Kelly Shackelford
Kelly Shackelford
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Kelly Shackelford is a well-known American lawyer and Christian activist who has been involved in various high-profile cases related to freedom of speech, religious liberty, and the separation of church and state.
Full Name and Common Aliases
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Kelly William Shackelford was born on October 13, 1966. He is commonly known as Kelly Shackelford or Bill Shackelford.
Birth and Death Dates
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October 13, 1966 (birth date), still living
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Lawyer, Christian Activist
Kelly Shackelford is the President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, a non-profit organization that specializes in protecting religious freedom and advocating for the separation of church and state.
Early Life and Background
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Shackelford was born in Houston, Texas. He grew up in a devout Christian family and credits his faith as a driving force behind his advocacy work. Shackelford earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and later attended South Texas College of Law, where he received his law degree.
Major Accomplishments
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Shackelford has been involved in numerous high-profile cases that have shaped the landscape of religious freedom and free speech in America. Some notable accomplishments include:
Representing churches and organizations in high-stakes litigation related to zoning regulations, property rights, and government overreach.
Arguing several landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, including _Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC_ (2012) and _Zarda v. Altitude Express_ (2020).
* Building a reputation as a tireless advocate for individual liberties and property rights.
Notable Works or Actions
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Shackelford has written several articles and op-eds on topics related to religious freedom, free speech, and government overreach. He is also a frequent guest commentator on national news outlets, offering expert analysis on high-profile cases and policy issues.
Impact and Legacy
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Kelly Shackelford's work at First Liberty Institute has helped protect the rights of millions of Americans who are impacted by government policies that infringe upon their freedom of speech or religion. His commitment to advocacy and litigation has led to several landmark court decisions that have shaped the course of American history.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Shackelford's unwavering dedication to protecting individual liberties has made him a respected and sought-after voice in the national conversation on religious freedom and free speech. His commitment to upholding the principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution has earned him widespread recognition as a champion of American values.
As President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, Kelly Shackelford continues to lead the charge for individual liberties and property rights. His legacy is built upon a foundation of tireless advocacy, unwavering commitment, and unshakeable faith in the principles that have made America great.
Quotes by Kelly Shackelford
The different sorts of creative legal challenges had already occurred, and so it was drafted in a way to make it impervious to those kinds of attacks.
The idea that we should have the government come between a child and her parents is a violation of everything we believe in this country.
The majority of Texans believe marriage is between a man and a woman. The biggest issue we have is getting the word out. Most people have no idea this election is coming.
This is a pretty strong message to Congress and the Senate before they vote on a marriage protection amendment. Most politicians are not going to want to stand up for the duty of standing in front of a steamroller.
This is an incredible opportunity to overturn outrageous judicial activism and to stop a grotesque procedure that can only be described as infanticide.
It was written with lock-tight language to avoid any sort of lawsuit having any real chance of success.
The government has zero right to prohibit private citizens from living out their faith and sharing it with other folks in schools.
We think the vast majority of people in Texas are with us but that doesn't help if they don't show up.
We wanted to make sure that the kids knew that they were not going to be called down, that they were not going to be belittled.