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… to parrot the government’s preferred views on issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, … now instituted a similar policy, insisting that parents must be willing to encourage children to reject their … license because of their religious beliefs. March 2024: ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit challenging Washington’s …

… inconsistent with their sex. The employees were told they must use cross-gender names and pronouns—a key step in the … Kathy after he learned about the policy. Kathy confirmed details he had already obtained. March 2023: After a series … to fire Kathy for speaking to the journalist. May 2023: ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on Kathy’s behalf. The bottom …

… suppression. Under NCAA rules , a male athlete must suppress testosterone for 12 months prior to competing … that “our defeat was written in biology.” An expert report by Dr. Gregory A. Brown, an exercise science professor … of fighting for reality, which is why the team held a press conference following the debacle and called on the NCAA …

… Now Open!” So declared an ad  announcing the reopening of casinos after closures due to COVID-19. But while hundreds … what happened. Instead, Gov. Sisolak played favorites. As ADF Senior Counsel Ryan Tucker, the director of ADF’s Center for Christian Ministries, put it, “The …

… agenda many Americans disagree with. Below is a snapshot of seven regulations expected to be advanced this year, and … to reinterpret “sex” in federal laws to mean “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” This new … for discrimination claims. On the women’s sports front, ADF attorneys represent Lainey Armistead, who played soccer …

… Founders understood that the best way to honor the place of faith in the lives of our people was to protect their … still pressing for it: if you speak one message, you also must speak a different message. Religious freedom is often … decent and honorable religious or philosophical premises.” ADF client Jack Phillips is one person who holds that belief. …

… and Universities Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for Academic Freedom defends the First Amendment rights of students, student organizations, and faculty members at … American, which is why the freedoms of speech and religion must be protected at all institutions of higher learning. At …

… quality and curriculum requirements that schools must meet to qualify. While religious schools were previously … of which prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity. In practice, the … to no avail. Defending religious freedom In November 2023, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit against Vermont officials for …

… Published March 14, 2023 Revised June 7, 2024 The freedoms of speech and religion are two fundamental human rights that … by all people. But these fundamental freedoms are under assault in today’s world. The United Kingdom—the birthplace … interfere" with the rights of “protesters.” ADF International’s Lois McLatchie explained the …

… is fundamental to America’s founding principles, and ADF is committed to protecting that freedom. Written by Bryan … thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” Why is freedom of conscience important? These 26 … In July 2023, a federal district court ruled that the case must proceed. Freedom of conscience for faith-based …