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Wedding photographer Bob Updegrove challenged a state law, enacted July 1, 2020, that forces him to use his artistic talents to photograph same-sex weddings if he photographs weddings between one man and one woman. The law violates foundational rights set forth in the U.S. Constitution, including the First Amendment’s Free Speech and Free Exercise clauses.
Religious Freedom
Watch: This Virginia Law Blatantly Violates Religious FreedomThe bill compels churches, religious schools, and Christian ministries to hire employees who do not share their stated beliefs on marriage, sexuality, and gender identity.
Religious Freedom
This New Virginia Law Looks a Lot Like the Equality ActThe so-called Virginia Values Act is very similar to the proposed Equality Act. Except the Equality Act would go even further.
Religious Freedom
This Photographer Is Making It Clear: Censorship Is Not a Virginia ValueIn April 2020, the Governor of Virginia signed the so-called Virginia Values Act into law. One photographer is taking a stand and challenging this law.
Religious Freedom
Tingley v. Ferguson
Religious Freedom
Hunter v. U.S. Department of EducationChristian colleges fight lawsuit designed to strip their students of financial aid
Religious Freedom
Emilee Carpenter Photography v. JamesNY photographer challenges state law that threatens steep fines, jail time for artists
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Jonathan Scruggs
Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives
Jonathan Scruggs serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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