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Churches and Religious Organizations
Can Endorse Political Candidates, IRS Announces
For decades, the Johnson Amendment has been used to silence churches
and pastors. Not anymore. This recent IRS change is a huge win for
religious liberty. Houses of worship no longer have to fear losing
their tax-exempt status.
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Victory: Texas City Stops Enforcing Policy That Banished Church
Members to "Free Speech Zone"
The city of Waco, Texas announced that it will no longer enforce a
discriminatory policy that kept Pastor Ronnie Holmes and members of
Church of the Open Door from sharing their religious beliefs at a
public park.
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2025 Religious Liberty in the States Index Releases on Monday
First Liberty's Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy will
release the nationwide index of domestic religious freedom next week.
We'll be livestreaming on July 14th at 9am CT to annouce this year's
results.
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Longtime Federalist Society Chapters
Director Lisa Ezell Joins First Liberty
Later this month, Lisa Ezell will join First Liberty's team as our
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships. She most recently served as
Vice President and Director of the Federalist Society's Lawyers
Chapters. Welcome aboard, Lisa!
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Separating Truth from Fiction on
The Separation of Church and State
Opponents use the phrase "separation of Church and State"
to suppress religious freedom. But it's not in the Constitution! The
Founders never intended to keep religion inside the four walls of a
church or temple. Free exercise means religion can go wherever it
wants.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is Much More United Than You Think
The most common outcome of Supreme Court cases is a unanimous
decision. Less than 10% are decided by a conservative and liberal
split. On religious liberty cases, the Justices often rule unanimously
in favor of the free exercise of religion.
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