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… California Library Changes Free Speech Policy After ADF Lawsuit The Yolo County Library in California had shut … like public libraries. They’re spaces explicitly designed to disseminate information and host the public—at no … Code of Behavior,” which requires anyone on library property to “[t]reat people, materials, and furniture with …

… and Universities Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for Academic Freedom defends the First Amendment … founded on the principle of freedom. Americans are free to express the messages they choose and practice their … men simply because they responded to questions about their faith. After a federal district court agreed to temporarily …

… under the law. But that’s exactly what New York City tried to do in its enforcement of various COVID-19 vaccine … as co-counsel for New Yorkers for Religious Liberty, ADF attorneys asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd … to choose between earning a living and living out their faith. … … 7617 … New York City Vaccine Mandate Targeted …

… from their parents. That’s why, with the help of ADF Allied Attorney Vernadette Broyles, Wendell is suing his … As Wendell says, “We need to be together. We need to fight together. … We as people of faith, we need to stand strong and defend with no fear that …

… society is reliant on the ability of its citizens to speak freely. As a democratic country, Finland claims to … has five children and 11 grandchildren, and her Christian faith is a large part of her life. Dr. Räsänen is a member of … and speech.” Victory for free speech at the district court ADF International supported the defense of both Dr. Päivi …

… else merely because they are religious. Let’s look at the details of this case. Trinity Lutheran Church was denied a … Lutheran Church’s favor. In the majority opinion, Chief Justice Roberts wrote, “The State has pursued its preferred … that the government treat people and organizations of faith worse than everyone else. It just means it must treat …

… enacted a statute allowing taxpayers in the state to donate their own money to a charitable school tuition … the decision, allowing the ACLU’s case to move forward. ADF attorneys appealed the 9th Circuit decision to the U.S. … in a 5-4 decision. Delivering the opinion of the court, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that the taxpayers who didn’t …

… How the Ministerial Exception Protects Religious Institutions from Government Interference The ministerial exception allows religious organizations to be able to make employment decisions for ministers without … matters of church government as well as those of faith and doctrine” ( Kedroff v. Saint Nicholas Cathedral , …

… Play Christian hockey players are standing up for their faith by declining to wear NHL ‘Pride’ jerseys. Written by Grant Atkinson … these means of celebrating “Pride Night” are where some religious players have drawn the line.   Standing for your …

… This Louisiana Abortion Law Was Challenged All the Way to the Supreme Court A Louisiana abortion law was designed to … abortion laws in court because they speak for “women’s rights.” But the abortion industry does not represent women. … welcome safeguards like the ones in Act 620. That’s why ADF Senior Counsel Kevin Theriot has said , “Allowing …