Defending the Freedom that Defines America
DEFENDING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Celebrating 250 Years of
Our First Freedom
As our nation marks 250 years, we remember the freedom that defines America. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence established that our rights come from our Creator, not from government.
That principle shaped the First Amendment’s protection of religious liberty, establishing it as America’s first freedom.
Religious liberty protects our ability live out our faith and to speak our convictions without fear. Without it, all other rights become fragile- without it, all other rights will begin to disappear.
Religious Freedom In the Next 250 Years is Not Guaranteed
Religious liberty is being challenged across the country. A teacher forced to take down her crucifix, a store manager fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns, service members dishonorably discharged for not taking the Covid vaccine, and elementary-aged children required to push radical transgender ideology are all examples of everyday Americans forced to choose between their work and their faith.
These are just a few among thousands of stories of clients who have chosen to stand up and fight for their rights.
First Liberty Institute is the largest legal organization in the nation dedicated exclusively to defending religious liberty for all Americans. We believe that every American of any faith—or no faith at all—has the fundamental right to follow their conscience and live according to their beliefs.
If we fail to defend the first freedom, the foundation that sustains every other right weakens.
Ensuring Faith Remains Free
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we remember the foundational freedom that made our nation possible: religious liberty.
For 250 years, it has shaped who we are. And it must be secured for the next 250—which is why First Liberty continues to defend religious freedom for all Americans.
As the nation’s largest non-profit religious liberty law firm, First Liberty has spent nearly 30 years fighting in courtrooms and in our culture. We ensure Americans can keep their right to live out their faith- in classrooms, the military, houses of worship, and communities across the country. And our clients never pay a dime.
As America marks her 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, this moment is more than a milestone—it’s a turning point to ensure faith remains free.
Pocket Constitution
At First Liberty, we believe that most of the problems our country faces can be solved by going back to the principles that made our country great in the first place. What better way to do that than by getting a free downloadable pocket Constitution?
The Founder’s Trilogy
Our beautifully illustrated books are perfect for teaching your kids and grandkids how the Founding Fathers valued the freedom of all Americans to publicly exercise their faith. Plus, all three have animated videos to go alongside the books.
Protection Kits
Whether your freedom is threatened at school, at your workplace, at your church, or even in the military, our protection kits written and created by our expert attorneys will explain exactly what rights are available to you.
Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact.
First Liberty has defended religious liberty in the courtroom and fights to preserve it in our culture.
With the support from generous donors, First Liberty has won eleven Supreme Court cases, and we have fought alongside thousands of clients- protecting students, teachers, service members, small business owners, houses of worship, and individuals living out their faith- with a 90% win rate. And, our clients never see a bill from us.
These clients are students praying at school, military heroes serving according to their beliefs, churches and ministries attacked for serving those in need and citizens and business owners living out their faith in the public square. Here are a few of their stories.
