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Wagner Provides Written Testimony on Michigan Senate Bill 1124
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. — Professor William Wagner, Distinguished Chair of the Wagner Faith & Freedom Center at Spring Arbor University, joined Katherine Bussard, Executive Director and CEO of Salt & Light Global, in submitting written testimony to the Michigan Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services concerning Senate Bill 1124, legislation addressing medical care for homeless and runaway youth. The testimony raises concerns about the bill’s potential effect on parental ri
WFFC Editor
Sep 21
Wagner Provides Written Testimony on Michigan Senate Bill 1124
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. — Professor William Wagner, Distinguished Chair of the Wagner Faith & Freedom Center at Spring Arbor University, joined Katherine Bussard, Executive Director and CEO of Salt & Light Global, in submitting written testimony to the Michigan Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services concerning Senate Bill 1124, legislation addressing medical care for homeless and runaway youth. The testimony raises concerns about the bill’s potential effect on parental ri
WFFC Editor
Sep 21
Constitution Day Keynote at Spring Arbor University
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. — Spring Arbor University marked Constitution Day 2026 with a keynote address by the Hon. William Wagner (Ret.), WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom at SAU. A packed room of faculty, staff, students, and visitors from throughout the State of Michigan gathered for Wagner’s address, “We Hold These Truths: The Declaration, the Constitution, and the Future of American Liberty.” Wagner explored the relationship between the Declaration of Independence a
WFFC Editor
Sep 18
Wagner Faith & Freedom Center Helps Host Educational Experience in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center, in partnership with Spring Arbor University, recently helped host an educational excursion to Washington, D.C., bringing together SAU faculty, staff, and friends for an immersive experience exploring American history, constitutional government, and the nation’s Christian heritage. A highlight of the trip came when the group welcomed U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-05) for a special visit and conversation. Congressman Walberg par
WFFC Editor
Sep 18
Wagner Center Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief Defending Fundamental Rights of Parents
Coalition Urges Supreme Court to Protect Parents from Government Policies That Displace Their Authority Over the Care and Upbringing of Their Children SPRING ARBOR, Mich. — September 15, 2026 — The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center at Spring Arbor University today joined a major coalition of national organizations and leaders in filing an amicus curiae brief before the Supreme Court of the United States defending the fundamental constitutional right of parents to direct the care
WFFC Editor
Sep 15
Wagner Faith & Freedom Center to Host Constitution Day 2026 at Spring Arbor University
"We Hold These Truths" event will explore the Declaration, the Constitution, and the future of American liberty The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center will host its Constitution Day 2026 event on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Aspen Room of the Dining Commons on the Spring Arbor University campus. This year's program, themed "We Hold These Truths: The Declaration, the Constitution, and the Future of American Liberty," marks the 250th anniversary of the Declarat
Salvatore Biondo
Sep 10
Wagner Center interviewed by World News Group
WORLD legal correspondent Jenny Rough reports on the Supreme Court ruling that states may reserve girls' and women's sports for females, interviewing the Hon. William Wagner, WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom. Listen Here https://wng.org/podcasts/a-league-of-their-own-1782942774 World News Interview
WFFC Editor
Jul 2
Supreme Court Reaffirms Title IX, Equal Protection, and the Rule of Law in Women’s Sports Cases
Washington D.C. — The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center at Spring Arbor University applauds today’s landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States upholding the constitutionality of laws enacted by West Virginia and Idaho preserving girls’ and women’s athletic competition for biological females. In a decisive affirmation of both Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause, the Court held that states may reserve female athletic teams for biological women and girls in ord
WFFC Editor
Jul 1
Wagner Calls on the Government of India to Protect the Religious Liberty of All Its Citizens
By Hon. William Wagner Religious liberty is among the most fundamental of all human rights. It is not granted by government but arises from the inherent dignity of every person. Governments exist to secure these rights, not to restrict them. When state power is used to suppress religious expression or burden faith-based organizations, freedom itself is placed at risk. Recent reports regarding proposed amendments to India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) raise ser
Christian College Student Allegedly Fired for Expressing Her Faith
A Christian college student is receiving legal support from First Liberty Institute after allegedly losing her part-time job following conversations about her religious beliefs. Paige, who worked at a local coffee shop while pursuing her education, says she was questioned by coworkers after they learned she attended a Christian college. According to reports, Paige answered questions about her faith honestly and respectfully. Just days later, she received a text message from m
WFFC Editor
Jun 18
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