Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) admits it falsely intimidated city officials in Michigan in order to remove a Nativity scene from a City of Menominee park. When Liberty Counsel got involved, FFRF’s efforts were thwarted.

The Nativity scene was needlessly removed due to numerous baseless complaints for several years from the FFRF to the city questioning the policy of having the display on public property. The city’s long-standing Nativity scene, as part of its overall display, is constitutional under applicable Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit precedent. The Sixth Circuit rejected the same claims three years ago that FFRF threatened to Menominee city officials. After receiving a threatening letter from FFRF, the city removed the Nativity, but then Liberty Counsel sent a letter to city officials setting forth the correct law and offering to provide free legal counsel and defense. City officials have now returned the Nativity, along with other secular items, to the park. 


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