Kelly Shackelford

OPINION June 16

New Supreme Court poll reveals Americans’ clear message to Congress

New Supreme Court poll reveals Americans’ clear message to Congress – leave judiciary alone. Left’s ethics claims and other attacks don’t resonate with voters.

OPINION December 27, 2022

Supreme Court respected religious liberty in 2022, but will it in 2023?

As we approach 2023, too many have not gotten the Supreme Court's clear message that religious liberty must be respected.

OPINION April 24, 2022

Teachers and coaches deserve to have their civil rights protected

The Bremerton, Wash. School District fired Coach Joe Kennedy for praying by himself after his games.

OPINION February 25, 2022

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is a threat to Constitutional rights

After weeks of waiting, President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he will nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court to succeed retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, Americans can expect a Justice committed to continuing her career of liberal activism on the bench.

OPINION November 20, 2021

Biden's Supreme Court commission failed to convince Americans to change anything

President Joe Biden's commission on the Supreme Court appeared to be political cover for those on the Left hoping they could reshape the Constitution to secure the Left’s political gains of 2020.

OPINION October 4, 2021

Kelly Shackelford: Supreme Court-packing threat looms as justices return

As the Supreme Court of the United States returns to in-person arguments, all ears will be tuned to One First Street, NE, as the justices consider several cases impacting our constitutional rights.

OPINION May 24, 2021

Kelly Shackelford: Biden's secret court-packing commission – here's what first meeting tells of Dems' plans

President Joe Biden, already under intense criticism for lack of transparency on his border and immigration policies, is launching his Supreme Court “reform” commission in a way that is sure to bring more suspicion and mistrust his way.

Donald Trump September 27, 2020

Kelly Shackelford: Why Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's Supreme Court pick, will strengthen religious liberty

Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s opinions have favorably strengthened the critical civil rights of American citizens, including religious liberty

First Amendment June 18, 2019

Kelly Shackelford: Why Oregon cake bakers' victory matters so much (for all of us)

On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States threw out a lower court ruling and $135,000 penalty against Aaron and Melissa Klein, for following their religious convictions. The Court’s decision is a victory not only for Aaron and Melissa Klein, but for religious liberty in general.  Now the State of Oregon will be subjected to the Masterpiece test. 

OPINION March 16, 2019

Americans are baffled and confused over the place of religion in public life – Here's what needs to happen

Americans are baffled, frustrated, and confused over court decisions concerning the place of religion in public life.