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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia’s decision Thursday in State of West Virginia v. Beaver to allow the Hope Scholarship program to go into effect, a state-run program that thousands of families rely on to send their children to schools aligned with their values: “Thousands of West Virginia families, including those from impoverished areas, rely on Hope Scholarships to send their children to good schools that align with their faith and ...

… Jail time for Phoenix artists who disagree with government? Ordinance forces art studio to promote same-sex … shouldn’t be threatened with jail for disagreeing with the government,” said ADF Senior Counsel Jeremy Tedesco. “The government must allow artists the freedom to make personal …

… U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. The school and family are challenging Vermont officials for expelling the … to do so. The VPA’s blatant act of discrimination and hostility toward Mid Vermont’s beliefs violates the First … U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. The school and family are challenging Vermont officials for expelling the …

… complications and life-long after-care; alienation of family relationships; inability to form healthy romantic … It’s about scientific truth. It’s about whether the government can force teachers to endorse an ideology that … free to advocate for the good of their students, and the government cannot force them to endorse an ideology that …

… No Strings Attached: Why the Government Shouldn’t Tax Churches Church tax exemptions … protect our First Amendment freedoms by ensuring the government cannot control religious organizations. Written by … members must be able to practice their religion without government interference. This is why the First Amendment to …

… Virginia photographer now free from government coercion ADF attorneys favorably settle lawsuit in … the Supreme Court recently affirmed in  303 Creative , the government can’t force Americans to say things they don’t … Creative  decision will protect countless Americans from government censorship and coercion. The U.S. Constitution …

… pharmacy owners and pharmacists to sell morning-after and week-after abortion pills contrary to their religious beliefs … to a religious objection. As the trial court found, the government designed its law for the ‘primary—if not  sole … Washington … Supreme Court of the United States … Stormans Family … sanctity of life … Planned Parenthood … pharmacist … …

… Defending Freedom attorneys representing Tennes and his farm sued the city in 2017 after officials excluded Tennes … market because of his religious beliefs. “Steve and his family-run farm happily serve all customers as a valued … Tennes … conscience … Country Mill Farms … East Lansing … Michigan … Case:Country Mill Farms v. City of East Lansing … …

… ADF supports attorneys’ right to freely speak without government punishment Published October 27, 2022 Related … believe about matters of public concern without fear of government punishment: “When attorneys enter the legal … their social interactions based on viewpoint. While the government may regulate what attorneys say in the courtroom, …

… Exception: Protecting Religious Institutions from Government Interference The ministerial exception allows … to make employment decisions for ministers without government interference. Written by Neal Hardin Published … then it is critical that the organization—rather than the government—can decide who performs this vital function. This …