Jailed Iranian Pastor in Greater Danger Following Announcement That His Attorney Will Be Arrested

WASHINGTON, May 3, 2012—"This development only reinforces the fact that Iran has no regard for basic human rights," said Jordan Sekulow, ACLJ Executive Director (more)

ACLJ Optimistic Supreme Court Will Uphold Arizona Immigration Law

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2012—"While these cases are always difficult to predict as a result of oral arguments, I am hopeful the court will conclude that Arizona acted properly and constitutionally to protect its citizens and borders," said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ (more)

Jay Sekulow’s Statement Regarding the Passing of Chuck Colson

WASHINGTON, April 21, 2012—Jay Sekulow is the chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). (more)

International Criminal Court Rejects Claims Accusing Israel of War Crimes in Gaza

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2012—"What's clear is that this legal attack . . . amounted to nothing more than an international campaign to discredit and demonize Israel," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ and ECLJ Chief Counsel (more)

“Very Encouraging” Signs from Supreme Court Arguments on ObamaCare

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2012—ACLJ Echoes Skepticism Over Constitutionality of Individual Mandate (more)

University Decides to Stop Closing in Observance of Christian and Jewish Holidays

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2012—ACLJ Urges School's President to Reverse Decision and Close Schools for Major Religious Holidays (more)

More Than 20,000 Americans Defend NYPD Surveillance Tactics

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012—ACLJ Sends Legal Analysis To Dept. of Justice On Behalf of Americans Supporting NYPD Surveillance (more)

ACLJ Files Suit for Business Owner Who Says Gov’t Is Forcing Him to Violate His Religious Beliefs

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2012—"[The mandate] would require business people like our client to leave their religious beliefs at home every day as a condition of doing business in our society." -Francis Manion, ACLJ Senior Counsel (more)

Members of Congress Join ACLJ to Urge Supreme Court to Declare San Diego War Memorial Constitutional

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012—"This memorial is part of the historic landscape of San Diego," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Defends Tea Party Groups in the Wake of IRS Probe

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2012—IRS's Recent Information Demands Threaten Free Speech Rights of Tea Party Groups (more)

U.S. House Resolution Demands Release of Pastor in Iran, “Sends Powerful Message”

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012—"We're grateful that so many members of Congress - from different political and religious backgrounds - understand the importance of standing up for religious freedom, for human rights," said Jordan Sekulow, ACLJ Executive Director (more)

Senate Rejects Amendment Protecting Conscience Rights of Americans

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012—ACLJ Disappointed with Senate Vote Against Amendment Protecting Citizens Against HHS Regulations (more)

International Pressure for Pastor Youcef’s Release is Having an Impact on Iran

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2012—Governments, Media, Social Media and Countless Individuals Unite on Behalf of Iranian Pastor (more)

Faith or Law? Americans Say “Don’t Make Me Choose”

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012—ACLJ and 70,000 Americans Petition to Reverse Secretary Sebelius' Contraception Mandate (more)

Possible Execution Warrant Issued for Christian Pastor

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012—Sources Say Iran May Have Issued Execution Warrant for Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani (more)

ACLJ Fights for Student’s Free Speech Rights

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2012—Second Grader's Valentine's Gifts Confiscated Because They Included the Message "Jesus Loves You" (more)

New Congressional Resolution Calls on Iran to Free Christian Pastor Facing Death for His Beliefs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2012—Rep. Pitts (R-PA) and Others Introduce Resolution Against the Government of Iran for Violations of Human and Religious Rights (more)

Members of Congress Join ACLJ in Urging Supreme Court to Overturn Arizona Immigration Law Ruling

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2012—"This case is being closely watched by many states facing similar concerns as Arizona," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel. (more)

Anti-Injunction Act Should Not Apply to Obamacare

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2012—ACLJ Files New Brief Urging Supreme Court to Take Action (more)

Keeping Historical Statue on Mountaintop

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012—Fight Goes On to Protect Jesus Statue in WWII Memorial (more)

Growing Cry for the Rejection of Obamacare

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012—119 Members of Congress Condemn the Healthcare Law as Unconstitutional (more)

Jesus Statue Safe Atop Montana Mountain

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012—70,000 People Fight to Keep a WWII Memorial Statue of Jesus on a Montana Mountain (more)

Fight Escalates Over a Recently Blocked NYC Crisis Pregnancy Centers Ordinance

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2012—Free speech rights of crisis pregnancy centers in New York City are the crux of a courtroom fight. (more)

ACLJ Calls Arizona’s Search for Truth about the Fast & Furious Program “Justified and Necessary”

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2012—"The Justice Department has been less than forthcoming about its role in the failed operation, and we're hopeful the Arizona investigation will produce answers," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Says DOJ Memo Backing Obama’s “Recess Appointments” Too Late and a Smokescreen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2012—"It should come as no surprise that President Obama's Justice Department produced a memo that is designed to justify the unconstitutional appointments," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Asks Supreme Court to Hear ObamaCare Religious Freedom Challenge

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2012—" . . . we represent clients who not only believe ObamaCare is a flawed law, but argue that being forced to participate . . . violates their religious beliefs," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ’s Sekulow Says Supreme Court Made Right Decision by Protecting Church Authority to Hire & Fire

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2012—"Government has no business deciding who should or should not carry out religious ministry, and we're delighted the high court reached that conclusion," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

More Than 35,000 Americans Team with ACLJ to Challenge Obama’s “Recess Appointments”

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2012—"The move by President Obama is unprecedented and unconstitutional," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Chief Counsel Says President Obama’s “Recess” Appointments Violate Constitution

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2012—"This is a brazen, unprecedented power grab by President Obama," says Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

120 Congressmen and 100,000 Americans Join ACLJ to Stop ObamaCare’s Individual Mandate

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2012—"We're urging the high court to declare the entire health care law invalid, since the unconstitutional individual mandate cannot be severed from ObamaCare," said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel (more)

ACLJ Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Alabama Immigration Law

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2012—"…the Alabama measure impedes no federal law and is actually consistent with federal immigration policy…" said Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel. (more)

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