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November 29, 2018 11:12 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Lawsuit Alleges Village of Airmont, NY Continuing its Long History of Discrimination Against Orthodox Jewish Community

AIRMONT, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Late yesterday, First Liberty Institute and Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of an Orthodox Jewish day school,...
November 02, 2018 18:10 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Bladensburg World War I Veterans Memorial

Attorneys with First Liberty Institute represent The American Legion in defense of “grave stone” to 49-men from Prince George’s County, Maryland WASHINGTON, Nov. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,...
October 22, 2018 10:48 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Oregon Bakers Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Free Speech

First Liberty attorneys file appeal seeking review of Oregon’s decision to compel the speech of Aaron and Melissa Klein, forcing them out of business WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...
October 06, 2018 16:37 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Religious Liberty Expert Kelly Shackelford Statement on the U.S. Senate’s Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Oct. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Late this afternoon the United States Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. The following...
October 01, 2018 12:15 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Anchorage Equal Rights Commission Backs Down, Drops Charges Against Local Law Firm, Attorney

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorneys with First Liberty Institute and the law firm Brena, Bell & Clarkson, P.C. (“BBC”) today announced that it had reached a settlement...
September 18, 2018 12:12 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

First Liberty Institute Honors Jewish Americans on Yom Kippur

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute today released the following statement from Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO and Chief Counsel to First Liberty Institute: ...
August 24, 2018 14:37 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Religious Liberty Prevails: U.S. Army Official Clears Chaplain and Assistant of “Dereliction of Duty” Charge

General invalidates recommendations to punish chaplain who followed military regulations FT. BRAGG, N.C., Aug. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the United States Army announced that it has...
August 16, 2018 11:59 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Senior Living Community Threatens Resident with Eviction for Holding Bible Study in his Apartment

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Aug. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorneys with First Liberty Institute today sent a demand letter to Community Realty Company (“CRC”), parent company of the Evergreens at...
August 06, 2018 10:41 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

Army Recommends Chaplain be Charged with ‘Dereliction of Duty’ for Rescheduling Marriage Retreat

Decorated chaplain faces possibility of court martial and confinement in a military prison FT. BRAGG, N.C., Aug. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute today responded to new charges...
August 02, 2018 13:50 ET | Source: First Liberty Institute

College Football Coaching Legend Bobby Bowden to U.S. Supreme Court: Let Coach Kennedy Pray

Legendary coach leads Members of Congress, others in asking Court to review school district’s decision to fire coach Joe Kennedy because of his silent 15-second prayer WASHINGTON, Aug. 02, 2018 ...