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… DC Court of Appeals: OK to lock voters out on marriage ADF, Stand4MarriageDC seriously considering appeal … to block residents from voting on the legal definition of marriage, despite a requirement by the D.C. Charter that they … be allowed to vote “yes” or “no” on the definition of marriage in the district. “In America, we respect the right …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Greg Baylor, director of the ADF Center for Religious Schools, regarding U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Greg Steube’s introduction of the Safeguarding Charity Act, a bill to reaffirm that tax-exempt status does not constitute “federal financial assistance.” Receipt of federal financial assistance triggers multiple burdensome federal laws under which charities and other nonprofits could lose their tax-exempt status: “The Safeguarding Charity Act seeks to confirm what has always been true: a nonprofit’s tax ...

… to farmer’s market, court says city discriminated based on marriage views Order stops East Lansing from keeping farmer … marriage. The court was right to issue this order, which will allow Steve to return to the 2017 farmer’s market while … despite the fact that the post is constitutionally protected free speech and Country Mill Farms has never turned …

… ADF, Stand4MarriageDC appeal decision to redefine marriage without voter approval Board of Elections shuts out … consent,” said ADF Legal Counsel Timothy J. Tracey.   “We will continue to fight for the people’s right to vote on this … Adrian Fenty.   It is undergoing review by Congress and will become law on March 2 unless Congress disapproves it or …

… Broad support for marriage, initiative process reflected in numerous briefs … activism, religious liberty, and other issues and how they will be affected nationwide if this lawsuit is allowed to … committee of California’s Proposition 8. Oral argument will be held in the 9th Circuit the week of Dec. 6.  …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Public Policy, regarding Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s signing Monday of HB 608, a bill that recognizes the biological differences between men and women and preserves designated women’s spaces for women. The bill focuses on spaces where women are most vulnerable to compromised privacy and safety—such as changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms—and requires public schools, correctional facilities, and domestic violence shelters to protect these spaces based on sex ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Public Policy, regarding the Arizona Legislature’s passage Wednesday of the Arizona Accommodations for All Children Act, a bill that protects children at public schools by ensuring they have access to shower facilities based on their sex: “Schools have a duty to protect the privacy, safety, and dignity of all students. Yet certain advocacy organizations are ignoring this duty and pressuring schools to tear down the long-standing tradition of having distinct facilities ...

… Thanks to their leadership, women in Texas colleges will not be subjected to the devastating losses to men that … Thanks to their leadership, women in Texas colleges will not be subjected to the devastating losses to men that …

… end the ordeal. “The Wildflower Inn has always served--and will continue to serve--everyone in our community. But no one can force us to abandon our deeply held beliefs about marriage,” said Jim. “Our beliefs haven’t changed, but we do … end the ordeal. “The Wildflower Inn has always served--and will continue to serve--everyone in our community. But no one …

… lawsuit filed with Wis. Supreme Court to stop violation of marriage amendment Published July 23, 2009 Related Case: … “Politicians shouldn’t be trying to skirt the will of voters who legitimately amended the Wisconsin … officials can completely and capriciously ignore the will of the people with impunity,” said Wisconsin Family …