Friday, September 15, 2023

Texas City Won’t Allow Historic Black Church to Exist;First Liberty Asks for Full Federal Court to Rehear Our Faith Under Fire Case;Virginia School Board Prohibits Prayer During Public Comment Time

 

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Texas City Won’t Allow Historic Black Church to Exist


We sent a letter to the city of Addison, TX this week on behalf of White Rock Chapel. City officials are using zoning regulations to block the church from living out its faith.

Not In Our Neighborhood? »

 
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Faith Under Fire | First Liberty Insider

First Liberty Asks for Full Federal Court to Rehear

Our Faith Under Fire Case


This week, we filed a petition in our case involving Fire Chief Ron Hittle, who was wrongfully fired for attended a leadership conference held at a church. We’re asking for a larger panel of judges to review the case.

Extinguish Religious Discrimination »

 
Virginia School Board Bans Prayer | First Liberty Insider

Virginia School Board Prohibits Prayer

During Public Comment Time


A policy prohibiting religious perspectives would be discriminatory and contrary to the Supreme Court ruling in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. We sent a letter to a Virginia school board asking it to clarify its policy.

 Can't Censor Religious Speech »

 
Constitution Day Facts | First Liberty Insider

Constitution Day: 10 Facts You May Not Know About

America's Founding Document


September 17 marks the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. To celebrate, here are ten fun facts about the world's longest surviving written charter of government.

Why Didn’t Jefferson and Adams Sign? »

 
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