News Releases

ACLJ Secures First Amendment Victory After NY School District Changes Its Anti-Rosary Policy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2010— (more)

ACLJ Expands Ground Zero Mosque Lawsuit

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2010— "The revelation that a public utility owns part of the site raises a whole host of new legal questions.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Calls on US State Dept. to End Sponsorship of Ground Zero Imam for Globe-Trotting Journey

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2010— (more)

ACLJ Urges Supreme Court to Back Arizona Tuition Tax Credit Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2010—"The Supreme Court has long said that taxpayers do not have an automatic ticket to march into court and challenge any government program they object to," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ chief counsel. (more)

ACLJ Files Lawsuit Challenging Landmarks Commission Vote that Cleared the Way for Ground Zero Mosque

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2010—"The city has engaged in a rush to push this project through - ignoring proper procedure and ignoring a growing number of New Yorkers and other Americans who don't believe this site is the place to build a mosque," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ chief counsel. (more)

ACLJ Ready to Challenge Proposed Ground Zero Mosque After NYC Refuses to Declare Bldg. Historic

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2010—“We're poised to file legal action on behalf of our client to challenge this flawed decision and put a stop to this project.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Says Federal Court Decision on Immigration Law Harms Arizona Citizens

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2010—“We believe the federal district court got it wrong.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ and Members of Congress Ask Federal Court to Reject DOJ Lawsuit Challenging AZ Immigration Law

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010—"The American taxpayer would be better served if the federal government concentrated its efforts on securing our borders.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Calls on NYC to Landmark Ground Zero Site

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010—“To permit a mosque to be built on this site is not only offensive to many Americans, it is simply wrong." - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

Building Mosque Near NYC’s Ground Zero Would Be a Mistake

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2010—"This is sacred ground, and for many family and friends of the 9/11 victims building an Islamic mosque on this site would be offensive.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Calls Arizona Immigration Lawsuit “Waste of Taxpayer Funds”

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2010—Federal Government Seeks to Punish State for Doing What It Failed to Do (more)

Will America Still Have a Right to Pray?

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2010—ACLJ Represents Nearly 70 Members of Congress in Urging Federal Appeals Court to Uphold the Constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer (more)

ACLJ Wins 9th Circuit Appeal in Massive Fraud Case Against Planned Parenthood Affiliates in Calif.

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2010—“This is a tremendous victory.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

Time for Tough Questions for Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2010—“The American people deserve forthright answers from Elena Kagan during the confirmation hearings.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

Supreme Court Gets It Wrong on Religious Liberty

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2010—ACLJ Joins Justice Alito in Hoping this Decision Will Be an Aberration - Not a Shift in First Amendment Jurisprudence (more)

ACLJ Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Health Care Law

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2010—“This federal health care law is an unprecedented assault on the constitutional freedoms of Americans.” - Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice (more)

After Re-Vote, Enfield School Board Decides to Pursue Expedited Appeal in Church Graduation Case

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2010—“We believe we have a strong case to appeal.” - Vincent McCarthy, Sr. Attorney, American Center for Law and Justice (more)

Federal Court Extends Order Permitting New York 7th Grader to Finish School Year Wearing Rosary

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2010— (more)

TODAY: Enfield School Board to Re-Vote on Possible Appeal in Fight for Church Graduations

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2010—“Holding a secular event at a religious facility does not constitute an endorsement of or entanglement with religion. We believe we have a strong case to appeal.” - Vincent McCarthy, Sr. Attorney, American Center for Law and Justice (more)

ACLJ Files Amicus Brief in Support of Virginia’s Federal Lawsuit Challenging Health Care Law

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2010—“We support the legal action taken by the Commonwealth of Virginia and other states that challenge this governmental over-reach.” - Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel American Center for Law and Justice (more)

Enfield School Board Votes Not to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Prohibiting Graduation Ceremonies in Church

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2010—“The preliminary injunction will not be appealed, but the case will continue.” - Vincent McCarthy, Sr. Attorney American Center for Law and Justice (more)

TODAY: Enfield School Board to Vote on Possible Appeal in Fight for First Amendment

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2010—“Bias and hostility toward religion cannot be allowed to prevail.” - Vincent McCarthy, Senior Attorney, American Center for Law and Justice (more)

Federal Court Allows Suspended New York 7th Grader to Return to School Wearing Rosary

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2010—"This is an important step in the legal process that we believe will result in the federal district court determining that the punishment inflicted by the school district not only was wrong, but violated his constitutionally-protected rights" said Jay Sekulow, chief counsel of the ACLJ. (more)

ACLJ to File Federal Suit Against New York School for Suspending 7th Grader Who Wore Rosary

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2010—"This school district will get a lesson in the First Amendment.” - Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) (more)

7th Grader Suspended for Wearing Rosary to School

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2010—ACLJ Vows to Pursue "All Legal Avenues" to Protect Student's Rights: "This school district will get a lesson in the First Amendment," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ chief counsel. (more)

ACLJ to Dept. of Justice: Put up Replacement War Memorial Cross in Mojave Desert

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2010—“It's our hope that the original cross that's been stolen can be reclaimed and returned to its proper place. Until then, though, displaying a replica cross creates no constitutional crisis and sends an important message to the vandals - you will not succeed.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Says AZ Immigration Law: “Sound & Constitutional”

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2010—ACLJ to File Amicus Brief Defending Law Challenged by ACLU (more)

ACLJ Calls on Senate Judiciary Committee to Closely Examine Elena Kagan’s Judicial Philosophy

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2010— (more)

Court to Decide: Constitutional Crisis or Simple Facility Issue

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2010—ACLJ to Represent Connecticut School District in Law Suit over Decision to Hold Graduation in a Cathedral (more)

Supreme Court Rules Cross Display No Constitutional Crisis-- WWI Memorial to Remain Intact

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2010—“This is a victory against anti-religious hysteria.” - Jay Sekulow, chief counsel of the ACLJ (more)

Court Decision Declaring National Day of Prayer Unconstitutional Is ‘Flawed’

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2010—“This issue could very well be decided by the next appointee to the high court.” - Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel American Center for Law and Justice (more)

Supreme Court Justice Stevens’ Replacement to “Impact Generations to Come”

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2010—President Obama’s Nominee Is Likely to Possess a Liberal Judicial Philosophy (more)

ACLJ Urges Federal Appeals Court to Uphold Constitutionality of Pledge in New Hampshire Schools

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2010—TODAY: ACLJ Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Members of Congress and U.S. Citizens (more)

Healthcare: It May Be Law but Is It Legal?

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2010—ACLJ to Back Lawsuits by States Challenging Constitutionality of Healthcare Law (more)

Legal Challenges Ahead for Healthcare and Legislation

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2010—ACLJ: Legislation Provides No Permanent Protection for the Unborn (more)

Court Rules Pledge of Allegiance and National Motto Constitutional

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2010—“It’s clear that both the national motto and Pledge embrace patriotism, not religion, and that’s exactly what the appeals court correctly determined.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Urges Supreme Court to Protect First Amendment Rights of Petition Signers in Wash. State Ballot

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2010— (more)

Fight to Protect the Constitutional Rights of Christian Campus Groups Heads to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2010— (more)

ACLJ Backs Bill: Keep 9/11Trials from Civilian Courts - Calls on Obama to Use Military Tribunals

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2010—“Giving accused terrorists the same rights as those afforded to U.S. citizens is not only offensive but represents a dangerous move that puts our national security at risk.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ECLJ Calls Goldstone Report’s Criticism of Isreal “Flawed, Biased, Unwarrented”

STRASBOURG, France, Jan. 26, 2010— (more)

ACLJ Calls Delay in Seating Brown “Outrageous” as Top Dems Plot to Push Healthcare Reform

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2010—“This is an unacceptable delay tactic on the part of the Senate leadership.” - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Considering Legal Action if Dems Ignore Mass. Sen. Election Outcome and Force Healthcare Reform

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2010—“The people of Massachusetts have spoken and Sen. Brown must be seated without delay in the Senate.” - Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ (more)

ACLJ Urges Congress to Stand Firm on Life in Healthcare Bill

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2010— (more)