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… Free Speech A marketplace of diverse ideas is essential to a free society. Protecting the fundamental right of free … without fear of government punishment or retaliation. ADF seeks to cultivate a society defined by respect and … speech is a right belonging to everyone—from the student on the college campus to the creative professional wanting to …

… Active U.S. Courts of Appeals Speech First v. McCall Details Documents Profiles Summary Texas State University … challenged in court for policing the ability of students to express their opinions on political and cultural topics. … Defending Freedom, where he plays a key role with the ADF Center for Academic Freedom. View Profile … Texas State …

… Won U.S. Courts of Appeals Speech First v. Shrum Details Documents Profiles Summary Oklahoma State University … overly broad policies that censor students’ speech based on their viewpoints. Speech First filed suit on behalf of its … university. But the district court required Speech First to reveal those members’ identities if it wanted to proceed …

… Won State Supreme Court Kligler v. Attorney General Details Documents Profiles Summary Two … doctors are challenging the commonwealth’s prohibition on physician-assisted suicide. Case Documents Court Title …

… State Appellate Court Planned Parenthood of Michigan v. Attorney General of the State of Michigan || In re Jarzynka Details Documents Profiles Summary Planned Parenthood and … General Dana Nessel are apparently working together to invalidate a 1931 state law that protects unborn lives. …

… meetings. Public officials are pushing radical curriculum on students, often against parents’ wishes and sometimes even … are blatantly violating students’ and teachers’ right to free speech. It’s becoming clear: anti-free speech … First Amendment of the Constitution. So, with the help of ADF attorneys, Tanner filed a lawsuit against the school …

… of Education of Lindenhurst Union Free School District Details Documents Profiles Summary Lindenhurst Union Free … were barred from meeting in classrooms and were forced to apply for facility access as a "local community organization." After ADF attorneys filed suit, officials reversed their decision, …

… Club v. Board of Education of the Hicksville Union Free School District Details Documents Profiles Summary Alliance Defense Fund … suit after Hicksville Union Free School District refused to recognized Christian club. New policy gives the club equal …

… Courts Fort Des Moines Church of Christ v. Jackson Details Videos Documents Resources Profiles Summary Fort Des Moines Church of Christ’s motto is to love God, love people, and serve everyone. This Iowa … church activities are “religious enough” and which aren’t. ADF will continue to defend the right of all churches to …

… Mission and St. Pius X Catholic Church v. City of Mission Details Documents Summary In August 2010, the City of Mission … outside storage, or parking lots--were subject to the fee, which functioned as an additional property tax. … that were exempt from property taxes under state law.  ADF filed suit in December, 2010, on behalf of the First …