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  • … N.Y. town silences religious speech on private property, issues citation for gospel message on trailer Attorneys with … should not be treated as second-class citizens,” said ADF Legal Counsel Matt Bowman.  “The U.S. Supreme Court gives … permit scheme allows.  Gouverneur officials were wrong to issue the citation.” Daniel Burritt placed the religious …
  • … President Trump issues executive order on religious freedom Published May 4, … years, ADF has been advocating on behalf of pastors and churches who have had their speech chilled as a result of the … Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization that advocates for the right of people to …
  • … ADF to ABC News: Retract defamatory story, issue apology Published July 13, 2017 The following quote may be attributed to  Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel and Director of Communications Kerri Kupec … respected and successful Supreme Court advocates in the legal profession, having won seven cases at the high court in …
  • … Federal court issues ruling defending public religious speech ADF attorneys … citizens when it comes to free speech,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Joel Oster. “Mr. Netherland’s religious speech … Netherland left the area and subsequently called ADF for legal help.  On June 11, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on his …
  • … Trump ‘De-Banking’ Gaff Accidentally Elevates Hot Button Issue It’s clear that vague financial service policies abused … U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments involving the issue this term. Funny enough, the case originates in the … of the nation’s 10 largest commercial banks—including the top 3—have “reputational risk” or “hate speech” policies. …
  • … 3rd Circuit: NJ ministry will be heard on right to use property according to beliefs District court will decide on … Pavilion,” the court wrote. “[I]t is settled that churches, seminaries and other religious facilities are not … Church v. Vespa-Papaleo , in August 2007. ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded …
  • … No Strings Attached: Why the Government Shouldn’t Tax Churches Church tax exemptions protect our First Amendment … 2020 presidential election, CNN hosted a town hall on LGBT issues. Among the panelists was Beto O’Rourke, a former … to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives” (Titus 2:12). Transformed lives lead to transformed communities. …
  • … tax dilemma may lead to new law Lawsuit prompts town to issue tax exemption, legislation proposed to end discrimination against churches Published May 6, 2013 Related Case: Aldersgate … of placing its parking lot and parsonage into a separate legal entity. The proposed legislation would eliminate the …
  • … Maine town: No parking lot taxes for charities…except for churches ADF files lawsuit to challenge tax assessed against … government in ways other groups aren’t,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Joel Oster. “Churches are at a distinct … Portland attorney Stephen C. Whiting, one of more than 2,100 attorneys in the ADF alliance, is serving as local …
  • … German home-schoolers appeal to top European court Wunderlich family brings case that could … v. Germany . Since then, the family has been embroiled in legal struggles seeking redress for the violation of their … The ruling is a step in the wrong direction and should concern anyone who cares about freedom.” “The previous ruling …