The Docket: News and Commentary Articles from ADF

The ministerial exception allows religious organizations to make employment decisions for ministers without government interference.

After ADF filed a lawsuit on behalf of Hermiston Christian School, the state changed its policies to allow private schools to reopen for in-person instruction.

The Biden administration’s reinterpretation of the law could force doctors to act against their beliefs in performing gender transition surgeries.

The Copyright Royalty Board is unlawfully requiring religious broadcasters to pay significantly higher royalties than secular NPR broadcasters when streaming songs online.

The Supreme Court declined to address the FDA’s reckless actions, but it broadly affirmed conscience rights for medical professionals.

When ADF and our clients are slandered, we will respond. So in the spirit of speaking freely, let’s address a viral falsehood head-on.

The Court ruled that government officials ‘cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors.’

The misnamed ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ undermines marriage and threatens religious freedom and free speech.

Laws must respect religious freedom and promote justice for all. The Equality Act doesn’t do that. Instead, it threatens Americans’ fundamental liberties.

Dr. Gregory Brown of the University of Nebraska has described at length the problems with allowing male athletes to compete against women and girls.