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Advocates for Faith & Freedom safeguards the constitutional liberties that define the United States as a beacon of freedom and prosperity, including religious freedom, free speech, election integrity, parental rights, and the rights of children, both born and unborn.
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Christian Monk Jailed for Praying
The City of Southfield, Michigan, charged Mr. Connolly with violating a vague ordinance that criminalizes undefined behaviors such as causing “annoyance” or “disquiet” in public places. Mr. Connolly never entered the abortion clinic. He never raised his voice or disrupted any activity. He prayed silently in a common area open to the public.
EIPCa Exposes Election Discrepancies and Demands Accountability for Next Election
The Election Integrity Project California is suing to expose serious 2022 election discrepancies, fighting for accountability to protect the integrity of future elections and ensure that every legal vote is counted.
Lawsuit Filed to End Governor Newsom’s Endless State of Emergency
The Orange County Board of Education and the Children’s Health Defense, an organization run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., filed a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom to end the state of emergency.
Federal Lawsuit Filed Challenging CA Department of Social Services’ Unconstitutional Cancelation of Church School from the Child Food Program
California Department of Social Services permanently cut off a faith-based learning center’s public funding to feed needy children due to their deeply held religious beliefs regarding human sexuality.
Advocates Defends Former Trump Aide in Biden Lawsuit
Garrett Ziegler, the defendant in a lawsuit filed by President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has retained Tyler Law LLP and Advocates for Faith and Freedom to represent him against the claims made by Biden.
Engineer Fired for Objecting to COVID-19 Vaccine
Cerner terminates employee after he submitted a written request for religious accommodation to be exempted from the company’s COVID-19 vaccine policy.
Christian Pastor Sued by LGBTQ+ Pastor for Speaking Against His Membership on Library Board
A former member of the governing body of the St. Joseph, Missouri Public Library claims in a lawsuit that the decision not to re-appoint him last year is a violation of his rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
LMU Students Sue Because of Vaccine-Based Discrimination Policy Coercion
On Saturday, July 24, Tyler & Bursch, LLP, the Law Offices of Nicole C. Pearson, Children’s Health Defense – California Chapter (CHD-CA) and Advocates for Faith & Freedom sued Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Federal Court in the Central District of California, challenging the school’s illegal vaccine, testing, masking, and social distancing mandates on behalf of two LMU undergraduate students.
Targeted for Speaking Truth: Brave Female Student Athletes Challenge Woke Policies Threatening Girls’ Sports and Free Speech
Two female high school athletes take a stand for fair competition in girls’ sports and free speech rights, challenging policies that undermine biological standards and restrict expression.
San Diego Mayor Targets Pastor for Religious Beliefs
The San Diego Human Relations Commission removed Dennis Hodges for his religious beliefs on human creation and transgenderism.
As COVID-19 Wanes, Goleta Water District Still Enforces a Costly and Discriminatory Vaccine Policy
This case challenges the Goleta Water District’s vaccine mandate that forces employees with religious exemptions to take an unpaid leave of absence or pay for bi-weekly COVID-19 tests which can cost up to $800 a month.
Federal Judge Enjoins Santa Clara County’s Discriminatory Vaccine Policy
This case challenges Santa Clara County’s discriminatory vaccine mandate and arbitrary risk tier system that classifies employees as low, medium or high risk.
Godspeak Church Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit to Second Circuit
“The Court’s dismissal of this case is an abdication of its duty to administer justice. The Court allowed the government to harm a church, infringe on its rights, and then get away with it merely because the unlawful orders were lifted. Under this precedent, the government can impose any tyrannical, unconstitutional order so long as the order is rescinded before a case is over.” Stated Nada Higuera, lead counsel.
Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court to End California’s Unconstitutional Election Process
The Election Integrity Project California is advocating for election integrity and transparency, which are critical for the enfranchisement of every eligible voter, regardless of party or political view.
Calvary Chapel San Jose Hit with Major COVID-19 Fines
Pastor Mike McClure and Calvary Chapel San Jose sued Santa Clara County, Dr. Sara Cody, James Williams and the Board of Supervisors for implementing and enforcing unconstitutional COVID-19 public health orders.
School District Employee Released Over COVID-19 Mandates
Lawsuit filed against school district for unlawful discrimination against employee with a religious exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine, who was singled out for mask-wearing and subsequently terminated despite a valid medical exemption.
State and San Joaquin County Finally Held Accountable
Monumental Victory for Two Churches in a California federal lawsuit that challenged government restrictions imposed on places of worship has settled in favor of the churches and their pastors (Plaintiffs): Cross Culture Christian Center (CCCC) of Lodi and its pastor Jon Duncan, and Cornerstone Church of Fresno and its Pastor Jim Franklin.
Word Aflame Ministries Sues City Manager and Neighbor for Colluding to Violate Their Constitutional Rights
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Word Aflame Ministries by the law firms of Tyler & Bursch, LLP, Advocates for Faith & Freedom and National Center for Law & Policy against the City Manager of La Habra Heights, Fabiola Huerta and La Habra Heights resident Juan Garcia. The complaint lists several infringements including violations of free exercise, assembly, speech, equal protection, the Bane Act and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Advocates For Faith & Freedom Files Lawsuit Challenging California’s Transgender Sanctuary Bill
SB 107 allows minors to obtain gender transition procedures like harmful puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and irreversible surgeries without parental consent, while denying parents access to their child’s medical information.
Progressive School Board Pushes to Overturn Conservative’s Victory, Undermining Voter Choice
Despite winning a hard-fought grassroots victory, Mercy Peña now faces an orchestrated effort by progressive opponents to overturn the election results and remove her from the Greenfield School Board.
County Sued for Tracking Churchgoers
Santa Clara County tracked congregants attending church at Calvary Chapel San Jose and even tracked their movements inside the church.
Christian School Subjected to Illegal Search Warrant
Government overreach leads to an unlawful search warrant being executed against a private Christian school.
School District Seeks to Restore Prayer at School Board Meetings
Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), represented by Advocates for Faith & Freedom, has filed a motion to lift a longstanding federal injunction that prohibits the district from opening its school board meetings with a prayer or invocation.
Lawsuit Filed Against Facebook for Instagram Account Censorship
Genevieve Mahoney’s social media account was canceled after she shared a photo from a peaceful rally, exercising her First Amendment rights. She is pursuing a jury trial and seeking damages for the violation of her constitutional rights.
Santa Barbara Unified School District Reverses Its Covid-19 Mandate After Large Protests and on the Eve of a Forthcoming Federal Lawsuit
Today, UnifySB, an association of Santa Barbara teachers, coaches, and staff, was successful in protecting its members’ constitutional and civil rights against the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD).
Lawsuit Challenging Religious Exemption Restriction for Vaccines Filed Against California Attorney General
Lawsuit filed against Attorney General to challenge California SB 277, which restricts religious exemptions for childhood vaccinations.
School Silences Student’s Pro-Life Voice While Amplifying Pro-Abortion Agenda
High school student, S.N., and the Skyline High School Republican Club has filed a lawsuit against Ann Arbor Public Schools and two school officials. The plaintiffs allege that their free speech and equal protection rights were violated when the school refused to broadcast a student announcement opposing Michigan’s Proposal 3, a pro-abortion ballot initiative.
Church Sued for Holding Services During COVID-19
Pastor Mike McClure and Calvary Chapel San Jose were sued by Santa Clara County for holding large, maskless gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free Speech Violation Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Facebook, Twitter, President Biden, and U.S. Surgeon General
Following CDC-led social media training, Facebook and Twitter suspended Justin Hart’s accounts over his masking posts, labeling them “misinformation” as per government guidance. While posting privileges were restored, both platforms now mandate a government-approved viewpoint for platform use.
Teacher Fired for Christian Beliefs
Public school teacher, Jessica Tapia, was fired after her refusal to harm children by affirming the gender ideology policies of her Southern California school district, including the directives to lie to parents.
The Ninth Circuit Will Hear a Landmark Union Case Involving 20 Lifeguards
Over twenty lifeguards filed a lawsuit against their union, the California State Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the State of California for unlawfully conscripting them into union membership and forcing them to maintain membership for nearly four years.
Santa Clara County Employees Sue for Religious Discrimination Over Vaccine Mandate
Advocates for Faith & Freedom, together with Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz, represents 33 current and former Santa Clara County employees who were denied religious accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Despite sincerely held religious objections, these employees were placed on indefinite, unpaid leave and stripped of their livelihoods.
Missouri Church and Congregant Targeted in Defamation Lawsuit by Transgender Librarian
A biological man, who identifies as a transgender woman and works in the children’s section of a library, filed a defamation lawsuit in Missouri state court against Grace Church.
Female Athletes File Federal Lawsuit to Defend Fairness, Safety, and Equal Opportunity in California High School Sports
Three female athletes from Jurupa Valley High School have filed suit against the California Department of Education, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), and Jurupa Unified School District for violating their rights under Title IX and the U.S. Constitution.
Christian Prison Ministry Sued…for Being Christian
Advocates is representing Prison Ministry of America (PMA), a non-profit Christian organization, who is being sued by a Muslim religious leader.
Pastor Jim Domen v. Vimeo
As you may recall, in 2019, Advocates took on a case against Vimeo, a video sharing platform, to fight against the increasing problem of social media sites discriminating against Christian views.
Parents Seek Injunction on Behalf of LAUSD Students to Resume In-Person Learning Immediately and Without Restriction
Children’s Health Defense California (CHD-CA) and Southern California Law Firm Tyler & Bursch, LLP filed a complaint in U.S. District Court on behalf of their clients, parents seeking to bar Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Los Angeles County officials from continuing to implement certain mandates on their children as a requirement for them to return to in-person learning.
Lawsuit Filed Against Kaiser for Religious Discrimination
Kaiser terminates employee after he submitted a written request for religious accommodation to be exempted from the company’s COVID-19 vaccine policy.
Elementary School Teacher Faces Retaliation for Opposing District Policies on Transgenderism
A veteran teacher and two-time “Teacher of the Year” in a Los Angeles County School District, was placed on administrative leave after opposing district policies on transgenderism at a school board meeting.
Church Rejected for Embracing Biblical Beliefs
The Pines Church was denied a long-term rental within a Maine High School because it held biblical beliefs.
School District Sued for Restricting CRT and Upholding Parental Rights
Political activists file lawsuit against California school board to silence and quash any resistance to thwart their immoral and socialist agenda.
School District Places Employee on Leave Over ‘Trump’ Branded Gear
Alyssa Esquivel, a school district employee, was placed on leave for having “Trump” lettering on backpack and water bottle.
California Doctors File Federal Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Medical Censorship Law
AB 2098 declares that it will be deemed “unprofessional conduct” for doctors to advise their patients of any view that deviates from the official position of the State regarding COVID-19.
City Will Stop at Nothing to Prevent Adventure Church from Acquiring Property
In December 2020, anti-Christian activist groups started protesting the Church’s purchase of the historic property because they did not want a religious group to own the property.
Female Athletes File Federal Lawsuit to Defend Fairness, Safety, and Equal Opportunity in California High School Sports
Three female athletes from Jurupa Valley High School have filed suit against the California Department of Education, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), and Jurupa Unified School District for violating their rights under Title IX and the U.S. Constitution.
Santa Clara County Employees Sue for Religious Discrimination Over Vaccine Mandate
Advocates for Faith & Freedom, together with Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz, represents 33 current and former Santa Clara County employees who were denied religious accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Despite sincerely held religious objections, these employees were placed on indefinite, unpaid leave and stripped of their livelihoods.
Targeted for Speaking Truth: Brave Female Student Athletes Challenge Woke Policies Threatening Girls’ Sports and Free Speech
Two female high school athletes take a stand for fair competition in girls’ sports and free speech rights, challenging policies that undermine biological standards and restrict expression.
Issues
Where We Stand Firm
Religious Freedom
Protects right to practice religion freely, resisting government overreach and discrimination.
Free Speech
Defends free speech from government, school, and Big Tech censorship and coercion.
Parental Rights
Protects parents’ constitutional right to direct their children’s care and upbringing.
Church & State
First Amendment protects religious freedom by keeping government out of faith matters.
Election Integrity
Ensuring secure, fair elections to protect every citizen’s sacred right to vote.
Religious Land Use
Protecting religious institutions from discriminatory zoning and land use restrictions.
Newsletters
Advancing Truth in the Highest Courts
History is not shaped by accident. It is shaped by conviction, courage, and the quiet obedience of those who refuse to bow when truth is under assault. This month, we witnessed all three.
Twenty Years of God’s Faithfulness. Twenty Years of Safeguarding America’s Future.
This anniversary year was marked by a powerful moment of reflection and resolve at our 20th Anniversary Gala. Surrounded by pastors, partners, supporters, community leaders and courageous clients, we gave thanks for God’s faithfulness. The evening served not only as a celebration of victories won, but as a recommitment to the battles still ahead.
A Season of Victory, Gratitude, and Bold Expectation
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, our hearts are full–and resolute. This year marks a defining moment not only in our ongoing legal work, but in the very life of our ministry. Advocates for Faith & Freedom is celebrating 20 years of defending religious liberty, championing truth, and standing unapologetically in the public square for the for the God-given rights of His people!
Our Team
Your Rights, Our Relentless Mission

Robert Tyler
President and Chief Counsel

Joel Oster
Vice President and Chief of Trial Litigation

Erin Mersino
Vice President and Chief of Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation

Julianne Fleischer
Senior Legal Counsel






