Liberty Counsel

Liberty Counsel is an international nonprofit, litigation, education, and policy organization dedicated to advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and the family since 1989, by providing pro bono assistance and representation on these and related topics.

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Pastors and Faith Leaders Must Speak Up October 22, 2020
“We need to stop the spiral of silence in America, and pastors need to speak up now. This is not about politics. It is about biblical and moral issues that have become politicized. Silence is not an option.”
Colorado Churches Win Against COVID Orders October 21, 2020
This a major win for places of worship, the First Amendment, and the people. This is a big blow to the discriminatory orders issued by Governor Jared Polis. The state of Colorado may not ignore or suspend the First Amendment.
KY Church Injunction Remains Against Gov. Beshear October 19, 2020
The Court of Appeals reaffirmed that Maryville Baptist Church continues to have the protection of the injunction that blocked Gov. Andy Beshear’s prior orders
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LCA Files FEC Complaint Against Facebook October 19, 2020
Liberty Counsel Action filed a complaint with the FEC to protect the right of voters to access information and decide for themselves regarding political candidates. Facebook is violating federal election law to sway the election
Victory for Christian Adoption Agency October 15, 2020
This is a great decision in favor of religious freedom and protecting the well-being of precious children
Court Says DC Mayor “Misses the Point” of Religious Freedom October 15, 2020
“It is encouraging to see Judge Trevor McFadden write that the First Amendment does not disappear during a crisis."
Romanian Churches Petition to SCOTUS October 15, 2020
The pastors and the Romanian churches are resolved to continue to fight for religious freedom
Colorado Does Not Get Injunction Against AWMI October 8, 2020
We are pleased the District Court recognized it could not hold Andrew Wommack Ministries International in contempt
Justices Invite Challenge to Fix Obergefell Mess October 5, 2020
"The Court has created a problem that only it can fix. Until then, Obergefell will continue to have ‘ruinous consequences for religious liberty.’”
Churches Challenge Newsom’s Worship Ban in Appeals Court October 5, 2020
The Supreme Court has clearly stated that under the First Amendment, the state cannot prohibit people from attending church against their will
CO Governor Sued for Targeting Ministries September 28, 2020
Governor Jared Polis has clearly discriminated against religious gatherings. The distinction between religious and nonreligious gatherings has nothing to do with health and safety
Amy Coney Barrett Impeccable Choice for High Court September 28, 2020
President Protects Children Who Survive Abortions September 24, 2020
Born-Alive Executive Order
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Churches Can Engage in Political Speech September 21, 2020
Johnson Amendment has actually always been unconstitutional, and no church has ever lost its tax-exempt status for endorsing candidates that uphold biblical values. Its only purpose was to scare pastors into silence
CA Church Files Reply Brief for Emergency Relief September 17, 2020
"Gov Newsom has not presented any legitimate evidence to justify his discriminatory orders because there is none. He can't state why 1000s of protestors are less ‘dangerous’ to public health than a responsibly distanced, sanitized worship service"
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Historic Signing of Abraham Accords September 15, 2020
We are grateful for President Trump’s wise foreign policy strategy that makes today a historic breakthrough for peace between Israel and its neighbors
CA Church Seeks Emergency Relief at Appeals Court September 14, 2020
Governor Newsom has not and cannot state why masses of thousands of protestors are less ‘dangerous’ to public health than a responsibly distanced and sanitized worship service
President Trump Creates Judicial Legacy September 10, 2020
President Trump has consistently nominated federal judges who are committed to originalism
Maine Church Defends Right to Worship September 8, 2020
Calvary Chapel of Bangor and all houses of worship have special protections under the First Amendment and cannot be unequally treated or relegated to second class status
CA Church Takes Worship Ban to Court of Appeals September 5, 2020
The church is now more essential than ever because there are so many hurting people, especially in California, where the governor has decimated the economy and hurt many people by his draconian restriction
County Throws Unconstitutional Fines at CA Church September 2, 2020
As a result of Governor Newsom’s unconstitutional orders, North Valley Baptist Church is now incurring horrendous fees for simply exercising its First Amendment right to worship
Bullying Tactics Against Churches August 31, 2020
The unilateral actions of Governor Newsom and Governor Pritzker are the classic example of tyranny often seen in communist countries
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CA Community Suffers Without Church August 25, 2020
The governor’s unconstitutional hostility against religious worship must end
CA Churches Fined for Worship August 24, 2020
“The same governor who encourages mass protests, bans all worship and is now fining churches for their right to assemble and worship. The same governor who says the church can meet for secular services, bans the church from having religious worship
Boston Censorship of Religious Viewpoint August 17, 2020
The city’s discrimination against Camp Constitution’s Christian viewpoint is both obvious and unconstitutional
Court Sides with Photographer on Free Speech August 17, 2020
“No person should ever be forced to speak a message prescribed by the government. The First Amendment guarantees the right to speak and the right not to speak”
No IRS Tax Breaks for Abortion August 17, 2020
"Abortion is not healthcare. Not one tax dollar should ever fund the murder of children"
Kamala Harris Used Political Power to Prosecute Merritt August 14, 2020
From her time as California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris made it evident that she would aggressively persecute pro-life individuals like Sandra Merritt and David Daleiden who expose Planned Parenthood’s illegal profit from the abortion industry
NV Governor Punishes Casino for Hosting Worship Service August 12, 2020
Governor Sisolak publicly lashed out at the peaceful Christian gathering and punished the casino with a $250 fine
Harvest Rock Church Receives Cease and Desist Letter August 11, 2020
Governor Gavin Newsom must have a different Constitution than the one ratified by the states. While Gov. Newsom encourages tens of thousands of people to gather for mass protests, he bans all in-person worship and home Bible studies and fellowship