(HARRISBURG - May 2, 2023) -- Today, the PA House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 300 (the so-called "Fairness Act") by a narrow 102-98 vote, a bill that would cause significant harm to Pennsylvanians across our Commonwealth, particularly in areas of...
House Bill 300, the so-called "Fairness Act", now being considered in the PA House of Representatives, would give a cause of action to sue religious ministries, schools & churches who hire based on church teachings and their shared mission. What’s worse, the...
The Independence Law Center is a public-interest civil rights law firm affiliated with the Pennsylvania Family Institute. Fox News - Randall Wenger: We need to give robust protection to religious Americans Randall Wenger, chief counsel for the Independence Law...
Randy Wenger, Chief Counsel for the Independence Law Center, is co-counsel for the Faithful Carrier case going to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 18th. "My heart is for religious liberty," said Wenger, in a recent interview with co-counsel First Liberty...
On April 18th, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Gerald Groff, a Lancaster County native who was refused any religious accommodation while working at the United States Postal Service. More and more Americans are joining in...
On February 21, 2023, the Independence Law Center, along with First Liberty Institute, Baker Botts, LLP, and Church State Council, filed their opening brief at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of former mail carrier Gerald Groff. “No employee should be forced to...
City on the Hill (COTH) was founded by the Pennsylvania Family Institute in 2001 with a vision of training and raising up the next generation of leaders. COTH is a biblical worldview and leadership conference for young adults from ages 15-18. After a week, they...
S.B.84 is a much needed solution for Pennsylvanians who wish to exercise their right to express their religion. According to a memo from the Prime Sponsor, Senator Phillips-Hill (R-York), “The senators’ proposal would eliminate a section from the state’s Education...
On Sunday, January 22nd, near the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we recognize Sanctity of Life Sunday. While Roe has joyously been overturned, this day is a time for us to appreciate the priceless value of life, created in God's image and to work towards a...
Watch below to see our informative webinar on the deceptively-named Respect for Marriage Act. We were joined by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and Breakpoint Radio Host, along with Judge Cheryl Allen, retired PA Superior Court Judge and Of Counsel...