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.
Press Release | EIPCa Exposes Election Discrepancies and Demands Accountability for Next Election
Faith, Freedom, and a Future at Stake: Reclaiming Truth in America!
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.
When Biological Truth Becomes "Hate": Is Teaching Science Now Forbidden?
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.”
Press Release | California Firm Seeks En Banc Review After Ninth Circuit Rejects Election Integrity Case
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.
Do Pastors Have a Right to Free Speech?
Press Release | Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Missouri Pastor Who Opposed LGBTQ Pastor’s Library Board Appointment
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.