Today, two female high school athletes from California, K.S. and T.S., along with their families, and the Save Girls’ Sports association, filed an amended federal lawsuit against the State of California, Riverside Unified School District, and school officials. The lawsuit now challenges AB 1266, the radical California law that requires schools to allow biological males to compete in girls’ sports and use female bathrooms. This law conflicts with federal Title IX protections, which were established to ensure fairness, safety, and equal opportunities for female students and athletes.
I want to take a moment to share a very personal story with you, one that has had profound challenges, but also immense blessings over the past few years. In early 2020, I was sitting with my Bible study group, reflecting on the year that had passed and sharing insights on the one ahead. I remember clearly voicing a prayer to the Lord, asking Him to keep me from becoming too comfortable in this world. It was not a prayer to escape hardship, but rather a plea for vigilance—because even the smallest comforts, if left unchecked, can breed complacency.
Advocates for Faith & Freedom secured a critical victory for Shawna Velasco, a former employee of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) in Southern California, who faced discrimination and retaliation under the guise of COVID-19 workplace policies. To settle the lawsuit, FUESD agreed to pay $375,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees. This settlement marks a significant win for individual liberty and accountability in the public education system.
We have been on the offense to ensure election integrity, to protect children from forced vaccinations, to protect girls' sports, to protect children from woke indoctrination in schools, to protect pastors teaching biblical truth, to protect school boards and teachers who stand for parental rights and free speech. And almost four years later, we are still fighting against the remnants of governmental attempts to usurp the constitution under the guise of COVID-19.We have been on the offense to ensure election integrity, to protect children from forced vaccinations, to protect girls' sports, to protect children from woke indoctrination in schools, to protect pastors teaching biblical truth, to protect school boards and teachers who stand for parental rights and free speech. And almost four years later, we are still fighting against the remnants of governmental attempts to usurp the constitution under the guise of COVID-19.
Advocates for Faith and Freedom, together with North Carolina Values Institute, filed an amicus curiae brief in the Chiles v. Salazar case, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case which challenges Colorado’s “Censorship Law” for licensed counselors. This law targets faith-based counseling practices by prohibiting speech that aligns with traditional, religious values regarding gender identity and sexual orientation.
In a victory for free speech and religious liberty, the San Bernardino County District Attorney has dismissed all charges against Arturo Fernandez, a California street preacher arrested while peacefully preaching outside a public events arena in Ontario, California. Pastor Fernandez was unlawfully charged with trespassing despite remaining on a public sidewalk, conducting himself lawfully, and exercising his First Amendment rights.
Earlier this month, Pastor Greg Phelps and his church, Calvary Chapel Red Bluff, became the target of misleading allegations and sensationalist media coverage following their participation in lawful ballot collection during the recent election. The church, like many others, offered its congregation a convenient way to exercise their voting rights in full compliance with California’s laws. Despite this, media outlets such as the SF Gate have unfairly sought to paint this civic-minded initiative as questionable or improper.
Victory is sweet, but the battle is far from over! As we stated last month, “No fraud or deceit can stand against a tidal wave of righteous votes.” With common sense stepping back into the Oval Office, optimism is in the air—a hope that this administration will course-correct, uphold the Constitution, and empower us to thrive in true freedom—the precious, God-given rights that define us as Americans.
EIPCa’s audit showed an unexplained discrepancy of 43,625 votes between the certified election results and the data provided by the Secretary of State’s office.
The cancel culture mob is on the prowl, eager to slap the label of "hate speech" on anyone brave enough to defend biblical truth. We have watched the chaos unfold with open borders, defunding the police, and the push for gender confusion. Men are now claiming trophies in women’s sports, doctors are performing irreversible surgeries on confused children, drag queens are reading to toddlers, and terrorists are marching in our streets. This is not progress—it is a full-scale assault on the values that shaped America.
Are science teachers still allowed to teach…science? Not according to one public school district. In today’s upside-down world, truth is under attack, and those who dare speak it are paying the price. Ray Shelton, a fifth-grade teacher with 25 years of outstanding academic service, is a prime example. When he challenged California’s Glendale Unified School District’s (GUSD) “Sex-Change Policies” which not only harm children but force teachers to bow to extreme political agendas that violate both personal beliefs and religious convictions, GUSD accused him of “hate speech.”
According to records, over 1,000,000 more voters were registered in California than there were eligible citizens as of April 28, 2020. Additionally, appellants in the case allege that 124,000 more votes were officially certified than the number of voters recorded in state records for the 2020 election.
We know things are tough when a pastor gets sued simply for publicly opposing the appointment of a man to a library board. Do pastors still have the right to free speech? In a society where many blur the lines between right and wrong, we need more pastors willing to stand up and speak the truth.
Yesterday, a federal court dismissed a suit against Grace Calvary Chapel pastor Josh Blevins. The plaintiff specifically sought to hold Pastor Josh Blevins liable for writing a letter to the St. Joseph City Council posting on his personal Facebook page and preaching a sermon at his church – all urging against an LGBTQ Pastor’s reappointment to a local library board.
Lawsuit filed by EIPCa alleges that the Governor and Secretary of State violated constitutional election procedures by sending out mail-in ballots to every active voter in the registry and waving signature verification requirements on those ballots.
Advocates for Faith and Freedom filed a lawsuit on behalf of Alyssa Esquivel, an American Sign Language Special Education Instructional Aide for the San Gabriel Unified School District in Southern California. The lawsuit challenges the School District's directive banning Ms. Esquivel from bringing her Trump-themed backpack and water bottle to campus, as well as the decision to place her on involuntary leave and suspend her without pay for bringing those items to school.
In a whirlwind of political upheaval, the United States stands at a crossroads as we approach the 2024 elections. The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the nation, while President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race has further complicated the political landscape. These unprecedented events not only shape the immediate future of our nation but also underscore the intense culture war that continues to divide Americans.
Yesterday, the court has once again ruled in favor of Calvary Chapel San Jose and Calvary Christian Academy, marking a significant victory in the ongoing case started by Cal/OSHA. This decision comes after Cal/OSHA sought to impose penalties based on outdated COVID-19 regulations that are no longer in effect.
The Court erroneously dismissed Pastor Hodges’ lawsuit leading Pastor Hodges to file a Motion to Reconsider. The Court classified Pastor Hodges’ personal religious beliefs as political rhetoric not protected by the First Amendment. By classifying his religious beliefs as political rhetoric and upholding Pastor Hodges’ removal from the Advisory Board, the Court created an unconstitutional litmus test based on religion for those who wish to hold office.
In a decisive victory for the will of the people, Mercy Peña will retain her duly elected seat on the Greenfield School District Board of Trustees following the court's denial of a last-ditch effort to overturn her hard-earned grassroots victory. The ruling confirms what has been clear from the start - Ms. Peña’s victory reflects the true voice of the voters.