Dear Friend, No American should lose a job for expressing sincerely held religious beliefs. But that’s exactly what happened to Lacey Smith. Lacey was a respected flight attendant at Alaska Airlines. When the company invited employees to discuss proposed federal legislation on an internal message board, she believed she could participate in the conversation like everyone else. Instead, she lost her job. I’m Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel of First Liberty. When I learned what happened to Lacey, I knew we had to get involved. I knew we had to stand with Lacey.  Lacey shared concerns rooted in her faith about the potential impact of the legislation on religious freedom, women, and people of faith. She wasn’t disrespectful. She wasn’t disruptive. She simply expressed her sincerely held beliefs. But instead of respecting her right to participate in the discussion, Alaska Airlines first investigated and then terminated her.. That’s not only unfair. It’s illegal. Federal law protects Americans from religious discrimination in the workplace. No employer should be able to punish workers because of their faith. That’s why First Liberty is fighting for Lacey. No One Should Be Fired for Expressing Their Faith
Help Stop Religious Discrimination in the Workplace But this case is about more than one flight attendant losing one job. It’s about whether Americans can openly express faith-based viewpoints in the workplace without risking their careers. A victory for Lacey could help strengthen protections for countless employees who want the freedom to live and work according to their convictions. Unfortunately, stories like this are becoming more common. Across America, people of faith are increasingly finding themselves pressured to stay silent about their beliefs or face serious consequences. Lacey’s case shows exactly why this fight matters. The freedom to express your beliefs shouldn’t end when you walk into work. That’s why we're asking for your help today. When you support First Liberty, you’re partnering with an organization that has a proven record of defending religious freedom in court. Our attorneys win 90% of the time across all legal matters. And when cases reach the U.S. Supreme Court, we’ve won 100% of those we’ve argued. And we do that without ever sending clients like Lacey a bill. Cases like Lacey’s are only possible because faithful supporters make them possible. That’s why I’m especially grateful to share that every gift can have an even greater impact. Right now, thanks to a generous $250,000 Challenge Grant, your gift can go even further to help defend Lacey and countless other Americans facing religious discrimination in the workplace. Please give today and help ensure Lacey doesn’t have to face this fight alone. Together, we can help ensure people of faith don't have to choose between their beliefs and their careers. Yes, I will stand with Lacey today! » Grateful for you,
Kelly Kelly Shackelford
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
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