Press Release | California Public School Teacher Fired For Her Religious Beliefs Settles With California School District

Press Release | California Public School Teacher Fired For Her Religious Beliefs Settles With California School District

The Jurupa Unified School District Board approved a settlement agreement between Jessica Tapia and the Jurupa Unified School District to settle her lawsuit for $360,000. Last year, Advocates for Faith and Freedom filed a lawsuit challenging Jurupa Unified School District in the Central District of California after the wrongful termination of public school teacher Jessica Tapia for her religious beliefs.

SB 277 Update - Vaccine Mandates

SB 277 Update - Vaccine Mandates

This week, we fortified our complaint against SB 277, which removed religious exemption option from school vaccine mandates. Armed with additional data, compelling evidence, and persuasive arguments, we are highlighting the flaws of this bill. We anticipate that these new additions will aid us in countering the State’s motion to dismiss.

2024 National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance

2024 National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance

This year, we were privileged once more to take part in the National Day for Prayer and Repentance, standing alongside numerous persecuted pastors of America, several of whom are our clients. Together, we lifted our prayers to God for our state, our nation, and for repentance.

Press Release | Religious Freedom Advocates Claim Victory in California Fight for Access to Federal Food Programs

Press Release | Religious Freedom Advocates Claim Victory in California Fight for Access to Federal Food Programs

By denying access to the federal food program to religious institutions, the government is putting the health and wellbeing of impoverished youth at risk simply because of their affiliations with religious organizations.

Help Us Bring Religious Exemptions Back

Help Us Bring Religious Exemptions Back

California's governor signed SB277, a bill that removed religious exemptions within the state regardless of their personal or religious beliefs. This legislation placed California families in a challenging predicament, as they were now required to make a choice between adhering to the state's "one-size-fits-all" injection mandate or forfeiting their children's access to preschool or K-12 classroom education.