We talk with Pastor Chris Avell about why he is being criminally charged for opening his church to shelter underserved people in his town.

We went to court Thursday to defend Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place. He’s facing criminal charges for opening his 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the homeless.

A glance across the globe reveals that censorship is often the tool of choice for governments facing problems.

As we close out December, we begin to look ahead to the upcoming year. The challenges that lay ahead are daunting, and the stakes have never been higher.

Aggrieved atheists, annoyed agnostics and others troubled by a Nativity display, Hanukkah menorah or a poster celebrating Eid al-Fitr at a U.S. military base, might now have a harder time succeeding.  

Minnesota School District Urged to Grant Opt-Out from Sexual Curriculum to Religious Families Families had been previously denied opt-out requests, but after letter from law firm, school district may grant requests. St. Louis Park, MN—First Liberty Institute and […]

Lawsuit Challenges D.C. Transit Authority for Violating the First Amendment Complaint Alleges That WMATA Unlawfully Rejected Controversial Ads. WASHINGTON D.C.— The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of the District of Columbia, First Liberty Institute, and the law […]  

Lawsuit Challenges D.C. Transit Authority for Violating the First Amendment Complaint Alleges That WMATA Unlawfully Rejected Controversial Ads. WASHINGTON D.C.— The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of the District of Columbia, First Liberty Institute, and the law […]

“Don’t tell me what I’m doing; I don’t want to know!”  – Ray Bradbury, introduction to The Martian Chronicles Holding a bow at full draw, there is a moment when […]

Breaking: Approaching Hannukah, Small Jewish Synagogue Seeks Restraining Order After Houston Officials Cut Power Same synagogue had to sue Houston officials in past seeking permission to meet; without power now as “festival of lights” approaches. Houston, TX—First Liberty Institute and the Burke Law Group PLLC filed for a temporary restraining […]