Legal Advocacy Victories

Texas — FFRF was able to convince the Ponder Independent School District in Texas not to include any religious speakers at graduation ceremonies in the future. A district parent informed …

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Tennessee — After learning of a Tennessee elementary school’s multiple unconstitutional religious entanglements in school activities, FFRF contacted the Gibson County Special School District. FFRF learned of multiple violations occurring …

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Oklahoma — The Muskogee Public Schools system in Oklahoma informed FFRF that schools within the district would be reviewed in order to make sure all clubs are not interfering with …

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Ohio — FFRF made sure that a religious illusionist wouldn’t pull another trick on the Pickering Schools System in Pickerington, Ohio, after the evangelist used a school assembly to invite …

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North Carolina — The Whiteville City Schools system in North Carolina took corrective action after FFRF discovered that school staff were using their roles to direct meetings of the Fellowship …

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New Jersey — FFRF’s work ensured that the West Deptford Township Committee in New Jersey meetings would no longer begin with a prayer delivered by government officials. A community member …

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Indiana — FFRF got involved after hearing that the East Noble School Corporation Board of Trustees in Indiana asked potential appointees to act in accordance with “the values of God” …

More » from A Board of Trustees in Indiana stopped asking potential appointees to act in accordance with “the values of God” as part of its interview process. (Jan/Feb 2026)

Kansas — FFRF has worked with the Twin Valley Schools system to ensure that a district sports coach will stop leading his team members in prayer before games. A student …

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Idaho — After FFRF contacted the Weiser School District in Idaho for the third time regarding religious content in Veterans Day assemblies, the new superintendent assured compliance with the First …

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