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Bates v. Pakseresht

Bates v. Pakseresht
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Summary

Oregon Department of Human Services denied single mother Jessica Bates’ application to adopt siblings from foster care because of her religious beliefs.

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Press Releases

Oregon blocks mom from adopting children because of her faith

July 8, 2024

Oregon blocks mom from adopting children because of her faith
Broad support for Oregon mother blocked by state from adopting children

January 22, 2024

Broad support for Oregon mother blocked by state from adopting children
OR mom urges 9th Circuit to put children’s welfare ahead of ideological agenda

January 12, 2024

OR mom urges 9th Circuit to put children’s welfare ahead of ideological agenda
Oregon mom appeals to 9th Circuit: End ideological litmus test, let children find forever homes

December 13, 2023

Oregon mom appeals to 9th Circuit: End ideological litmus test, let children find forever homes
Oregon mother urges court to stop politically motivated adoption process

August 15, 2023

Oregon mother urges court to stop politically motivated adoption process
Oregon officials put politics above children’s welfare

April 3, 2023

Oregon officials put politics above children’s welfare

Commentary

In Oregon, political ideology is costing children dearly

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

December 21, 2023

Do states really want good foster parents?

Christiana Kiefer

May 02, 2023

Oregon’s Ban On Christians Adopting Violates First Amendment

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

April 17, 2023

I’m a Christian and I’m suing my state because it refused to let me adopt children

Jessica Bates

April 07, 2023

Case Documents

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Title
Date
Appellate Court
Appellant's Reply Brief
2/29/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - States of Idaho, Alabama, Arizona Legislature, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Professors Mark Regnerus, Loren Marks, Catherine Pakaluk, and Joseph Price
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Michael and Jennifer Lasche
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Concerned Women for America
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Lifeline Children's Services
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Detransitioners Billy Burleigh, Laura Perry Smalts, KathyGrace Duncan, and Amanda Stewart
1/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Richard W. Garnett
1/17/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - Manhattan Institute and Dr. Leor Sapir
1/17/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief - The Conscience Project, Nancy Harmon, Diana Johnson, Scott Freeman, and Colleen Freeman
1/16/2024
Appellate Court
Appellant's opening brief
1/11/2024
Trial Court
Notice of Appeal
12/13/2023
Trial Court
Opinion and order
11/14/2023
Trial Court
Motion for Preliminary Injunction
4/18/2023
Trial Court
Jessica Bates' Declaration
4/18/2023
Trial Court
Complaint
4/2/2023

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Jonathan Scruggs

Jonathan Scruggs

Senior Counsel, Vice President of Litigation Strategy & the Center for Conscience Initiatives

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Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

Senior Counsel

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