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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding the Religion Is Essential Act, which became law Wednesday. HB 1211, sponsored by Rep. Mary Bentley, ensures that churches and other religious organizations are allowed to remain open during a state of emergency on the same terms as businesses and other secular services: “While public officials have the authority and responsibility to protect public health and safety, the First Amendment prohibits the government from treating houses of worship and religious organizations worse than ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Advocacy Strategy Emilie Kao regarding the Kentucky Legislature’s override of Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto Wednesday of SB 83, a bill designed to protect athletic opportunities for the state’s female athletes: “We commend the Kentucky Legislature for securing a level playing field for Kentucky’s female athletes by overriding Gov. Beshear’s misguided veto of SB 83. When the law ignores biological differences, women and girls bear the brunt of the harm. We’ve seen this in the increasing examples ...

… Miss United States of America PORTLAND, Ore.  – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit  ruled  Wednesday that a … such as music and dancing to express a message,” the court wrote in its decision. The court further explained that “allowing for the inclusion of …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Harle, who served as Florida’s deputy solicitor general from 2015-2017, regarding Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing Thursday of HB 5, a bill that protects the dignity of unborn children, the health of pregnant mothers, and the integrity of the medical profession by limiting abortions after 15 weeks in gestational age: “Every human life is valuable and worthy of protection. By signing HB 5, Gov. DeSantis has taken a strong stand for the protection of innocent life and true health care for women. This ...

… Jack Phillips, filed a  notice of appeal   to the Colorado Court of Appeals late Monday in  Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop . A trial court issued a ruling in June that punished Phillips for … cake, but on what the cake would express. As the trial court found, Phillips would not create a cake expressing the …

… about gender identity on its website. After the district court  found  that the law credibly threatened the … ADF Senior Counsel Hal Frampton, who  argued  before the court on behalf of Queen of Angels in May. “Christie gladly … about gender identity on its website. After the district court  found  that the law credibly threatened the …

… Amendment cannot be put away and forgotten. As the Supreme Court recently affirmed, the Constitution doesn’t allow … Church of Mt. Spokane v. Inslee  in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, after the … Amendment cannot be put away and forgotten. As the Supreme Court recently affirmed, the Constitution doesn’t allow …

… case on behalf of Campion last year in federal district court. “The court had already issued a decision finding that the City of … likely lose this case and wisely decided to settle out of court.” Under the terms of the settlement, approved by the …

… Parish of East Baton Rouge , filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.  Pronunciation … Parish of East Baton Rouge , filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.  Pronunciation …

… look forward to the day when, by the governor’s order or a court order, church gatherings are, at a minimum, treated … of churches. The case is currently pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Alliance Defending … look forward to the day when, by the governor’s order or a court order, church gatherings are, at a minimum, treated …