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April 23, 2019 15:03 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Walthill Congregation Faces Dangerous Acts of Vandalism As Lawsuit Filed Against Nebraska Village Continues

WALTHILL, Neb., April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of Walthill, Nebraska church Light of the World Gospel Ministries have recently experienced violent acts endangering church members and...
April 22, 2019 13:21 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

First Liberty Institute to Mississippi: In God We Trust License Plate is Constitutional

CLINTON, Miss., April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute sent a letter to Mississippi Revenue Commissioner Herb Frierson confirming that the inclusion of the state seal, including...
April 17, 2019 11:11 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

First Liberty Institute Launches Investigation into San Antonio Decision to Deny Chick-fil-A Airport Location

SAN ANTONIO, April 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute today launched an investigation by requesting documents from San Antonio city officials regarding the City’s decision to...
April 16, 2019 17:33 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

California Judge Fines Jewish Rabbi Over $6,000 for Reporting Vandalism Against Synagogue to Police

VAN NUYS, Calif., April 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A California judge today fined an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi over six thousand dollars for reporting the vandalism of his synagogue to the police. ...
April 03, 2019 16:54 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Statement from Religious Liberty Expert Kelly Shackelford on Today’s U.S. Senate Vote to Expedite Confirmation Votes

WASHINGTON, April 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and Chief Counsel to First Liberty Institute: “Throughout his...
March 28, 2019 11:00 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

First Liberty Institute Urges U.S Transportation Secretary to Investigate San Antonio for Religious Hostility Toward Chick-fil-A

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute today sent a letter to United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao calling for an investigation into the City Council...
March 21, 2019 17:21 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

First Liberty Institute Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement regarding today’s Executive Order on Campus Free Speech issued by President Donald Trump can be attribute to Mike Berry, Chief...
March 06, 2019 12:00 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Religious Liberty Law Firm to New Hampshire VA Hospital: You’re Right, the Bible Donated by WWII Vet/POW Can Stay

MANCHESTER, N.H., March 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute today sent a letter to Manchester (NH) VA Medical Center (“MVAMC”) officials affirming their decision to display a Bible...
February 27, 2019 12:33 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

First Liberty Institute’s Kelly Shackelford Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Oral Arguments in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel to First Liberty Institute: “One hundred years ago,...
February 26, 2019 11:36 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Press Conference at Supreme Court: Shackelford, Carvin to Address Media Following Supreme Court Oral Argument in Bladensburg Memorial Case

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute’s President, CEO, and Chief Counsel Kelly Shackelford will lead a press conference tomorrow, Wednesday, February 27th at the...