Thursday, May 23, 2013

Government Denies Claim for Wrongfully Terminated Teacher

IN THE SCHOOL

New Jersey Teacher Walt Tutka made the bold decision to stand for his religious freedom after he was wrongfully terminated for handing a student his Bible. Tutka sought the advice of Liberty Institute and filed a complaint against the school district with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Well, the response is in and based on the decision, it appears the EEOC—tasked with protecting employees from discrimination—is not even interested in fully investigating Mr. Tutka’s religious discrimination claim.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandalized

IN THE PUBLIC ARENA

Tuesday, Liberty Institute attorneys visited Coos Bay, Oregon, to deliver a report and recommendation on the constitutionality of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial that has stood for 41 years in Mingus Park. Upon arriving, our attorneys received the unfortunate news that the memorial – honoring those who bravely served our country – had been vandalized.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Court Denies Amnesty to German Homeschooling Family

IN THE PUBLIC ARENA

A German homeschooling family faces deportation after the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Obama Administration’s decision to deny them amnesty.

The Romeikes, a devout Christian family, fled to the United States in 2008 for the chance to freely homeschool their children – something that is not allowed in their native Germany. There, homeschooling families face persecution, including fines, possible jail time and even the potential loss of custody of their children.

Is Liberty Institute Being Targeted by the IRS?

IN THE PUBLIC ARENA

In addition to singling out conservative political groups, the Internal Revenue Service may have been targeting religious groups as well. Liberty Institute is taking action to find out if we’re next.

Liberty Institute is making a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the IRS to find out if Liberty’s name is among the increasing number of conservative and religious organizations being unfairly targeted.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Judge Grants Motion to Include The American Legion and Local Post in N.C. Veterans Memorial Case

IN THE PUBLIC ARENA

Liberty Institute Applauds Decision To Allow Veterans To Be Heard In Case Regarding Memorial They Helped Erect

KING, NC, May 15, 2013--Today, the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina granted a motion to include Liberty Institute’s clients, The American Legion and The American Legion Post 290 of King, N.C., in a pending lawsuit over the constitutionality of a veterans memorial in King’s Central Park.