe was attempting to share his faith with other visitors to the public park.
Watch what happened next and learn why we’re now fighting for Gabe at the Supreme Court.
Service members are entitled to the same First Amendment protections that you and I are.
At First Liberty, we consider it our greatest honor to fight for our service members when their freedoms are threatened or denied. For Veterans Day, we’re airing a special episode of First Liberty Live.
Watch FLI attorney Erin Smith explain the issues that service members are facing today and discuss our latest military cases.
In 1776, America declared independence—but more importantly, we declared something greater: Our rights come from God, not government.
That idea changed the world. And it’s what we’re honoring in this once-in-a-generation campaign: 250 Years of Faith and Freedom.
This historic initiative from First Liberty Institute will celebrate America’s First Freedom—Religious Liberty—from now until July 4, 2026. And you’re part of it.
Watch First Liberty’s Kelly Shackelford discuss the importance of America’s 250th, the role religious liberty plays in keeping us free and why First Liberty is focused on securing our First Freedom for generations to come.
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Gabe Olivier has had the courthouse doors slammed in this face – twice.
Watch Gabe Olivier share his story and then stay tuned as First Liberty attorney Nate Kellum discusses the upcoming oral argument at the Supreme Court.
A few years ago, flight attendants Lacey and Marli were investigated, questioned and fired by Alaska Airlines for asking faith-based questions on an employee-only website about the company’s support of the Equality Act.
That’s why we have asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to fix this issue for our flight attendants
Specifically, we asked the court to honor Lacey and Marli’s right to have their day in court and have the merits of their case argued before a jury of their peers.
Watch a short preview of today’s proceedings with First Liberty’s David Hacker and then we’ll send you into the 9th Circuit courtroom for all of the action.
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Because of God’s favor and faithful supporters like you, First Liberty has had great success fighting and winning cases at every level of the judicial system.
That’s why we must do everything we can to be make sure that we not only have the resources needed to fight and win today, but also have the financial foundation to stand up for our freedom tomorrow. One way you can do that is through legacy giving.
Watch this special message from Dave Holmes, First Liberty’s Chief Financial Officer, on how your legacy gift will help ensure that First Liberty remains first in the fight for religious freedom today and tomorrow.
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There’s nothing free about a free speech zone. Gabriel Olivier found that out the hard way.
Gabriel, a strong believer in sharing his faith with others, routinely stood on a public sidewalk hoping to have peaceful conversations with others. But his city adopted an unconstitutional ordinance that prohibits religious speech on that public sidewalk.
Watch First Liberty volunteer attorney Allyson Ho, who will be arguing this case before the justices, discuss the Heck decision, why the justices took this case and what she does to prepare for oral argument at the Supreme Court.
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Watch Aaron Renn, author of “Life in a Negative World,” discuss the world we live in and how the young men of Gen Z are driving a resurgence of faith throughout our nation.
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Jonathan Turley, one of the most respected constitutional scholars in the country, discusses the importance of our First Amendment rights and why it’s critically important to the future of our nation to make sure they are protected for future generations.
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This week, the Bladensburg Peace Cross celebrated its 100th Anniversary.
We were there to pay our respects to the fallen 49 World War I service members, their mothers, The American Legion and all of those who fought to keep it standing.
Watch highlights from the ceremony and a special interview with First Liberty’s Roger Byron on the importance of this Cross.
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First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD) revealed the results of its fourth annual Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index, the only comprehensive comparison of how all 50 states protect religious liberty through law.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2025 RLS at a press conference at New College in Sarasota, Florida. He was joined by Kelly Shackelford and Dr. Mark David Hall, director of the Religious Liberty in the States project.
Watch Governor DeSantis make today’s announcement and learn how states like Florida are using the RLS index to improve religious freedom protections for their residents.
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