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Despite the Trump Administration's strong support of religious
freedom, people of faith are still facing major discrimination in the
workplace.

And that is nowhere more evident than the discriminatory firing of
Valerie Kloosterman.

Valerie, a physician's assistant, served her community at
Michigan Health for 17 years. She regularly received exemplary
reviews, and supervisors called her "professional,"
"very ethical," and a "pleasure to work with."

In the summer of 2021, she was required to attend mandatory DEI
training.

When she was unable to affirm statements about gender that violated
her Christian beliefs, refer patients for sex-obscuring surgeries or
use pronouns that conflicted with human biology, Valerie asked for a
religious accommodation.

During follow-up meetings, a Michigan Health diversity representative
called her "evil," blamed her for gender dysphoria-related
suicides, and told her she could not take the Bible or her religious
beliefs to work.

And after all of that, Michigan Health fired her.

Last month, Valerie's case was heard by the Sixth Circuit Court
of Appeals.

Watch this quick update to find out what happened at the Sixth Circuit
and to get the latest information on our cases awaiting review by the
Supreme Court.

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No one should be forced to abandon their religious beliefs to remain
employed.

It's not only wrong; it is unconstitutional.

But that didn't stop Michigan Health from firing Valerie for her
religious beliefs.

That's why First Liberty has joined Valerie in the fight to not
only hold Michigan Health accountable for its actions, but to protect
faith in the workplace for medical professionals everywhere.

But we can't win without your support. Your best gift today will
give our legal team the resources they need to stand up to corporate
giants like Michigan Health.

Will you join us on the frontlines and fight back against religious
discrimination?

Yes, I will join the fight for faith in the workplace!
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Grateful for you, 

Kelly

Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute 



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