AG Paxton Urges HHS to Implement Rules Restoring Religious Freedom and Conscience Rights for Americans
“It is encouraging to see HHS taking concrete steps to restore the rule of law and respect for our Constitution,” Attorney General Paxton said. “All of us must be able to abide by our religious, moral and ethical beliefs without fear that our government will intimidate and discriminate against us for doing so.”
AG Paxton Files Amicus Brief in Lawsuit to Protect Religious Freedom of Montgomery County Judge Wayne Mack
“Judge Mack's tradition of courtroom prayer is constitutional and follows the Supreme Court's model of acceptable religious expression,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The case against Montgomery County for Judge Mack's practices should be dismissed. The lawsuit is nothing more than another attempt by a group to exclude religious freedom from public life.”
Attorney General Paxton Applauds Senate Interim Hearing on Religious Liberties in Texas
“Religious liberty is the First Freedom established in the Bill of Rights, and the moral bedrock upon which our nation has been built. I commend the Texas Senate, Chairwoman Joan Huffman, and Lt. Gov. Patrick for holding this hearing and keeping a light shined on this important issue, working to assert these inalienable rights and protect the people of Texas from punishment for simply expressing their sincerely-held religious beliefs.”
Statement by Attorney General Ken Paxton on the Reinstatement of the Kountze Cheerleader Lawsuit
“Religious liberty, deemed by our nation’s founders as the ”˜First Freedom,’ is the foundation upon which our society has been built. I’m pleased the Texas Supreme Court has ensured that the Kountze cheerleaders will be able to continue defending their right to express their faith ”“ the most fundamental of American freedoms.”
Attorney General Paxton Joins Amicus Brief Urging Court to Protect Religious Expression in the U.S. Military
“Religious freedom is a fundamental right and our nation’s armed forces should not have to compromise their right to religious exercise while serving our country,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “The failure of the Court of Criminal Appeals to recognize the applicability of RFRA jeopardizes Congress’ efforts to protect religious liberty. We hope the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will clarify the issue and confirm that RFRA protects our troops’ right to religious freedom.”
Attorney General Paxton Speaks at the Liberty Institute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today delivered the keynote speech at the Liberty Institute Spring Luncheon on defending religious liberty.