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Pakistani Christian Couple Acquitted and Freed From Death Row

Jun. 11Pakistani Christian Couple...

Two Pakistani Christians falsely charged with violating Sections 295-B and 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code on July 20, 2013, were acquitted after spending more than seven years on death row. On April 4, 2014, Shafqat Emmanuel and his wife, Shagufta Kausar, were convicted and sentenced to death for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages about...More

The Persecution of Christians in Nigeria Demands Our Attention

Jun. 09The Persecution of Christians in...

Our 18th Submission to U.N. for Nigeria’s Christians & Leah Sharibu

Jun. 04ACLJ Files 18th Submission to U.N.

Christian Family Threatened by Neighbors and Police in Pakistan

May. 25Christian Family Threatened by...

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Sixteen-year-old Leah Sharibu is facing death at the hands of Nigeria’s brutal jihadist militia Boko Haram because she is a Christian. Leah Sharibu was one of 110 Nigerian girls kidnapped by the vile jihadist group Boko Haram – the militant West African radical Islamic army pledged to ISIS – after it stormed their...More

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Pakistani Christian Couple Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges and Freed...

Shaheryar Gill //

Jun 11, 2021

The Persecution of Christians in Nigeria Demands Our Attention

Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs //

Jun 09, 2021

Every single day in Nigeria, Christians aren’t just having their right to religious freedom denied – they are being murdered because of their faith in Jesus. I have often spoken of the importance of religious...

ACLJ Files 18th Submission to U.N. Urging Protection for Nigeria’s...

Jordan Sekulow //

Jun 04, 2021

Every child deserves the right to go to school and to play outside of their home without the fear of being targeted for abduction or violent abuse because of their faith. But in Nigeria, that fear is very real...

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• Apr 5

Nigerian Christian teen Leah Sharibu’s story has gotten worse. Leah was abducted by Islamic militia Boko Haram in 2… https://t.co/p9ZbNZQdde

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• Mar 26

Our Christian brothers and sisters in India are being targeted, beaten, and thrown out of their homes because of th… https://t.co/rnNc8CVABZ

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• Mar 24

Boko Haram, the jihadist army & Nigerian arm of ISIS, has slaughtered many Christians in Nigeria. In the words of o… https://t.co/6OXJIECEXR

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• Mar 16

Pastor Cao was doing humanitarian work in China when he was targeted & arrested as part of China’s crackdown on Chr… https://t.co/97lxoqfcQG

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• Feb 1

TODAY we are filing four written submissions to the U.N. on behalf of Christians in the top 10 worst persecuting na… https://t.co/TV2sdx0p4C

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Sohail Masih is a Christian & is facing the harsh reality of a death sentence because of a social media post that w… https://t.co/NHzwAi6LZR

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• Aug 24

Our brothers and sisters in Christ across the globe are facing the atrocities of genocide simply because of their f… https://t.co/YmrPYUFK3T

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We’re fighting to SAVE CHRISTIANS & defend their right to worship freely without fear of persecution & death. We’re… https://t.co/1rD4PCeR5c

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• Aug 18

Jihadists groups like Boko Haram & Fulani Herdsmen are determined to eradicate the Christian faith in Nigeria. Toge… https://t.co/ensjw69D62

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• Aug 18

Violence against Christians in Nigeria continues to rise at alarming rates. Swift action is needed to help protect… https://t.co/7JH39kQCPp

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• Aug 17

You’ve seen the reports telling of the atrocities of what persecuted Christians face in their day to day lives. The… https://t.co/MN0Wl6cknL

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• Aug 16

We’ve presented at the UN on behalf of Christian teen Leah Sharibu but she still remains captive at the hands of Bo… https://t.co/rDkan5Zu0f

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• Aug 13

Over 1,250 days. That’s how long it’s been since Pastor John Cao has been wrongly imprisoned in China because of Ch… https://t.co/Ir0P4RcVvb

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• Aug 12

It’s been over 3 years since Pastor Cao was wrongfully imprisoned in China because of his Christian faith. We’ve ap… https://t.co/mp18OPAY7w

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We’re fighting to SAVE CHRISTIANS & defend their right to worship freely without fear of persecution & death. We’re… https://t.co/NxEXFzmI5L

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• Aug 12

Christians have been imprisoned, tortured, & even brutally killed for their faith. We must do more to defend them.… https://t.co/wSpcThIqOL

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• Aug 11

Persecution against Christians in India is on the rise. Indian Christians face a harsh decision: renounce their fai… https://t.co/fVK7OH0Lfw

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• Aug 10

Leah Sharibu refuses to renounce her Christian faith. She remains in the clutches of vicious terrorists, who have t… https://t.co/tLHcuWg5GS

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• Aug 9

The global pandemic has exposed extensive persecution against Christians. Our work to defend our brothers and siste… https://t.co/XBBO2LSNZj

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• Aug 9

Persecution of Christians in India is on the rise. The choice they’re given: renounce your faith or face the harsh… https://t.co/aSgSkMXvAn

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• Aug 7

In just the first 6 months of 2020, over 1,200 Christians were slaughtered by Islamic radicals in Nigeria. We went… https://t.co/rxMTfCREZC

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• Aug 6

Pastor Cao has been wrongfully imprisoned in China for over 1,200 days. Our work to secure his freedom continues. W… https://t.co/iisDMg83g4

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• Aug 5

Persecution of Christians in India is on the rise. The choice they’re given: Renounce your faith or face harsh cons… https://t.co/PLjdQkbgEq

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• Aug 5

Even in the midst of a global pandemic, our work doesn’t stop for Christian teen Leah Sharibu. She remains a captiv… https://t.co/j7iaAZVodI

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• Jul 26

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• May 20

Pastor Bryan Nerren has finally returned home to his family in America after months of wrongful detainment in India… https://t.co/zCnvndC4hy

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• May 19

Christian Pastor Bryan Nerren is on a plane coming home after being wrongfully detained in India since October. You… https://t.co/MkojpzhLYt

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• May 19

BREAKING NEWS: #Christian Pastor #BryanNerren is on a plane headed home to his family in America. He was wrongfully… https://t.co/29RfVn3y52

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• May 3

Today is Pastor John Cao’s 61st birthday and 4th birthday in prison. He continues to serve an unjust prison sentenc… https://t.co/86mBREHf7r

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Be Heard Project is a project of the American Center for Law and Justice. American Center for Law and Justice is a d/b/a for Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism, Inc., a tax-exempt, not-for-profit, religious corporation as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, specifically dedicated to the ideal that religious freedom and freedom of speech are inalienable, God-given rights. The Center's purpose is to engage legal, legislative and cultural issues by implementing an effective strategy of advocacy, education and litigation to ensure that those rights are protected under the law. The organization has participated in numerous cases before the Supreme Court, Federal Court of Appeals, Federal District Courts, and various state courts regarding freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Your gift is very much appreciated and fully deductible as a charitable contribution. A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained by writing to us at P.O. Box 90555, Washington, DC 20090-0555.