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A Washington state law, SB 6219, forces churches to cover elective abortions in their health insurance plans. As a result of the state’s mandate, Cedar Park Church’s insurance carrier inserted surgical abortion coverage directly into the church’s health plan.
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Life
Washington State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for AbortionsThe state of Washington has passed a law that forces churches like Cedar Park to pay for abortions through their health insurance plans.
Life
These 2 Stories Remind Us Why We Fight for LifeChristian and Ellie are both perfect pictures of why we fight to hold every life precious amid a culture all too willing to throw away those it deems undesirable or “incompatible with life.”
Life
Maria Came to Cedar Park Looking for a Miracle. She Found a Ministry.Cedar Park doesn’t just talk about being pro-life. It lives it out through its ministries.
Religious Freedom
Updegrove v. HerringADF attorneys filed suit on behalf of a Virginia wedding and special-event photographer challenging a Virginia Law
Religious Freedom
Calvary Road Baptist Church v. HerringAlliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent two churches, three schools, and a pregnancy center network in challenge to a Virginia law
Religious Freedom
March for Life Education and Defense Fund v. CaliforniaUS Supreme Court wipes out 9th Circuit decision against HHS conscience protections
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Biographies
Elissa Graves
Legal Counsel
Elissa Graves serves as legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a key member of the Center for Life.
John Bursch
Senior Counsel, Vice President of Appellate Advocacy
John Bursch is vice president of appellate advocacy and senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom.
Additional Resources
Watch: Washington State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for Abortions | Cedar Park Church Client Journal
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