PRESS RELEASE | SEVEN AMICUS BRIEFS URGE SUPREME COURT TO TAKE CHURCH FINES CASE: STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA LEADS SUPPORT
As Advocates for Faith & Freedom and the American Center for Law & Justice ask the United States Supreme Court to reverse California’s $3 million of fines and attorneys’ fees against Calvary Chapel San Jose for their religious worship, seven amicus curiae briefs have now been filed in support of position. The seven briefs urge the Court to take the case.
Twenty Years of God’s Faithfulness. Twenty Years of Safeguarding America’s Future.
This anniversary year was marked by a powerful moment of reflection and resolve at our 20th Anniversary Gala. Surrounded by pastors, partners, supporters, community leaders and courageous clients, we gave thanks for God’s faithfulness. The evening served not only as a celebration of victories won, but as a recommitment to the battles still ahead.
PRESS RELEASE | CALIFORNIA FINES CHURCH $1.2 MILLION FOR WORSHIP; NOW THE SUPREME COURT MUST DECIDE IF THE CONSTITUTION STILL STANDS
Advocates for Faith & Freedom, in partnership with the American Center for Law & Justice, has filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari asking the United States Supreme Court to overturn more than $1.2 million in fines imposed on Calvary Chapel San Jose and Pastor Mike McClure for the simple act of gathering to worship.
PRESS RELEASE | SUPREME COURT FORCES RECONSIDERATION OF NEW YORK’S DISCRIMINATORY VACCINE LAW IN LANDMARK RELIGIOUS LIBERTY CASE
The Supreme Court has reversed the lower court’s decision that fined petitioners for living out their religious beliefs. The case returns to the lower court to reevaluate New York’s law under strengthened protections for religious believers, making clear that the government may not punish religious conviction while granting exemptions for secular purposes.
A Season of Victory, Gratitude, and Bold Expectation
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, our hearts are full–and resolute. This year marks a defining moment not only in our ongoing legal work, but in the very life of our ministry. Advocates for Faith & Freedom is celebrating 20 years of defending religious liberty, championing truth, and standing unapologetically in the public square for the for the God-given rights of His people!
PRESS RELEASE | CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WINS MAJOR VICTORY: STATE WITHDRAWS ALL OSHA CITATIONS AFTER ILLEGAL WARRANT RAID ON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
PRESS RELEASE | ADVOCATES FOR FAITH & FREEDOM AND ACLJ TAKE CALVARY CHAPEL SAN JOSE CASE TO U.S. SUPREME COURT; CHALLENGE $1.2 MILLION IN COVID FINES
Advocates for Faith & Freedom (AFF) has joined forces with the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose and Pastor Mike McClure in a landmark religious liberty case headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The church faces more than $1.2 million in fines after continuing to worship during California’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Fuel the Fight for Faith and Freedom This Fall
This October reminds us that the fight for faith and freedom extends beyond courtrooms; what happens in the courts sends a ripple effect to our neighborhoods, schools, churches, and halls of government across America. In a culture that desires to erase God and silence His believers, Advocates for Faith & Freedom stands firm to secure the constitutional protections that allow all Americans to live and proclaim the truth of God’s Word without fear.
PRESS RELEASE | CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AIDE WINS SETTLEMENT AFTER BEING PUNISHED FOR TRUMP BACKPACK AND FAITH-BASED EXPRESSION
Advocates for Faith & Freedom announced today a decisive settlement victory on behalf of Alyssa Esquivel, a Christian American Sign Language aide who was unlawfully targeted, silenced, and terminated by the San Gabriel Unified School District after colleagues and administrators objected to her faith and political expression.