Hear from our President, CEO & Chief Counsel Kelly Shackelford on the importance of people of faith getting out to vote. Plus, you’ll learn about the rights of churches and pastors during the election season.
A new month…a new case.
Right now, city officials in San Luis AZ are abusing zoning codes to prevent the Gethsemani Baptist Church from feeding the hungry and caring for the most vulnerable.
First Liberty won’t tolerate this type of religious discrimination.
Learn more about this fight and our other exciting cases with this April update from our President and CEO Kelly Shackelford.
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Protecting religious liberty in schools for students and their families, teachers, and even board members continues to be a critical battleground for our nation.
Learn more about our exciting cases involving education with this March update from our President and CEO Kelly Shackelford.
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Imagine a pastor being criminally charged for opening his church doors to those in need.
As outrageous as that might sound, it’s exactly what’s happening to Pastor Chris Avell from Ohio.
We’re standing up for Pastor Chris and suing the city so he can continue to minister to the most vulnerable in his community.
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2024 is underway and thanks to your support we’re back to fighting for what matters most.
Right now, we are paying close attention to several of our critical fights that could shape the future of religious liberty for every American.
Learn more about these cases with this January update from our President and CEO Kelly Shackelford.
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As we close out December, we begin to look ahead to the upcoming year. The challenges that lay ahead are daunting, and the stakes have never been higher.
In 2024, we’ll be facing off against multibillion dollar corporations, an out-of-control government, and anti-faith groups that will stop at nothing to silence your faith.
But we know to fear not. God has been preparing us for such a time as this.
This week on First Liberty Live! Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and Chief Counsel, discusses the upcoming year. He’ll unpack all the opportunities and challenges it will provide and why we should have more hope for the future of religious freedom than ever before.
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It’s getting close to Christmas and that means that First Liberty is celebrating the best way we know how – by recapping our greatest holiday victories!
Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and Chief Counsel, joins today’s show to discuss some of our biggest cases from years past that directly involve Christmas and the holidays. You’ll hear about a student banned from handing out candy canes, kids prevented from singing Christmas carols and more.
Plus, you’ll hear about how you can live out your faith this holiday season. Don’t miss this special episode.
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At First Liberty, we had much to celebrate during Independence Day this year. If you missed it, last week we won not one U.S. Supreme Court Victory, but TWO. Right now, Americans can celebrate more religious freedom than ever before.
There’s plenty more we’re working on, including waiting on several major decisions from federal courts. Watch this short message from First Liberty President Kelly Shackelford to learn more.
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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 decision to come down at the end of the month, it could be any day.
There’s plenty more going on across the Institute, so watch this short message from First Liberty President, Kelly Shackelford.
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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 announcement.
We’re pleased to announce The Case for Liberty, a BRAND-NEW podcast. Separate from First Liberty Live!, The Case for Liberty is a biweekly program offering a deep dive into the most important religious freedom cases of our day with some of the nation’s top religious freedom attorneys.
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Last week, we argued at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Gerald Groff – our Faithful Carrier. Kelly Shackelford, President CEO and Chief Counsel, and Jeff Mateer, Chief Legal Officer, were in the courtroom when it happened.
Today, they join First Liberty Live! to give exclusive insights on what it’s like inside the courtroom, along with a discussion of the arguments presented in the case.
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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 because his religious beliefs weren’t honored by the USPS, First Liberty stepped in to fight for him – and now we’re doing it at our nation’s highest court.
On April 18th at 8:45am CST, we’ll be outside the courtroom to stream the full oral argument. Plus, you’ll hear President, CEO and Chief Counsel, Kelly Shackelford, explain what you’re about to hear inside the courtroom.
We have plenty of other cases and updates across the Institute this month; watch this short message from Kelly Shackelford as he breaks down this month’s action.
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