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  • … Fund attorneys filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of two churches in response to a city of Mission property tax disguised as a “driveway fee” to evade having to … churches based on their attendance,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “Cleverly disguising a tax as a …
  • … 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 …
  • … 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 …
  • … will take effect on December 31, 2022 unless the court issues an injunction. Pronunciation guide: Tice-Harouff … Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, … Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, …
  • … 4th Circuit issues important ruling in case of Md. troopers who arrested … . Pronunciation guide: Blomberg (BLAHM’-burg) ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded … . Pronunciation guide: Blomberg (BLAHM’-burg) ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded …
  • … Kansas town agrees to exempt churches from ‘driveway tax’ ADF lawsuit prompts city of … tax” churches and other entities who are exempt from property taxes under state law. ADF attorneys filed suit … exempt from property taxes in Kansas,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “Other governments thinking about …
  • … NC asks US Supreme Court to affirm right to issue ‘Choose Life’ license plates ADF attorneys represent NC … the plates together with Scott Gaylord, one of more than 2,400 attorneys allied with ADF and an associate professor of … Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization that advocates for the right of people to …
  • … What Is the Blackstone Legal Fellowship? The Blackstone Legal Fellowship is integral in Alliance Defending Freedom’s … 232 different law schools. ADF has commissioned more than 2,600 Blackstone Fellows, many of whom now hold influential …