First Liberty Briefing: Our National Motto, “In God We Trust”, Repeatedly Deemed Constitutional
Even the Ninth Circuit has twice upheld the motto, explaining that the motto “has nothing whatsoever to do with the establishment of religion.”
First Liberty Briefing: “So Help Me God” Removed from End of Oath
Removing the phrase takes away the acknowledgement of accountability outside oneself.
First Liberty Briefing: Yale’s Discrimination Against Faith-Based Organizations
Religious organizations provide tremendous value to the citizens of this country. Yale’s policy treats them as a scourge.
First Liberty Briefing: Chick-fil-A Removed from Airport for Being Closed on Sundays
The San Antonio City Council promises no discrimination, however they removed Chick-fil-A from the airport for being closed on Sundays.
First Liberty Briefing: Religious Discrimination Against Christmas Decoration Display
The Morris' may not decorate their house at Christmas — even though houses in the neighborhood are decorated for Halloween.
First Liberty Briefing: Mississippi Attacked for “In God We Trust” License Plates
Someone with an axe to grind sent a letter to the state’s revenue commissioner claiming the plate design violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
First Liberty Briefing: Elected Officials Are Legally Free to Pray Before Public Meetings
All Americans—even elected officials—should be free to pray (or not) before public meetings and according to their own conscience.
First Liberty Briefing: Offense Is Not a Cause of Action
If you ever get a threatening letter based entirely upon someone being offended by the presence of a religious item or symbol, just ignore it.
First Liberty Briefing: Bending Over Backwards for Religious Accommodations?
Employers should probably err on accommodating their employee’s religious beliefs more rather than less.
First Liberty Briefing: Does Article VI Apply to the States?
According to the Constitution, you don’t have to pass a religious test to qualify for public office in America.