Millions of Christians and people of faith across the country are being bullied by anti-faith governors who, without notice or due process, have restricted or even banned religious worship...even in private homes! Read on to learn more about a few of the most egregious restrictions on pastors and churches we've seen and how one of our cases could soon reach the Supreme Court. -Mat

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Liberty Counsel now has federal lawsuits filed against five tyrannical governors who apparently don't believe the First Amendment right to religious liberty applies to the citizens of their states. Each of these cases, (against the governors of Maine, Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois and California), represent a fight for religious freedom that applies to all Americans.

The actions of these governors reflect a troubling trend of elected leaders ignoring the U.S. Constitution and defying the rights of Christians and all people of faith. But just as politicians are rolling over "We the People," the people are beginning to push back against the illegal and unconstitutional orders of the tyrannical governors.

Of our five current federal cases, the situations in California and Illinois represent some of the most egregious religious freedom violations this country has ever seen.

In Illinois, as you may recall, state and local officials illegally ordered all churches to allow no more than 10 people to worship – no matter the size of the sanctuary. When our clients at Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church and Logos Baptist Ministries resisted those tyrannical orders and exercised their constitutional right to hold church, Illinois officials unleashed their bully tactics.

Private church parking lots were blocked by police, and neighbors for nine blocks around one of the churches had their cars towed and impounded, even though the church did not use street parking. When the church continued to meet, city officials threatened to take possession of and demolish the church buildings through a "Summary Abatement" notice.

In Illinois, you can go to a recreational marijuana store or an abortion clinic to kill your baby, but if you go to church, the state might just bulldoze the building.

In California, the governor restricted churches and even banned singing and chanting – an important facet of worship. When Californians refused to give up their worship and moved it into their own homes to escape the governor's illegal orders, government officials hatched a new scheme to restrict them.

As of mid-July, all home-based small group Bible studies and private worship among friends and family are illegal for 80% of the California population. The same order that bans religious gatherings in private homes allows and even encourages the insane Marxist riots blocking highways and destroying city blocks.

In California, you can stand shoulder to shoulder with Marxists singing about killing cops, but you cannot worship with friends in your own home.

DON'T LET AMERICA'S CHURCHES BE DRIVEN UNDERGROUND!

As I mentioned, Liberty Counsel now has five federal lawsuits pending against the unconstitutional actions of misguided governors. Our case in Kentucky was the very first Court of Appeals win in the nation defending the right of churches, pastors and churchgoers against draconian COVID restrictions on religious liberty. We won two 3-0 opinions in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

However, a three-judge panel in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard our case representing the Romanian churches of Illinois and found in favor of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. We are asking for the full panel of that circuit's judges to review our case. If the Seventh Circuit refuses, we will have conflicting opinions in the federal Courts of Appeal. In such a situation, the cases are elevated to the United States Supreme Court…which is where one of our cases could end this tyranny nationwide.

Meanwhile, the illegal and unconstitutional restrictions on houses of worship are growing like a virus. These restrictions, imposed by pro-abortion, anti-faith Democrat governors, represent the destruction of America's bedrock Judeo-Christian values. If we do not stop this tyranny NOW, it will grow, and religious liberty could be lost forever.

THAT'S WHY we need the Supreme Court of the United States to make a final determination that ALL governors and elected officials, even pro-abortion Democrats, MUST not interfere with the right to worship our Lord.

This is going to be a long and expensive fight, which is why I am so honored to have YOU among our ranks. As you know, Liberty Counsel NEVER charges for our legal services. Such battles are far too expensive for pastors and simple servants of God to fight on their own.

But YOU, the faithful Liberty Counsel supporter, make it possible for these criminally charged pastors and beleaguered churches to defend themselves, their churches and our precious religious liberty.

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DON'T LET AMERICA'S CHURCHES BE DRIVEN UNDERGROUND!

We are witnessing troubling times right now, but always remember what the Bible tells us in Psalm 28:7 "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I give thanks to Him."

In Christ,

Mat Staver
Founder and Chairman

P.S. If you want to learn what you, your pastor and your church can do to effect real change in these challenging times, please join our "Silence Is Not an Option" online townhall meeting on July 30, 2020. Select here to sign up for yourself or forward the link to your church ministry team. We look forward to seeing you there!

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