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… 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 … Court said about the heckler’s veto? In Terminiello v. Chicago (1949), the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling …

… Biden Administration Pays for Illegally Limiting Women’s Health Care The Biden … several objections filed by various groups. In response, attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit … the rights of herself and her clients. Tice-Harouff v. Johnson Mandatory insurance coverage for women’s …

… School Pays $181K for Firing Teacher Who Objected to Pro-LGBT Book Lindsey Barr … for all her students, including her own children. Barr v. Tucker At the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, … Freedom stepped in to vindicate Lindsey’s rights. ADF attorneys sent a demand letter in September 2022 asking that …

… Vermont School Suspended Father and Daughter for Calling a Male a Male The facts behind the Vermont locker … and participated in middle school gymnastics. Allen v. Millington In the 2022-23 school year, a male student who … and Blake’s records, and pay $125,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees. Case timeline September 2022 : A male …

… Revised December 21, 2023 As public officials across the country grappled with how to respond to the COVID-19 … necessary to successfully implement radio broadcasts for drive-in services. Additionally, some of the churches’ … for state officials. Christ ’ s Church of Mt. Spokane v. Inslee Initially, the State of Washington completely …

… employees, which included “preventive care and screenings” for women. In February 2012, the U.S Department of Health and … that’s why they had to take legal action. Geneva College v. Burwell and Southern Nazarene University v. Burwell … RFRA, and they each filed lawsuits with the help of ADF attorneys. While both schools earned favorable rulings in …

… Abortion Provider Sues to Remove Protections for North Carolina Moms An abortion provider is threatening … 2000. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that empowered states … right to pass laws protecting women. February 2023: ADF attorneys filed a motion to intervene in the case on behalf …

… Mais, the Former Assistant Principal Suing Her District for Racial Hostility Former public school administrator Emily … position as assistant principal—a job that she loved. Mais v. Albemarle County School Board Over and over again, Emily … of her racism, and shamed in front of her colleagues. ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit against the Albemarle County School …

… The Dangers of Compelled Speech What is compelled speech? What has the … doctors, or pregnancy centers be forced to advertise for abortion? Although these situations look very different … they disagree with. West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) During World War II, the West Virginia …

… Oregon School District Fired Educators for Speaking Out ADF is representing two educators in a … better policies in hopes of making a change. Damiano v. Grants Pass School District 7 Katie and Rachel believe … and Rachel has since left the district. In June 2021, attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) filed a …