The Docket: News and Commentary Articles from ADF

Jay and Sandy Smith of Cedar Park Church
Washington State Abandons Its Namesake's Legacy on Religious Liberty
The Founding Father would be ashamed of the state’s use of political power against religious expression.
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Free Speech Is Not Only for the Politically Favored
The government may not single out disfavored speech for discriminatory enforcement.
Sidewalk counselors with Right to Life of Central California stand with signs on a sidewalk
California Pays Nearly $200K for Using COVID to Censor Pro-Life Group
California unlawfully discriminated against certain speech with a law passed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A woman is seen getting an ultrasound
No, Treatment for an Ectopic Pregnancy Is Not an Abortion
Ectopic pregnancy is both a tragedy and an emergency, and laws in every state protect treatment for women who face it.
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Pre-Enforcement Challenges: Protecting Your Rights Before the Government Takes Them Away
Pre-enforcement challenges have been a hallmark of civil-rights litigation for decades, helping Americans challenge unjust laws while minimizing personal risk.
Finnish MP Dr. Päivi Räsänen faced an accusation of ‘hate speech’ for tweeting a picture of some Bible verses directed towards the national church of Finland.
Finland Puts Free Speech on Trial
President Biden should speak forcefully to our friends in Finland and beyond who have forgotten that free speech must apply to all.
Branches Pregnancy Resource Center front desk
A Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Saved Me from a Life of Human Trafficking

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