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… and promote justice for all. The Equality Act doesn’t do that. Instead, it threatens Americans’ fundamental liberties. … anyone who values religious freedom and true equality. It is a deliberate attempt to force every American to promote … the Equality Act poses an unprecedented threat to free speech, religious freedom, parental rights, and the progress …

… Heckler's Veto: Censorship in Disguise The heckler’s veto is the silencing of free speech due to a hostile reaction from opponents of that speech. Written by Tyson Langhofer Published May 30, … occurred at Virginia Commonwealth University , where the campus chapter of Students for Life hosted an event featuring …

… students and faculty at public high schools and colleges in defending their First Amendment rights. For example, in … attorney from 2000 until he joined ADF in 2015. Langhofer is Peer Review Rated AV® Preeminent in Martindale-Hubbell. He … legal and cultural issues. He regularly comments on free speech issues in television, radio, and print media. He has …

… Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts law that silenced pro-life advocates such as Eleanor McCullen. … violate the First Amendment right to the freedom of speech. But in 2007, Massachusetts passed a law that did just … in 2014. Read more about this important case below. Who is Eleanor McCullen? For years, women and men walking into …

… On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in  Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , … of medical emergencies and severe fetal abnormality). This is a tremendous victory. Roe v. Wade was egregiously wrong. … and failed to account for new scientific developments that help reinforce that life begins at conception. That’s …

… William Pew Founder William Pew was a founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, serving on its … board of directors from its inception until his passing in 1997. Born in Canada, he came to the United States at the … States Navy. He tested so high in electrical engineering that the Navy sent him to Rice University for additional …

… Christian Counselor Asks SCOTUS to Hear His Case ADF is asking the Supreme Court to hear the case of Brian … helping clients achieve the goals they set for themselves. That’s unconstitutional, and it’s why Alliance Defending … state’s radical views. The law clearly restricts Brian’s speech, but that’s not all. It also prohibits Brian from …

… What Is Freedom of Conscience, and Why Does It Matter? The freedom … founding principles, and ADF is committed to protecting that freedom. Written by Bryan Neihart Published September 9, … its animating features: religious freedom and free speech. The First Amendment says, “Congress shall make no law …

… senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is the director of the Center for Parental Rights. Since joining ADF in 2015, Anderson has focused on protecting the conscience … professionals in pre-enforcement challenges to laws that would force them to promote messages contradicting their …

… Published July 7, 2023 Revised August 10, 2023 Free speech is for everyone—our opponents included. At Alliance Defending … questions is a feature of free speech, not a bug. In fact, that’s part of the reason ADF exists. Our mission is to … an inquiry that Lorie received on her website in September 2016 (the day after she filed her lawsuit) from someone who …