IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
The VFW District 4, American Legion Post 586, National Memorial Ladies Join Lawsuit Against VA and Director of Houston National Cemetery for Religious Hostility
HOUSTON, Texas, June 28, 2011 — Today, Liberty Institute, on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 4, The American Legion Post 586, and the National Memorial Ladies, returned to federal court with new allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. Last month, Liberty Institute successfully represented Houston pastor Scott Rainey in the same federal court after Houston VA officials tried to prevent him from praying in Jesus’ name at a Memorial Day ceremony.
Restoring Religious Liberty in America
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Veterans Affairs in Houston Continues Religious Hostility
IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
Liberty Institute Presents Federal Judge With New Claims of Religious Hostility By VA Cemetery Officials who Prohibited Pastor’s Prayer in Jesus’ Name on Memorial Day
WHAT: Tomorrow, Liberty Institute will offer remarks following a status conference with U.S. District Judge Lynn N. Hughes, who asked for an investigation into other possible instances of religious hostility by Houston National Cemetery Director Arleen Ocasio and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Last month, Judge Hughes ruled against Ocasio’s prohibition of Pastor Scott Rainey’s prayer in Jesus’ name at a Memorial Day ceremony in the cemetery. Liberty Institute will present other religious freedom abuses perpetrated by VA officials in Houston against veterans and volunteer groups seeking to honor fallen service members at the cemetery.
Liberty Institute Presents Federal Judge With New Claims of Religious Hostility By VA Cemetery Officials who Prohibited Pastor’s Prayer in Jesus’ Name on Memorial Day
WHAT: Tomorrow, Liberty Institute will offer remarks following a status conference with U.S. District Judge Lynn N. Hughes, who asked for an investigation into other possible instances of religious hostility by Houston National Cemetery Director Arleen Ocasio and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Last month, Judge Hughes ruled against Ocasio’s prohibition of Pastor Scott Rainey’s prayer in Jesus’ name at a Memorial Day ceremony in the cemetery. Liberty Institute will present other religious freedom abuses perpetrated by VA officials in Houston against veterans and volunteer groups seeking to honor fallen service members at the cemetery.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Famous Candy Cane Case Back in Court
IN THE SCHOOL
Watch Kelly Shackelford and one of the students talking about the case on Fox News Channel.
About Liberty Institute
Liberty Institute is a nonprofit legal group dedicated to defending and restoring religious liberty across America — in our schools, for our churches and throughout the public arena. Liberty’s vision is to reestablish religious liberty in accordance with the principles of our nation’s Founders. For information, visit www.LibertyInstitute.org.
Watch Kelly Shackelford and one of the students talking about the case on Fox News Channel.
About Liberty Institute
Liberty Institute is a nonprofit legal group dedicated to defending and restoring religious liberty across America — in our schools, for our churches and throughout the public arena. Liberty’s vision is to reestablish religious liberty in accordance with the principles of our nation’s Founders. For information, visit www.LibertyInstitute.org.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Injunction Against Student Speech Thrown Out on Appeal
IN THE SCHOOL
Fifth Circuit Overturns Judge’s Ruling Banning Prayer at Texas Graduation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3, 2011 — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just overturned federal district judge Fred Biery’s ruling banning prayer at Medina Valley High School’s graduation tomorrow night. Liberty Institute, which represented the class valedictorian Angela Hildenbrand, released the following statement:
Thursday, June 2, 2011
High School Valedictorian Files Intervention Into Lawsuit on Appeal to Pray at Graduation; Federal Judge Banned Prayer, Religious References at San Antonio-Area Graduation
IN THE SCHOOL
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2, 2011 – Today, Liberty Institute filed an emergency motion for intervention and request for relief from temporary restraining order on behalf of the Medina Valley High School valedictorian who is being censored from praying during her commencement speech on June 4. The school district, supported by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, just filed an emergency appeal at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2, 2011 – Today, Liberty Institute filed an emergency motion for intervention and request for relief from temporary restraining order on behalf of the Medina Valley High School valedictorian who is being censored from praying during her commencement speech on June 4. The school district, supported by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, just filed an emergency appeal at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Will High School Valedictorian Be Able to Pray at Graduation?
IN THE SCHOOL
High School Valedictorian Files Intervention Into Lawsuit on Appeal to Pray at Graduation; Federal Judge Banned Prayer, Religious References at San Antonio-Area Graduation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2, 2011 — Today, Liberty Institute filed an emergency motion for intervention and request for relief from temporary restraining order on behalf of the Medina Valley High School valedictorian who is being censored from praying during her commencement speech on June 4. The school district, supported by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, just filed an emergency appeal at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
High School Valedictorian Files Intervention Into Lawsuit on Appeal to Pray at Graduation; Federal Judge Banned Prayer, Religious References at San Antonio-Area Graduation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2, 2011 — Today, Liberty Institute filed an emergency motion for intervention and request for relief from temporary restraining order on behalf of the Medina Valley High School valedictorian who is being censored from praying during her commencement speech on June 4. The school district, supported by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, just filed an emergency appeal at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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