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Watch Kelly Shackelford break down what happened at the last religious liberty commission meeting.

A coalition of 16 attorneys general--led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird--has formally demanded answers from YouTube over its treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels. Today, we are sitting down with General Bird to confront a growing concern facing millions of Americans: Is Big Tech working behind the scenes to silence certain voices?

What did America’s Founders truly believe about faith — and why does it still matter today? In his new book, What Really Matters, Tim Goeglein makes a compelling case that the strength of our nation has always been tied to our shared belief in God-given rights. This week on First Liberty Live!, we sit down with Tim to discuss why faith was so central to America’s founding, how those principles are being challenged today, and what it will take to preserve them for the next generation.

Last week, the Supreme Court delivered a historic 9-0 decision that stated the district court was wrong when it dismissed Gabe Olivier’s case without ever hearing its merits. This victory is a win for every American’s right to have their day in court when their First Amendment rights have been violated. Today, First Liberty’s Kelly Shackelford and Nate Kellum are breaking down the Court’s decision. They will explain what it means not only for Gabe but also for any American who has been denied their day in court.

When Valerie Kloosterman requested a religious accommodation for referring patients for gender-transition drugs or procedures, the University of Michigan Health System not only denied her request - they fired her for making it. Hospital officials also attacked her even though she had explained that she couldn’t refer patients for these procedures because they conflicted with her Christian faith. Watch Valerie’s testimony from Monday’s Religious Liberty Commission meeting.

When the Supreme Court sets a precedent, it doesn’t just change one life – it opens the door for the lives of countless others to change. That’s exactly what happened after the landmark Groff v. DeJoy decision. The Court made it clear that employers can’t brush aside religious accommodations simply because they’re inconvenient. Listen to First Liberty’s Cliff Martin explain further how the Groff decision is protecting millions of employees nationwide.

Eric Martin-Rivera, a first-grade teacher, was recently at odds with his school's administration. When his district's curriculum called for teachers to read books featuring same-sex married couples to their students, Eric sought an accommodation. But the school's principal summoned Eric to her office, where he was told to forfeit his religious beliefs and teach the material—or face termination. We sat down with Eric to hear his story in his own words.

On Thursday, February 5th, the U.S. Department of Education issued a much-needed update to federal guidance on prayer and religious expression in schools. For a better understanding, First Liberty’s Jeremy Dys explains the new guidance policy and how this change impacts teachers, coaches, school administrators and students.

In 1776, America declared independence—but more importantly, we declared something greater: Our rights come from God, not government. That idea changed the world. And it’s what we’re honoring in this once-in-a-generation campaign: 250 Years of Faith and Freedom. This historic initiative from First Liberty Institute will celebrate America’s First Freedom—Religious Liberty—from now until July 4, 2026. And you’re part of it. Watch First Liberty’s Kelly Shackelford discuss the importance of America’s 250th, the role religious liberty plays in keeping us free and why First Liberty is focused on securing our First Freedom for generations to come.   Check out our new website: https://freedom.firstliberty.org/ 

You might be surprised to learn that thousands of public-school students are going off campus every day for religious instruction during school hours. Find out how that's possible in a remarkably well-produced documentary called Off School Property that will hit theaters all over America. It’s one of those one-night-only showings that you won’t want to miss. Check out the film here: https://lifewise.org/offschoolproperty/ Watch LifeWise Founder Joel Penton and First Liberty attorney Holly Randall discuss the making of the documentary and what they hope comes from it. They’ll also share the trailer and tell you how you can get tickets.

Gabe Olivier has had the courthouse doors slammed in this face - twice. Watch Gabe Olivier share his story and then stay tuned as First Liberty attorney Nate Kellum discusses the upcoming oral argument at the Supreme Court.

Right now, we have a unique opportunity to go on offense to expand our First Amendment rights. Together, we can work to overturn the bad precedents at the Supreme Court. None of them are out of reach. First Liberty's Kelly Shackelford and Jeff Mateer join in a roundtable discussion to unpack these precedents and why it's time for them to go.

Watch Zion share his story about what happened when he was silenced for sharing his faith during “social time” and why he decided to stand up and speak out.

On Monday, the President’s Religious Liberty Commission (RLC) met for the third time, and First Liberty once again played a major role in the direction and content of the meeting. Commission members heard testimony from First Liberty attorney Keisha Russell and clients Coach Joe Kennedy and Connecticut schoolteacher Marisol Arroyo-Castro. Watch this video update from Washington D.C. to get all the details and critical take-aways from this meeting.

When you fight to protect religious freedom, winning is critical. Thanks to God’s favor and your generous support, losing isn’t something we do. David Hacker, First Liberty’s Vice President of Legal Services, to fills you in on 6 recent wins and explain why each one is important.