Major Case to Keep Bible in Workplace

The ACLJ is committed to defending the constitutional rights – especially the foundational freedoms of religious expression and speech – of every American. One of our clients, a dedicated New York public defender with over five years of service, is now the target of discriminatory treatment by his government employer simply because of his Christian faith.

The situation is as troubling as it is unconstitutional. Our client AJ, a government attorney representing indigent individuals, has kept a Bible on the corner of his desk – not on a pedestal with a spotlight, but in a space that offers him personal comfort and spiritual strength. This simple act of private religious devotion has now drawn the ire of his supervisor, resulting in an official reprimand and accusations of professional misconduct.