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… Defending Freedom Published May 27, 2022 Revised January 12, 2024 For Emily Mais, a former assistant principal in … policies and mandatory teacher trainings based on critical race theory  (CRT), with the stated goal of … Kate Anderson , director of the ADF Center for Parental Rights. “It encourages all staff members to ‘speak their …

… look very different on the surface, what they have in common is compelled speech. Alliance Defending Freedom has … Compelling people to speak messages against their most deeply held beliefs undermines the common good. A free … she can’t create every message requested of her. In 2016, Lorie filed a pre-enforcement challenge against …

… Please use this page as a reference for frequently asked questions regarding religious exemptions to vaccine mandates. … and family, and parental rights. ADF takes no position on the COVID-19 vaccine. However, we filed litigation against … there free speech issues with mandatory vaccines? Not in most circumstances. Private employers and private schools are …

… What Is a Generational Win? ADF is focused on achieving five Generational Wins—transforming law and … that every person has the right to explore life’s deepest questions and to live out one’s religious convictions in the … someone for publicly expressing or living out his or her most cherished beliefs. All can speak freely A marketplace of …

… to create a website that condemns same-sex marriage? Most Americans would say that the government should not have … government agency said that Jack had discriminated based on sexual orientation—even though it was the message, not the … reflected his opposition to same-sex marriage. In July 2016, ADF attorneys petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to take …

…  fired because of their faith are becoming increasingly common and may no longer be shocking. But how about this one: … religious and philosophical reflections that he shared on his personal blog. Let’s take a closer look at his case. Dr. Andrew Fox …

… to be there for people who are going through one of the most difficult situations in their life—the loss of a loved … possible. This includes everything from the smallest details, such as leaving a rose when a body is removed, to … with the Parker Award for exemplary service. And in 2016, the Harris location in Livonia, Michigan, was …

… approach, the media has focused much of its attention on which political party will secure control of Congress. But … that the federal government could not trample on the rights of the people and so state and local lawmakers could … to be directly engaged with their communities. While most state legislative sessions last for only a few months …

… Women’s Sports Female When it comes to gender in sports, most Americans do not want male athletes to compete against … school students would generally be able to participate on school sports teams consistent with their gender … that limits transgender Americans access to equal rights,” they wrote in the letter to Biden. This position is …

… for over six years. But in 2018, he was suddenly placed on leave from his position. And then the school board fired … as male. Peter went out of his way to accommodate this student. He said he would use the student’s preferred … by firing Peter, the school violated his First Amendment rights. Virginia Supreme Court issues landmark ruling After …