A fifth-grade teacher at La Costa Heights Elementary School in California read aloud the book, My Shadow is Pink, which urges children to question their own gender identity. When the parents requested notice and opt-outs from similar teaching in the future, the school district denied their requests. First Liberty is fighting back to protect the students' right to religious freedom.
We’re coming to you live today from Colorado with an important case update. The Rock Church in Castle Rock, Colorado recently got great news after filing a federal lawsuit against hostile city officials. A federal judge will allow the church, in the midst of their lawsuit, to continue its RV ministry that gives people in need temporary shelter. This is a crucial first victory in their case. But the legal battle in Castle Rock isn’t over. City officials are criminalizing compassion and trying to stop the church from giving the homeless a place to stay in a pinch, claiming the ministry violates zoning ordinances. Watch Pastor Mike Polhemus as he explains why The Rock Church is feeling called to serve the suddenly homeless and how they continue to work to fulfill their mission.
What are people of faith called to do this election season? And how are churches and pastors allowed to act in the political sphere? To answer your questions and offer a free resource for all churches and pastors, First Liberty attorney Jeremy Dys dives into this crucial topic. You won’t want to miss it! Download our FREE election resources here >>
The state of Maine provides funds for school tuition to all Maine families who live in rural areas and do not have access to a public school for their children. It gives these families school choice. But Maine legislators have made it impossible for families to use the funds for a religious education. To learn more about our recent appeal to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, watch this interview with Senior Counsel David Hacker. He dives into the case details and why this defense of the Carson v. Makin precedent is so critical.
Coach Joe Kennedy’s film, Average Joe, premieres in theaters beginning October 10th. It focuses on his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each football game. When he was fired for living out his faith, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight. You can show your support for Coach Joe and religious freedom by going to the movies on opening weekend. Buy Tickets Now >>
Less than a month ago, President Biden introduced us to his plan to reform the Supreme Court. He wants us to believe that his “common sense” approach is needed to fix the Court. That’s why First Liberty recently commissioned a poll. We wanted you to see exactly what the average voting American thinks about the Biden court “reform” scheme. In this episode, First Liberty attorney Hiram Sasser explains the poll results and how they will impact the future of the Supreme Court. Join over 500,000 patriots and say NO to the Supreme Court Coup >>
On August 1, Majority Leader Schumer & 23 Senators introduced the deceptively named “No Kings Act.” The name may be clever and sound innocent enough, but that is far from the truth. This legislation would not only delegitimize the highest court in the nation, it would completely undermine the Constitution. To help you understand what this legislation will mean for the future of our country, watch this crucial message from First Liberty President and CEO Kelly Shackelford. Say NO tot the Supreme Court Coup >>
Today’s episode of First Liberty Live! features great insight and stories from one of our top lawyers as well as a highly respected legal professor. Listen to volunteer attorney Allyson Ho and professor Josh Blackman give expert analysis on the most pressing issues regarding our First Freedom now.
President Biden unveiled his plan for sweeping and radical changes to the Supreme Court. Don’t be fooled. President Biden’s court “reform” scheme is nothing more than a desperate attack to end the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. To discern the specifics of Biden’s attempted Supreme Court Coup, First Liberty Live! is bringing you expert analysis of this dangerous plan from our Chief Legal Officer Jeff Mateer. Say NO to the Supreme Court Coup >>
This week on First Liberty Live! we’re joined by Professor John Yoo, the Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley. As one of our nation’s foremost experts on the Constitution and the separation of powers, he explains how this important document would have been interpreted at our founding and why an independent judiciary is so important. Learn more about the Supreme Court Coup >>
As people of faith, today’s world is becoming increasingly more difficult to navigate. And this is especially true in our digital age. One person of faith who boldly shares her perspective despite the noise online is Allie Beth Stuckey. As a wife, mom and host of the podcast Relatable, she understands the importance of viewing current issues through a Biblical worldview. Listen to her share about leading the way in faith in the digital age on this episode.
America’s elite fighting force is still battling against religious discrimination. As we approach their hearing on the settlement of their lawsuit on July 24th, today’s First Liberty Live! episode with attorney Danielle Runyan will give you a case update.
After 50 years of using the bad legal precedent, America is in a new era of freedom. Because of Coach Kennedy's win, courts must decide religious liberty cases through the lens of a “history and tradition” test. For a better understanding of the history and tradition test, Tim Barton, president of Wallbuilders and an expert in American history, breaks down how our nation’s past will determine how religious expression plays out in the public square today.
This week, Louisiana became the first state requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public schools and colleges. To break down the legal arguments behind this new law, First Liberty Live! talks to attorney Matt Krause—an independent legal and policy advisor to First Liberty. Matt recently testified at the Ohio legislature in support of a similar bill to the one Louisiana just passed.
The enemies of faith are taking notice: people of faith are standing up for their beliefs and winning back their constitutional freedoms. And they don’t like these victories one bit. Because we win, the attorneys and staff at First Liberty along with our brave clients draw a lot of attention… both positive and negative. You see, anti-faith Leftists in the media choose to mischaracterize and misrepresent our work and the people of faith we help. That’s why I’ve asked First Liberty’s Chief Legal Office to clear up the misconceptions generated by recent articles like Slate Magazine’s “The Religious Right Isn’t Hiding What It’s Doing in the Courts.”
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 a group of everyday Americans are taking a stand for faith. And you can join them. We call it, the Future of Faith and Freedom or F3. F3 is dedicated to helping these up-and-coming generations learn how they can move the needle for faith in an impactful and meaningful way. Listen to F3 Leaders Nathan Shackelford and Shaun Frederickson explain this growing movement and how it will shape our nation for generations to come. Learn more about this exciting initiative >>
In all the years in the fight for faith and freedom, there hasn’t been a week at First Liberty busier than last week! We had some major wins come through by God’s grace, as well as some disappointing setbacks. To give you the full rundown on all of the last week’s decisions, Chief Legal Officer Jeff Mateer will explain what happened and what the outcomes in these cases mean for you and our clients.
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 the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Attorney and US Air Force member Danielle Runyan will join us on First Liberty Live! to talk about the cases we are fighting right now for military service members.
HaYovel is a Christian, faith-based ministry that supports Israeli grape farmers. The ministry has organized The Israel Summit, a pro-Israel conference. Just days before the event, however, the Sonesta Nashville Airport hotel breached the contract and canceled the Summit. Lead First Liberty attorney Hiram Sasser joins Live this afternoon for a question and answer session with host Stuart Shepard. Add Your Name to Say No to Fear >>
In this episode we continue our Election 2024 series by asking Dr. Albert Mohler about how people of faith can participate in politics even beyond the polls. Dr. Mohler is the president of one of the largest seminary schools in the world, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the host of two podcasts, an author, speaker and teacher. In this episode he will explain the critical role that people of faith play in civic engagement. And that goes far beyond the election day on November 5th.