Tag Archives: David Shestokas

The State of Georgia vs. Pastor Steve Lee

Posted on November 30, 2023 by David E Smith

“America’s Chaplain,” Steve Lee answers questions about his ongoing story of service, persecution and courage. Hear how he ministered to first responders at incidents like 9-11 and Columbine and why he’s compelled to stand for the truth and not plea to a lie, even if it means facing trials, persecution and prison.

Posted in Federal | Tagged David Shestokas, Election Integrity, Fani Willis, Fulton County, James Pittman, January 6th Riots, president donald trump, RICO, Ruby Freeman, Steve Lee | Comments Off

America’s Chaplain and the Fight for Justice

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

“America's Chaplain” and Illinois Pastor, Steve Lee, now has a GiveSendGo account to collect funds for his legal defense: www.GiveSendGo.com/ChaplainLee. We at Illinois Family Institute have been raising funds for him too, collecting tax-deductible donations at www.IllinoisFamily.org/Contribute and letting people designate to the Pastor Lee Legal Defense cause.

Posted in Faith, Federal, Fundraiser, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty | Tagged America's Chaplain and the Fight for Justice, Citizen Engagement Lab, Columbine, David Shestokas, Faithful America, Fani Willis, George Soros, Ground Zero, Hurricane Katrina, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mandalay Bay, Mark Meadows, Mayor Giuliani, Open Society Foundation, Pastor Lee Legal Defense, President Biden, President Trump, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Southern Poverty Law Center, Steve Lee | Comments Off

America’s Pastor: Freedom of Religion & Freedom of Speech Under Attack

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

“If I am to be effective, which I believe I am, we must always see the hurting human in front of us and compassionately, sensitively, truthfully confront that person with the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ.” These are the honest and sincere words of Reverend Stephen Lee, also known as America’s Pastor. Recently, Reverend Lee was indicted in Georgia for so-called election interference, along with 18 others, including former president Donald Trump. The state alleges Lee and others “unlawfully conspired and endeavored to conduct and participate in a criminal enterprise in Fulton County, Georgia, and elsewhere.”

Posted in Faith, Federal, Fundraiser, Religious Liberty | Tagged 9/11, America’s Pastor – Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Speech Under Attack, Barack Obama, Biden, Bill of Rights, David Shestokas, Donald Trump, First Amendment, Free Speech, Fulton Georgia, George W. Bush, government, Great Depression, James Madison, ObamaCare, POM, Religious Liberty, RICO Act, Stephen Lee, Supreme Court, Tom Sawyer, U.S. Constitution, WTC Memorial, WW II | Comments Off

Illinois Pastor Indicted Alongside Trump in Georgia

Posted on August 25, 2023 by David E Smith

An Illinois pastor and former Ground Zero Chaplain has been charged in connection with efforts to intimidate Georgia election workers. David Shestokas, a well-known attorney, is defending this national hero.

Posted in Faith, Religious Liberty | Tagged Catrina Petersen, David Shestokas, Donald Trump, Fani Willis, Fulton County, RICO Act, RICO violation, Ruby Freeman, Stephen Cliffgard Lee, Stephen Lee | Comments Off

SCOTUS Upholds Religious Freedom in Education Choice

Posted on June 21, 2022 by David E Smith

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a decisive victory for religious freedom and school choice this morning in a 6-3 ruling in the Carson v. Makin case.

Posted in Education, Religious Liberty | Tagged Carson v. Makin, David Shestokas, Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, First Amendment, First Liberty Institute, Free Exercise clause, Inc. v. Comer, John Roberts, Kelly Shackelford, School Choice, Stephen Breyer, Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, U.S. Supreme Court | Comments Off

Illinois State Board of Elections Sued for Failing to Provide Requested Voter Data

Posted on September 23, 2020 by David E Smith

As Election Day November 3 nears tensions in the country continue to run high. The candidates, parties, and voters are expressing worry over mail-in balloting which is being promoted over in-person voting due to the recent pandemic. In the midst of this unease, the Illinois Conservative Union (ICU), along with Judicial Watch, have filed suit against the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Posted in Illinois Politics | Tagged Carol Davis, David Shestokas, Heartland Institute, Illinois Conservative Union, Illinois State Board of Elections, Judicial Watch, National Voter Registration Act, Steve Sandvoss, Tom Fitton | Comments Off

Pastor Sues Sheriff and State’s Attorney to Ensure Religious Liberty

Posted on May 30, 2020 by David E Smith

A suit to enjoin the Grundy County State’s Attorney and Sheriff from enforcing Governor JB Pritzker’s worship restrictions has been filed by a local church. The continuing worship restrictions are contained in Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-32. Pastor Gionvennatti is seeking court protection to ensure that all citizens’ constitutional rights are affirmed without question and that religious liberties are not ever again infringed by egregious government overreach.

Posted in Religious Liberty | Tagged Bill of Rights, Corona Virus, COVID–19, David Shestokas, Illinois Department of Public Health, JB Pritzker, Richard Gionvennatti, Standing in the Word Ministries | Comments Off

Creating the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Benjamin D. Smith

Historian David Shestokas says “the principles that are found nation’s founding documents are not Republican or Democrat. And rather than divide us, those principles can unite us.

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