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… School Professor on Free Speech A professor at Fresno State tried to censor the campus chapter of Students for Life. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published May … right to free speech.” Outcome After filing the suit, ADF attorneys secured a favorable settlement in a major victory …

… and irreversible consequences, including sterilization. For many health-care providers, performing these … discrimination claims. On the women’s sports front, ADF attorneys represent Lainey Armistead, who played soccer at West Virginia State University. Lainey intervened in a federal lawsuit to …

… What Does It Mean to Be Pro-Life? The dictionary definition of 'pro-life' doesn’t tell the whole story. Here’s what it … debate, it’s that much can seem unclear. Arguments for and against abortion tend to revolve around definitions. … empower women. Consider Planned Parenthood of Montana v. State of Montana . In that case, Planned Parenthood sued …

… to all these questions is no. Religious freedom allows for human flourishing.   What is religious freedom? In 2010, … Founders understood that the best way to honor the place of faith in the lives of our people was to protect their … drafted a First Amendment designed to prevent the state from establishing a religion and using it to punish …

… Beliefs Dr. Nicholas Meriwether, a professor at Shawnee State University, was reprimanded over pronouns. Written by … as a philosophy professor at Shawnee State University for over 20 years with an unblemished record. He is serious … Meriwether’s file, and (3) to pay $400,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees. Case timeline November 2018 : ADF filed a …

… Oral Argument Prep for the Supreme Court How does an attorney prepare for oral … at the U.S. Supreme Court since 2011, the most recent of which was a landmark ruling for free speech in 303 … starts by studying the written briefs and records. The attorneys preparing for oral arguments have already submitted …

… was forced to participate in an abortion in violation of her beliefs. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom … 13, 2023 Cathy Cenzon-DeCarlo entered the medical field for one reason: to help others. She had already experienced a … religious beliefs. Outcome In addition to the lawsuit, ADF attorneys asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

… Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for Academic Freedom defends the First Amendment rights of … agreed to a settlement and paid nominal damages and attorneys’ fees totaling over $800,000.   Bernadette Tasy … involving unconstitutional speech zones occurred at Fresno State University in April 2017. The story began when …

… Assignment to Support Same-Sex Adoption A Missouri State University professor tried to force Emily Brooker to advocate for same-sex adoption in violation of her religious beliefs. … she could earn her degree. Following her graduation, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on her behalf. Outcome Shortly …

… 14, 2023 Imagine a prospective employee applying to work for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). A … York. Government meddling In January 2019, the New York State Legislature passed SB 660. The labor law prohibits … employ people who do not share that vision. That’s why ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit challenging New York’s law on …