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.
Press Release | SAVE GIRLS’ SPORTS: LAWSUIT EXPANDS TO CHALLENGE CALIFORNIA LAW THAT ALLOWS BOYS TO PLAY ON GIRLS’ SPORTS
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.
Victory for Medical and Religious Freedom
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.
Victory for Medical and Religious Freedom: CA School District To Pay $375K To Settle Discrimination Lawsuit After Targeting Employee Over COVID-19 Mandates
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.
New Era of Opportunities: Expanding Liberty in 2025
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.
Defending Free Speech and Religious Freedom: Advocates for Faith and Freedom Files Friend of the Court Brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Christian Counselor
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.
Press Release | Charges Against a California Street Pastor Dropped by District Attorney
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.
Press Release | Church Under Attack for Lawful Ballot Collection
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.
Turning the Tide: A Thanksgiving Call to Faith and Freedom
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.