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Countering Lies About Israel and Palestinian Casualties—the Debate About “Proportionality” | American Center for Law and Justice
The lies about Israel have already started. Having conveniently forgotten that just eleven days ago Israel was subjected to the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust—with over 1,300 men, women, and children hunted down and executed merely for being Jews—everyone is asking the Israelis, “But what about Palestinian casualties”? The wailing and gnashing of teeth over the Israeli response to the atrocities visited upon Israel on October 7 has begun in earnest.
Demanding the UN Stand With Israel in the Face of Hamas War Crimes
Some three days ago, on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Israel was viciously attacked by the terrorist group Hamas and its terrorist allies from the Gaza Strip. Over 800 Israelis—men, women, and children—have reportedly been killed so far, many of them shot down indiscriminately in the streets of their communities or in their homes.
Abortion and the Continuing Brouhaha Over General Officer Promotions
If you believe members of the Biden Administration, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville’s refusal to consent to “unanimous consent” motions to confirm General Officer/Flag Officer promotions for our military is an existential danger to the republic. So let’s just take a deep breath, lean back in our chairs, and consider what is actually happening.
UN Special Rapporteur Claims Israel Has No Right to Self-Defense Against Palestinian Attacks
Anti-Israel forces are at it again at the U.N. Francesca Albanese, U.N. Special Rapporteur for “oPt” (shorthand for “occupied Palestinian territory”), recently tweeted that Israel cannot claim the right to defend itself against Palestinian attacks because Israel purportedly “oppresses” the Palestinians and “colonizes” their land. What rubbish! When democratic societies like Israel are under attack based on false accusations, we who believe in the rule of law and truth must stand and be counted.
Hostility to Jesus on Display Again: This Time About a Book on Jesus and His Lessons on Leadership
Despite repeated claims that the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) is not opposed to Christianity, it seems to focus a lot of its time and effort on trying to remove Christian symbols and products from the public square. Recently, the MRFF attacked a painting at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy because it included a likeness of Jesus standing near a lifeboat containing survivors of a ship that had been torpedoed and sunk in the Indian Ocean in World War II.
US Merchant Marine Academy Succumbs to Anti-Religious Bigot Demands Regarding Jesus Painting
Recently, the newly installed superintendent at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) was challenged by the president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), an anti-Christian organization that roams the country committed to ridding the public square of all religious expression. The most recent target was a large painting hanging in Wiley Hall at the USMMA in Kings Point, New York. The 10 ft. by 19 ft.
Easter Bunnies OK, Bibles at Easter Not So Much: The Anti-Religion Crusaders Are at it Again, This Time at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Albuquerque | American Center for Law and Justice
These are trying times. At home, we have runaway inflation, attempts to indoctrinate our kids while telling parents they have no say their children’s education, an unending influx of illegal immigrants crossing our sieve of a southern border, and a President who always seems to make the wrong decision, to name but a few of our problems.
Progressive, Left-Wing, Anti-Christian Lunacy: Banning Wreaths Placed at Veterans' Gravesites To Honor Veterans' Service and Sacrifice at Christmas
Guess what? It’s the Christmas season again, and all the usual anti-Christmas, anti-Christian loons have begun rearing their ugly heads to claim constitutional violations are occurring here, there, and everywhere else they look. What’s the big issue this year? Private citizens placing privately financed wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at national cemeteries to honor them for their service and sacrifice. So, who could be doing such a dastardly deed?
Stop Despicable Attack on Military Families at Christmas
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Another Bible Attacked for Being Part of a POW/MIA Display—This Time at Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Alameda | American Center for Law and Justice
Guess what? Another group of hypersensitive folks has apparently been shocked to find a “sectarian Christian Bible”—yes, the one with two Testaments—hiding in plain sight in a POW/MIA memorial at Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Alameda.
Attempting To Bring the International Criminal Court (ICC) Into Compliance With International Law
As you already know if you’ve been following our prior blogs, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a creation of the Rome Statute. You may also remember that we have pointed out that the Rome Statute contains provisions that violate the legal rights of States, like the United States and Israel, that are not a party to the treaty. Further, ICC officials and judges have also engaged in practices that violate the rights of non-party States.
Biden Administration Makes the Keystone Cops Look Organized
I don’t know if you noticed it or not, but the President of the Republic of Korea was in Hawaii recently personally escorting the remains of U.S. servicemen who died during the Korean War back to their homeland. That was an exhibition of real class and showed genuine respect for the sacrifices made by American soldiers on behalf of South Korea during the Korean War.
Memorial Day: Why We Remember Those Who Died for Our Nation
America, sleep soundly tonight. The Soldiers of Bravo Company will tuck you in with the power of freedom and all that it offers. They will ask nothing in return of you and it is likely they never will. When you see these few, these happy few, tell them you love them for their sacrifice and that you slept well tonight.
Breaking: ACLJ Secures Big Win Against the Deep State in Federal Court
We just won big in court. We’ve been fighting for five years regarding the Obama-Biden Administration censoring an official State Department press briefing video to delete an embarrassing admission that the Administration lied about its Iran deal negotiations. The Administration initially claimed the deletion was a “glitch,” but after receiving our Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, they admitted it was deliberate.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Joins the ACLJ as Senior Counsel for Global Affairs
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has served our nation with honor throughout his entire life. From his military service to Congress to the State Department, Secretary Pompeo has fought to defend freedom, national security, and our constitutional republic. Now it is my privilege to announce that Secretary Mike Pompeo is joining the ACLJ to serve in a new role as Senior Counsel for Global Affairs.
GRENELL: Biden CIA Nominee Bill Burns Had My Support Until Troubling Revelations of His Connections with China Surfaced
I originally applauded the decision by President Biden to nominate Ambassador Bill Burns to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The idea that an outsider would bring a new perspective to the agency is definitely a goal worthy of support. Burns, a 33-year career foreign service officer, has been a consumer of the CIA’s products long enough to know what is useful for policymakers.
ACLJ Submits Critical Legal Analysis to U.S. Senate on Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial
Tomorrow the Senate will begin the unconstitutional impeachment trial of a former President. There is nothing in the Constitution that provides for this, and in fact, several sections of the Constitution would preclude this trial from taking place.
The Biden Administration Is Resurrecting the Worst of Obama’s Middle East Policies
The French have a saying: “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” which roughly translates into English as, “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” We’re seeing this principle being lived out before our eyes.
HISTORIC: President Trump Announces Peace Deal Between Israel & UAE
This could really be a milestone moment in world history. President Trump just announced a landmark peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Here’s what President Trump said in his announcement of the deal: Just a few moments ago, I hosted a very special call with two friends, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [of] Israel and Mohammad Bin Sayid of the United Arab Emirates, where they agreed to finalize a historical peace agreement. Everybody said this would be impossible.
Don’t Ban Bible Verses in the Military
US Military Don’t Ban Bible Verses in the Military Don’t Ban Bible Verses in the Military Don’t Ban Bible Verses in the Military Christian faith in the military is once again under fire. For years, our brave men and women in the military have been able to choose to select dog tags from a faith-based company that inscribes Bible verses on them. These scripture verses – such as Joshua 1:9 (“Be strong and courageous. . . .”) and Psalm 27:3 (“Though my enemies attack me, I will not fear . . .
Defending Religious Liberty in the Military
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2019 Victories: Christian Mom Asia Bibi’s 10-Year Nightmare Finally Over
This is the latest installment of our year-end victories series looking back at some of the numerous victories by the ACLJ in 2019. The ACLJ fights for life and religious freedom all across the world, and this year we celebrated a tremendous victory when a Christian woman was finally freed from a 10-year nightmare ordeal. Asia Bibi, Christian mother of five, was sentenced to hang because she drank from the same water as a Muslim coworker.
We Must End Anti-Semitism in Congress
Anti-Semitism has no place – especially in Congress. Congresswomen Ilhan Omar (MN) and Rashida Tlaib (MI) have repeatedly engaged in anti-Semitic rhetoric. Rep. Omar said that support for Israel is “all about the Benjamins” – a bigoted accusation that Jews control all the money. She’s attacked Jews and anyone who supports Israel as having a dual allegiance – another anti-Semitic trope. Rep. Tlaib said she has a “calming feeling” about the Holocaust.
Radio Recap: Maddow’s Racial Smear Against Jewish Judicial Nominee
Rachel Maddow recently went on a racial rant against Second Circuit Court of Appeals nominee, Steve Menashi. Today on the broadcast, we discussed Rachel Maddow’s radical rant of attacks and misrepresentations against Steve Menashi and the rise of anti-Semitism that have been recently revealed. The first two attacks were made by Maddow, and the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR).
Radio Recap: Reps. Omar and Tlaib Threaten Israel’s Aid
Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib slammed Israel in a press conference yesterday, calling for the U.S. to defund Israel. Today on the show we discussed how Reps. Tlaib and Omar – the first two Muslim women elected to Congress – attacked Israel at a joint press conference in Rep. Omar’s home state of Minnesota yesterday, stating their desire to cut off U.S. foreign aid to Israel.
VICTORY REPORT: Enforcement of HHS Rule Cutting Millions in Title X Tax Dollars from Planned Parenthood Begins
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration dealt a painful blow to Planned Parenthood and other abortion businesses through a new rule blocking millions from abortion providers. Now is the first deadline for the abortion industry to prove it’s complying. The ACLJ has been involved in this fight to block taxpayer funds under Title X from going to the abortion industry for decades. We submitted official public comments in support of the rule.
Is the Mission Accomplished in Afghanistan?
You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away; know when to run. ---Don Schlitz, 1976, The Gambler In a recent poll by Concerned Veterans of America (CVA), veterans and military families overwhelmingly support a full withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Afghanistan. They also support leaving Syria by a wide margin.
End Anti-Semitism in Congress
Anti-Semitism has no place – especially in Congress. Congresswomen Ilhan Omar (MN) and Rashida Tlaib (MI) have repeatedly engaged in anti-Semitic rhetoric. Rep. Omar said that support for Israel is “all about the Benjamins” – a bigoted accusation that Jews control all the money. She’s attacked Jews and anyone who supports Israel as having a dual allegiance – another anti-Semitic trope. Rep. Tlaib said she has a “calming feeling” about the Holocaust.
Religious Liberty Amendment Would Extend Existing Religious Protection to Religious Ministries
Anti-religious freedom groups seeking to prevent church-based ministries from providing critical humanitarian aid and services through government grants and contracts have declared war. This time, their target is a modest, common sense measure offered by Representative Steve Russell (OK-5), which recently passed in the House Armed Services Committee. Rep.
Victory: Business Owners Have the Right to Hold Prayer in the Workplace
As a business owner, have you ever been subjected to an investigation by the civil rights commission in your state as a result of an unfounded complaint of religious discrimination? If so, you are not alone. While civil rights laws protect employees from unequal treatment, including discrimination, they can sometimes be applied in an overzealous manner to impinge upon the rights of a private business owner.
Don’t Prosecute Our Brave Soldiers
It’s disturbing and infuriating to the core. Our soldiers face a grave new threat, and it’s not from the terrorists. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering prosecuting U.S. soldiers – our heroes in the war on terror – for war crimes. The same ICC that has repeatedly attempted to wrongfully prosecute Israeli soldiers for defending the Israeli people now has its targets set on American heroes.
ACLJ Comes to Defense of USAF General Under Fire from MRFF for Publicly Professing His Christian Faith
Once again, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) wants to keep God out of our military and is attacking anyone who professes his or her Christian faith. Now MRFF is attacking a respected Air Force General, demanding he be investigated for expressing his Christian faith.
Victory: ACLJ Defeats Religious Discrimination as Local Government Tries to Block Montana Church from Opening
Religious liberty is still under attack here in America. Last week, the ACLJ stepped in to ensure that a church in Montana would be able to open its doors and worship at its new location. The church contacted the ACLJ earlier this month after it was informed by the city zoning department that it would never be able to occupy the building provided to the church by a donor. The church was already in the process of moving from its old location when they were notified and had nowhere to go.
Taxpayer Funded Planned Parenthood Spending Hundreds of Thousands to Block Judge Kavanaugh from SCOTUS
We told you how the pro-abortion Left was losing its collective mind at the President’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court. This was not surprising given the fact that Judge Kavanaugh is an incredibly intelligent jurist with a proven record of unwavering commitment to the rule of law. Judge Kavanaugh is also the thing that perhaps scares the Left the most – a man of faith.
ACLJ Back in Court Against Big Abortion
Just over three years ago, the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) released a series of videos that shocked the conscience of the American public, showing senior abortion providers openly discussing illegal practices such as profiting from the sale of the body parts of aborted babies and altering abortion methods to procure fetal specimens.
ACLJ Lawsuit Obtains Previously Classified Obama State Department Report on Anti-Israel UNRWA – Will Be Challenging Key Redactions | American Center for Law and Justice
The ACLJ has just obtained a crucial Obama Administration report on an anti-Israel U.N. agency, which many in Congress believe will expose the U.N. agency’s fraudulent over-reporting on the number of Palestinian “refugees.” Until now, the Obama State Department’s report on United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) had been classified. The fact that it has now been declassified is a big win in and of itself. That’s step one.
ACLJ Uncovers More Evidence the Obama Administration Knew It Was Funding Anti-Israel, Pro-Abbas Group Intent on Unseating the Government of Israel
In our ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, the ACLJ has just uncovered what appears to be direct correspondence between the CEO of an anti-Israel group that was being funded by the Obama State Department and undisclosed recipients at the State Department itself. This revelation undercuts the Obama Administration’s efforts to distance itself from the group’s efforts to defeat Israel’s Prime Minister in the upcoming elections.
The Fight to Defund Planned Parenthood Goes to the Supreme Court
The ACLJ filed a friend-of-the-court brief this week in the Supreme Court in an important case involving the states’ prerogative to defund Planned Parenthood. The case is Gee v. Planned Parenthood of Gulf Coast, Inc. We filed in support of the State of Louisiana’s decision to disqualify Planned Parenthood as a provider of healthcare services to Medicaid patients.
VICTORY: Federal Appeals Court Upholds Our National Motto, Dismissing Atheist Challenge to "In God We Trust" on Our Currency
A federal appellate court has just dismissed an atheist lawsuit, agreeing once again with our arguments that the National Motto – In God We Trust – does not violate the Constitution. Earlier this week, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s decision dismissing Michael Newdow’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Motto.
ACLJ Delivers Critical Submission to the U.N. Human Rights Council to End This Sham Trial and Bring American Pastor Andrew Brunson Home
It’s intolerable. We told you the trial of imprisoned American Pastor Andrew Brunson has been nothing but a complete and utter sham. We’re taking action. “Secret witnesses”, unjustified trial delays, and now the Turkish judges have basically barred any witnesses for Pastor Andrew’s defense. This pretense of justice has gone on long enough. We’ve just delivered a critical legal submission to the U.N. Human Rights Council on behalf of Pastor Andrew.
New FOIA Documents Released: Comey-Led FBI Lost Chain of Custody for Clinton Email Server During Investigation
It’s a shocking investigatory misstep. We’ve just obtained new FOIA documents showing that the Comey-led FBI lost the chain of custody for one of Hillary Clinton’s email servers during its supposed investigation. In September of last year, the ACLJ issued a FOIA request to the FBI seeking, among other things, documents concerning the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a personal email server in sending and receiving classified documents.
MRFF Continues Relentless Unfounded Attack on Our Military and the Bible in POW Displays – We’re Not Backing Down | American Center for Law and Justice
Recently, we shared that Attorney Donald G. Rehkopf and the inappropriately named Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) sent a formal complaint to Rear Admiral Paul D. Pearigen, MC, USN, because a Bible and a bi-lingual placard were part of the POW/MIA Display at the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler in Okinawa, Japan.
Major Victory: U.S. to Stop Funding Palestinian Authority over “Pay for Slay” Payments to Terrorists at War With Israel
In a big victory for America and our ally Israel, and a fitting tribute to an American soldier, one of the most heinous misuses of U.S. tax dollars ever has come to an end. For years, the “pay for slay” program used American aid money to subsidize terrorists at war with Israel. The Palestinian Authority (PA) utilized hundreds of millions of free U.S. tax dollars as it recruited and rewarded new jihadists to murder Americans and Israelis. The American people should not be paying for terrorism.
Victory: ACLJ Protects Christian Student’s Right to Include Religious Viewpoint in Assignments
We recently secured an important victory on behalf of a student attending a community college in Oregon when the school rightly recognized his First Amendment right to address curricular assignments from a religious viewpoint. The situation arose when, after multiple back-and-forth communications involving faith, the professor read the student’s latest assignment, an essay on friendship, in which the student alluded to the intimately close friendship one might have as a Christian with Jesus.
European Union Responds to ACLJ Letter on Genocide: "We Fully Share Your Concerns for the Plight of Christians"
We have just received two critical responses from key world leaders in our global campaign to protect Christians facing genocide. (You can read about the second response from a representative of the British Prime Minister here.) For the past several years we have been telling you about the unthinkable genocide of Christians that has been waged by ISIS (the Islamic State) in Iraq and in Syria. We’ve detailed the most barbaric persecution imaginable.
Advising the ICC Prosecutor: 5 Reasons Why the ICC Lacks Jurisdiction Over Israeli Nationals | American Center for Law and Justice
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is once again preparing to pursue a war crimes investigation against Israel. These allegations of war crimes are brought by none other than the terrorist-led Palestinian Authority (PA) Unity Government that celebrates and rewards the murder of American and Israeli civilians. Yet, instead of investigating and prosecuting Palestinian terrorists, the ICC continually looks for ways to attack Israel.
ACLJ Seeks Full Court Review in Big Abortion Case | American Center for Law and Justice
Today the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), along with its co-counsel, filed a petition with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals seeking rehearing in the appeal involving the undercover investigation of the abortion industry conducted by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP). In particular, we asked that eleven judges of the court consider this important case (otherwise known as en banc or full court review).
ACLJ: Iran Convicts and Sentences American Pastor Saeed to Prison because of his Christian Faith
(Washington, DC) - The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which focuses on constitutional and human rights law, said today’s action by an Iranian court convicting and sentencing American Pastor Saeed Abedini for his Christian faith is a travesty that sadly underscores Iran’s brazen violation of international law and a tragic reminder that Iran is one of the world’s worst offenders of religious freedom.
Pastor Saeed's Wife Expresses Gratitude to Donald Trump for Raising Her Husband's Plight
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has elevated the case of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran because of his Christian faith. Trump has tweeted about Pastor Saeed's case and the need for the U.S. government to do more to free Pastor Saeed. Pastor Saeed's wife, Naghmeh, had said she would like to meet Donald Trump to personally thank him for his concern. That meeting occurred today at Trump's office in New York City.
From Darkness to Light: Three Words of Wisdom from a Former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” – Ephesians 6:12, KJV When we first walked into the office of Abby Johnson, the former Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life activist, the first thing that stood out was a 2008 Employee of the Year Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas.
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