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… Oral Argument Prep for the Supreme Court How does an attorney prepare for oral … most recent of which was a landmark ruling for free speech in 303 Creative v. Elenis in June 2023. While decision day … starts by studying the written briefs and records. The attorneys preparing for oral arguments have already submitted …

… should have the freedom to gather and pray without fear of being punished or shut down by their school … group would grow over the next three years. This group met in an empty classroom during a free period in the middle of the school day to pray together and …

… ADF Seeking to Protect Women’s Sports in West Virginia Soccer player Lainey Armistead intervened in … law protects equal opportunity, fairness, and safety for women. But it has been threatened by a lawsuit brought by … the law against the plaintiff. September 2021 : ADF attorneys representing Lainey Armistead filed a motion asking …

… 14, 2023 Imagine a prospective employee applying to work for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). A … a law that could force PETA to hire this applicant anyway? In many ways, this hypothetical resembles a very real … employ people who do not share that vision. That’s why ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit challenging New York’s law on …

… at his school’s talent show. He ended up taking a stand for religious freedom. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom … 10, 2021 Revised December 20, 2023 Brian Hickman was in the fifth grade when he learned his first lesson about … across the nation. Case timeline January 2011 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit  against Los Angeles Unified School …

… Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for Academic Freedom defends the First Amendment rights of … messages they choose and practice their religion not only in private, but also in the public square. But some have … agreed to a settlement and paid nominal damages and attorneys’ fees totaling over $800,000.   Bernadette Tasy …

… No Room in Washington for Christian Homeless Ministry? Yakima Union … forms of punishment. That’s why Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Mission against …

… There’s No Place for Government Censorship in Counseling Sessions Government officials are using … about how to work through these emotional struggles, no matter the topic. Unfortunately, some state and local …

… The Heckler's Veto: Censorship in Disguise The heckler’s veto is the silencing of free speech due to a hostile reaction from opponents of … The modern heckler’s veto is a form of disruptive protest for those who disagree with the message of a speaker and seek …

… SCOTUS Weighs in on Whether Maine Can Discriminate Against Religion Carson … Supreme Court ruled in Carson v. Makin  that the state of Maine cannot exclude students who attend religious schools … in name only. This ruling will have major implications for several Alliance Defending Freedom clients in similar …