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California Mayor Orders Christian Mom to Stop Praying
at City Council Meeting
More than 100 people spoke at the meeting, including a man with a bird puppet. Tarin Swain, a mom of six, felt compelled to pray during her 60 seconds of public comment. But Ventura’s mayor stopped her and said, “We don’t do prayer.”
Puppet v. Prayer »
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First Liberty Clients & Cases Highlighted in
President’s Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias
One of our former U.S. Navy SEAL clients spoke at the inaugural meeting of the task force, hosted by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Plus, VA Secretary Doug Collins referenced our recent victory for Chaplain Rusty Trubey.
Bringing Religious Freedom to the Forefront »
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Utah School Forces Teacher to Remove Prayer Chain
from Faculty Lounge
First-grade teacher Taryn Israelson was told to take down her voluntary prayer chain. But others were allowed to post wedding invitations, announcements for community plays, motivational quotes and personal messages.
Breaking the Chain of Free Expression? »
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Strong Support for First Liberty’s Supreme Court Case Involving Mississippi Evangelist
A diverse coalition filed 11 briefs supporting our client, Gabriel Olivier. The Supreme Court could soon decide whether it will hear his case, which impacts the right of every American to have their day in court.
This Case Impacts Everyone’s Civil Rights »
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Patriot Mobile Donates Ten Commandments Displays
for Louisiana Schools
First Liberty, the Louisiana Family Forum and Patriot Mobile are teaming up to restore faith and religious freedom in the Bayou State. The company will donate Ten Commandments displays to 3,000 classrooms—at no cost to the taxpayer.
Calling in Our Right to History and Tradition »
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