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… Cost of violating First Amendment for OSU: $101,000 ADF settles attorneys’ fees, damages after winning lawsuit …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Stephanie Nichols regarding the Arkansas legislature’s bipartisan passage Thursday of the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, a bill sponsored by Sen. Kim Hammer and Rep. Brandt Smith that protects doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and organizations from being forced to participate in procedures, such as abortion, that violate their conscience: “No American should be forced to violate their ethical and religious beliefs. Doctors, nurses, and other medical providers should enjoy this same ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Zack Pruitt regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s signing Monday of SB 59, a bill that protects the private information of individuals who support charities and other nonprofit organizations: “Every American should be free to peacefully support causes they believe in without fear of harassment or intimidation. We have seen states irresponsibly mandate disclosures that endanger donors, foster a culture of doxing, and discourage charitable giving. SB 59 is an important step in guaranteeing privacy protections for ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Gregory S. Baylor regarding Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signing Friday of HB 1063, a bill that clarifies that, under certain commonwealth statutes, the definition of “religion” includes not just belief but expression and action as well: “All Americans are guaranteed the right to free speech and the free exercise of religion. Government officials have a duty to protect and promote these freedoms. HB 1063 provides a necessary and helpful clarification in the law to help ensure Virginians won’t face ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Christiana Kiefer regarding the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act ( SB 44), which became law after Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday that he would allow the bill to be enacted without his signature. The bill protects opportunities for women and girls in athletics by ensuring they are not forced to compete against men playing on women’s sports teams: “Women and girls deserve to compete on a level playing field. When the law ignores biological reality, female athletes lose medals, podium spots, public ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Julie Marie Blake regarding President Joe Biden’s executive order issued Wednesday that villainizes and grossly misrepresents religious Americans and others holding to commonsense American values and violates their constitutionally and legally protected freedoms: “Every American is protected under the Constitution to freely live and work according to their religious beliefs, and President Biden can’t remove those fundamental rights with a stroke of his pen. It is a gross overreach of his authority, for example ...

… states are free to regulate late-term abortions,” said ADF Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy … states are free to regulate late-term abortions,” said ADF Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy …

… to pay for, perform irresponsible, irreversible surgeries ADF attorneys represent Christian Employers Alliance … consistent with their deeply held religious beliefs,” said ADF Legal Counsel Jacob Reed, who  argued before the court … consistent with their deeply held religious beliefs,” said ADF Legal Counsel Jacob Reed, who  argued before the court …

… to force religious employers to violate their beliefs ADF attorneys represent Christian Employers Alliance … consistent with their deeply held religious beliefs,” said ADF Senior Counsel and Director of Regulatory Practice Matt … consistent with their deeply held religious beliefs,” said ADF Senior Counsel and Director of Regulatory Practice Matt …

University revises student policy after Alliance Defending Freedom files lawsuit