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  • … Colleges and Universities Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for … of freedom. Americans are free to express the messages they choose and practice their religion not only in private, … universities have used to silence students and professors because of their beliefs.   Maintaining speech zones Some …
  • … religious schools from a state tuition program—just because they were religious. Alliance Defending Freedom represented … can’t disqualify some private schools solely because they are religious.” In 2017, Cortman argued the ADF case Trinity …
  • … community through their family farm, Country Mill Farms. They grow apples, peaches, blueberries, sweet corn, and … in the middle of a legal battle with the city. Who are Steve and Bridget Tennes of Country Mill Farms? Steve … had banned Steve and Bridget from the farmer’s market not because of something they did, but because of their beliefs …
  • … the upbringing, education, and care of their children are fundamental rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. … discriminating against parents looking to adopt and foster because of their beliefs about gender and sexuality, … rights? What’s the history behind them? And why should they matter to every American? What are parental rights? …
  • … from government officials, big tech, and radical activists are far-reaching. But you can take courage—and action—today. … and punish them for living and expressing their faith, they spoke with courage. And the world noticed: “When they … without the generosity of Ministry Friends like you. Your tax-deductible gift today will help ensure we can advance the …
  • … from all walks of life, helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves. After receiving his master’s degree … management. In some cases, Brian works with people who are seeking to become more comfortable with their sex or who … when it ruled that speech is “not unprotected merely because it is uttered by ‘professionals.’” The High Court …
  • … a feeding tube, and his family said he was responsive when they communicated with him. But within 10 days, Jesse’s wife … his own less than three months later. We fought for Jesse because we know that all life deserves defending—especially … death. In states that allow assisted suicide, patients are required to have a “terminal illness” to qualify for …
  • … a bank account, payment processing, or even insurance, because of your views. And it is on the rise—so much so that … had to temporarily reduce aid to the impoverished people they serve. Similar instances of de-banking abound. Former … National Committee for Religious Freedom . There are many reasons for this phenomenon, but the root cause is …
  • … for ideas. Unfortunately, more and more college campuses are silencing students through discriminatory policies, … her right to speak freely. If Maggie can be silenced, so can you, so can any of us. Her story is all too familiar … beliefs. Will you give your best gift today to help defend not only Maggie’s right to free speech but that of every …
  • … fired from his job as fire chief by the city of Atlanta because he expressed Christian beliefs in a book he wrote. … But despite all this success, Kelvin was abruptly fired—not for anything he did on the job, but for his Christian … and aides to the mayor had already occurred, and that they would recommend that the mayor fire Kelvin. A few days …