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… will never address the issue of counseling censorship. ADF is currently representing another counselor from Colorado … discuss—is a radical violation of free speech. It’s the client’s choice to pursue a specific goal through counseling, … counselors what topics they can and cannot discuss during these private conversations. In addition, the ideology being …

… to Remove ‘Jesus Loves Me’ Mask Then-9-year-old Lydia Booth was forced by her public school to remove her … the messages that students can or can’t express,” said ADF Legal Counsel Michael Ross . Thankfully, because this … school’s regulations—she looked at the official handbook, letters, directives on COVID, everything. “I couldn’t find …

… and recipients of federal financial assistance. These additions would prohibit employers, preschools, and … Equality Act threaten religious freedom and free speech? ADF has seen the effect that laws similar to the Equality Act … officials are misusing a similar law to censor ADF client and graphic artist Lorie Smith’s speech and force her …

… Amazon Gives ADF the Boot from Its AmazonSmile Program: Here's What You … “I want to say plainly that our aim in life is to destroy these groups, to completely destroy them.” If it’s tolerance … I’m sure you would like to know whether Amazon welcomes your views.   Take Action   We cannot allow the slander of …

… Professionals: Violate Your Conscience or Violate the Law ADF is challenging SB 1564, an Illinois law that would force … providers who they reasonably believe may offer” abortion. These provisions defeat the very purpose of life-saving … they advertise their services. In 2015 and 2016, ADF sent letters to both state legislators and the governor warning …

… Chase Bank Meeting Proves ADF’s Business Index Is Working Chase Bank’s annual … kicked off Twitter is bad enough, but losing access to your own bank account? That’s devastating. No one should fear … of the Business Index. That followed on the heels of letters from 13 state treasurers and 60 financial …

… brought by individuals who fear that the government will use a law to violate their constitutional rights. Even … and force her to say things inconsistent with her beliefs. These cases reflect just a few examples of the hundreds of … to protect Americans’ First Amendment rights. Some of ADF’s pre-enforcement cases include: Ensuring churches are …

… What You May Not Know: How ADF Helped Overturn Roe v. Wade Many years of planning and … to protect unborn children after 15 weeks in the womb. These babies have heartbeats, can move around and kick, open … Defending Freedom (@ADFLegal) July 12, 2022 Former ADF client and pregnancy center director Heidi Matzke testified …

… Are ADF’s Cases ‘Made Up’? ADF’s clients have faced laws that … even before it’s been enforced against you. When ADF files these kinds of lawsuits, called pre-enforcement challenges , … The Washington Post ’s talking points and questioned our client Chelsey Nelson’s “decision to work part-time after …

… Post-Roe Testimony to Congress: Read ADF Senior Counsel Erin Hawley’s Remarks ADF Senior Counsel … to medical care, social services, and community support. These praiseworthy advances—ignored by the Abortion Industry that seeks to keep women in the dark—will only accelerate with the overruling of Roe as States and …