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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