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Bates v. Pakseresht

Jessica Bates, at home in Malheur County, Oregon

Summary

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

Case Documents

Court
Title
Date
Appellate Court
2/29/2024
Appellate Court
1/17/2024
Appellate Court
1/11/2024
Trial Court
12/13/2023
Trial Court
11/14/2023
Trial Court
4/18/2023
Trial Court
4/2/2023

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Case Profiles

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Jonathan Scruggs
Jonathan Scruggs
Senior Counsel, Vice President of Litigation Strategy & Center for Conscience Initiatives
Jonathan Scruggs serves as senior counsel and vice president of litigation strategy and the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse
Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse
Senior Counsel
Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a member of the Center for Conscience Initiatives.