News Releases

160,000 Americans Tell Congress Fairness Doctrine Is Unfair

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2008—Citizens Urge U.S. House to Consider Broadcaster Freedom Act to Prevent the Return of the "Fairness Doctrine" (read full news release)

Opening Brief Filed at Supreme Court in “Monumental” First Amendment Case

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2008—"Accepting a Statue of Liberty does not compel a government to accept a Statue of Tyranny."—Jay Sekulow, chief counsel, ACLJ (read full news release)

133,000 Join ACLJ in Effort to Save Christian Broadcasting by Preventing Return of Fairness Doctrine

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2008—"A return to the Fairness Doctrine would be a crippling blow for Christian broadcasters—giving the federal government authority to tell them what to air," - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (read full news release)

No Room for Common Sense on the Public Airwaves?

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2008—ACLJ & Members of Congress Ask the Supreme Court to Protect America’s Kids by Upholding the FCC’s Indecency Policy (read full news release)

Appeals Court Offers Hope to Calif. Homeschoolers

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2008—Diverse Coalition Fights for the Rights of Families (read full news release)

ACLJ: Supreme Court Decision Upholding Child Pornography Law “Very Sound and Reasoned”

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2008—Court's Action Ensures Child Pornographers Can Be Held Accountable (read full news release)

New York College Punishes Christian Student for Beliefs - ACLJ Demands End to Discrimination

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008—"This is another troubling example of how some in the academic world believe it's acceptable to violate the First Amendment rights afforded to all students." - Jay Sekulow, chief counsel, ACLJ (read full news release)

Supreme Court to Review Lower Court Decision That Puts Displays of National Heritage at Risk

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2008—“The Supreme Court is faced with a dramatic opportunity . . . preserve sound precedent or permit a twisted interpretation of the Constitution,” -Jay Sekulow, chief counsel, ACLJ (read full news release)

Judge Rules that God Is Still Welcome in Millersville, Tenn.

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2008—Court Holds City Cannot Deny Ministry's Rights through Legal Maneuverings (read full news release)

ACLJ Asks Supreme Court to Review and Overturn Rulings

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2008—"We're hopeful the high court will take the cases and correct a troubling decision that would ultimately force local governments to remove long-standing and well-established patriotic, religious and historical displays." —Jay Sekulow, chief counsel of the ACLJ (read full news release)

Putting Politics over Constitutional Duty?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2008—ACLJ Calls on Senate Leadership to End Obstructionism and Act on Judicial Nominations (read full news release)

Arizona College Reverses Discriminatory Decision

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2008—"To be singled out and penalized because of your Christian faith is not only wrong, but unconstitutional." - Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ (read full news release)

ACLJ and Members of Congress Ask Federal Court to Uphold Constitutionality of Pledge of Allegiance

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2008—Federal Court Urged to Let America Remain a Nation "Under God" (read full news release)