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… and the importance of free speech in civilized society. What speech does the First Amendment protect? The First … have experienced similar situations. In 2017, a Fresno State University professor wiped away a Students for Life chalk display—and instructed his students to do the …

… told to “not merely listen to the word,” but also to “[d]o what is says.” In other words, Christians are called to not … just be hearers of the word, but doers. But what happens when the government threatens to use the full power of the state to punish a ministry that is doing the very things …

… Professionals The addition of ‘gender identity’ to the state insurance code could be used to compel health-care … Published April 3, 2024 Revised April 10, 2024 Every year, state legislatures across the country consider new bills. In … that go against their deeply held beliefs, especially when they involve children. That’s why ADF has challenged the …

… The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Carson v. Makin  that the state of Maine cannot exclude students who attend religious … Freedom clients in similar situations in Vermont.   What is Carson v. Makin ? In Maine, 143 of its 260 school … decision may greatly affect these and similar cases.   What could this decision mean for religious freedom? A win in …

… expressed concern about the decision by Missouri’s state courts to exclude Christians from serving on a … Of course, jurors should be excluded from deciding a case when they show specific bias or have conflicts of interest. … That is the law and common sense. But nothing like that happened with the excluded Christians in Missouri. Imagine …

… upbringing, education, and health care of their children. What are parental rights, and why are they important? At a … are ultimately responsible for raising their children. When the government infringes on parents’ rights to make … Troxel v. Granville . In this case, the Court reviewed a state law that allowed any person, at any time, to request …

… regularly and relentlessly engage local school boards and state legislators by citing evidence to make cogent points in … their children’s mental health, not schools. Contrary to what some schools are teaching, no child is born in the wrong … as likely  as boys to be the victim of a sexual assault). When any student is (for whatever reason) unwilling or unable …

… his beliefs prevented him from dispensing potentially life-ending drugs. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom … been a hallmark of American law—including protections for pro-life Americans who cannot in good conscience participate … The Court reaffirmed the freedom of conscience in 2020 when it ruled that pro-life nuns could not be forced to …

… ordinances called “public spaces protection orders.” What is a public spaces protection order? In 2014, the U.K.’s … Lois McLatchie explained the legislation’s real purpose. "When it comes to buffer zones, I think we can all agree that … how small. Most of all, I’m moved to pray because of what happened to my son, Jacob.” Adam is now challenging the fine …

… because it allows us to just understand a lot more about what’s out there and what people are experiencing,” Dr. … statement above is about the chemicals in cosmetics. When it comes to abortion drugs, the FDA has shown an … to check for ectopic pregnancy, severe bleeding, and life-threatening infections. It made sure that doctors both …