Government Denies Claim for Wrongfully Terminated Teacher
IN THE SCHOOL
New Jersey Teacher Walt Tutka made the bold decision to stand for his religious freedom after he was wrongfully terminated for handing a student his Bible. Tutka sought the advice of Liberty Institute and filed a complaint against the school district with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Well, the response is in and based on the decision, it appears the EEOC—tasked with protecting employees from discrimination—is not even interested in fully investigating Mr. Tutka’s religious discrimination claim.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:59:00 PM
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandalized
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
Tuesday, Liberty Institute attorneys visited Coos Bay, Oregon, to deliver a report and recommendation on the constitutionality of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial that has stood for 41 years in Mingus Park. Upon arriving, our attorneys received the unfortunate news that the memorial – honoring those who bravely served our country – had been vandalized.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:51:00 PM
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Court Denies Amnesty to German Homeschooling Family
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
A German homeschooling family faces deportation after the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Obama Administration’s decision to deny them amnesty.
The Romeikes, a devout Christian family, fled to the United States in 2008 for the chance to freely homeschool their children – something that is not allowed in their native Germany. There, homeschooling families face persecution, including fines, possible jail time and even the potential loss of custody of their children.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:52:00 AM
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Is Liberty Institute Being Targeted by the IRS?
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
In addition to singling out conservative political groups, the Internal Revenue Service may have been targeting religious groups as well. Liberty Institute is taking action to find out if we’re next.
Liberty Institute is making a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the IRS to find out if Liberty’s name is among the increasing number of conservative and religious organizations being unfairly targeted.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:46:00 AM
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Judge Grants Motion to Include The American Legion and Local Post in N.C. Veterans Memorial Case
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
Liberty Institute Applauds Decision To Allow Veterans To Be Heard In Case Regarding Memorial They Helped Erect
KING, NC, May 15, 2013--Today, the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina granted a motion to include Liberty Institute’s clients, The American Legion and The American Legion Post 290 of King, N.C., in a pending lawsuit over the constitutionality of a veterans memorial in King’s Central Park.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:27:00 PM
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Fighting For Our Armed Forces…Both Past and Present
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
Recently, Liberty Institute uncovered a series of disturbing instances in which our brave service men and women – the very people who fight for our freedoms – are having their First Amendment rights taken away.
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Thursday, May 09, 2013 3:01:00 PM
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Victory for Kountze Cheerleaders
IN THE SCHOOL
Yesterday marked a huge win for students’ religious freedoms, as the Kountze High School Cheerleaders secured a victory in their Bible banner case. These brave young women stood strong, proving that wonderful things can happen when you make the bold choice to stand for your faith.
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Thursday, May 09, 2013 2:57:00 PM
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Kountze Cheerleaders Granted Victory in Bible Banner Case
IN THE SCHOOL
Texas District Court Judge Ends Battle with Final Order Protecting Cheerleaders’ Religious Liberty Rights
KOUNTZE, TX, May 8, 2013—Today, Hardin County District Court Judge Steven Thomas entered an order granting the Kountze Cheerleaders a victory in the seven-month-long case over the permissibility of displaying run-through banners with Bible messages at Kountze ISD sporting events.
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 2:12:00 PM
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Liberty Institute Vows to Protect Religious Freedom of Persecuted Christian Military
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
New Launch of Armed Forces Religious Liberty 800 Hotline and Petition Drive Supports Service Members Persecuted for Sharing Their Christian Faith
DALLAS, TX, May 6, 2013—Liberty Institute announces the launch of the Armed Forces Religious Liberty 800 hotline— 1-800-259-9109— and petition drive to support persecuted members of the United States Military, threatened with court martial for sharing their Christian faith under the Pentagon’s unconstitutional, new policy restricting proselytizing. In addition, the constitutional attorneys, some of whom served in the military, vow to provide legal defense for men and women service members who contact Liberty Institute to protect their First Amendment rights. Sign the petition here.
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Monday, May 06, 2013 12:20:00 PM
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National Day of Prayer: “Pray for America”
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
During a time in which we are seeing increasing and more aggressive attacks on Americans’ religious freedom, this year’s National Day of Prayer holds special significance.
The roots of the day run deep throughout our nation’s history – from 1775, when the Continental Congress designated a time for prayer in forming a new nation, to 1952 when the National Day of Prayer was officially established and signed into law by President Harry Truman. Congress amended the law in 1988, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan, permanently setting the first Thursday of May as the official National Day of Prayer.
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Thursday, May 02, 2013 7:12:00 AM
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