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… challenged a Phoenix law that would have compelled them to promote messages that violate their beliefs. The Story of … that puts a smile on my face. I love seeing all the tiny details come together to achieve a dramatic finish. It is so … not under threat of criminal fines and jail time,” said ADF Senior Counsel Jonathan Scruggs, who argued the case …

… free speech.  Read the press release with quotes from ADF CEO, President, and General Counsel Kristen Waggoner . Image Can the government force a Democratic speechwriter to write speeches promoting the Republican Party? Or force an … [Jack’s] sincere religious beliefs” in a 7-2 decision in 2018. But because the free-exercise violation was so clear, …

… they would one day be fighting legal battles for the right to operate their business according to their faith. Case: Conestoga Wood Specialties v. Burwell … conscience, and the faith that has guided their business from the beginning.  The family-owned company would be …

… of Georgia Tech. The two united in their vocal opposition to the school's ironclad speech codes, which severely … limited areas of campus, denied student activity funds to clubs and organizations that engaged in 'religious activities,' and officials even instituted a program, "Safe Space," designed to demonize anyone or any …

… Ward When Julea Ward walked into the room of professors from the counseling department, she hoped to find more tolerance than she’d received from her … review board decided to expel her from the counseling program. Julea appealed, but her dismissal was upheld. Julea …

… the European Court of Human Rights has unanimously decided to decline hearing the appeal of the Wunderlich case. While this news is certainly disappointing, ADF International attorneys are still hard at work, fighting … of the Wunderlich children were seized by police and taken from their parents simply because they were being …

… Track Athletes Taking a Stand to Defend Women’s Sports The Selina Soule, Chelsea Mitchell, … our country, those opportunities are being stripped away from female athletes. These girls are losing their spots at … these young women to be spectators in their own sport.” ADF Legal Counsel Christiana Holcomb That’s exactly what …

… New York City spent two decades fighting for the ability to meet in public spaces. Case: Bronx Household of Faith v. … singled out religious groups and excluded them from the benefit. “There are over 10,000 applications that go … do, as effectively, what these church members are doing.” ADF Director of Strategic Engagement Jordan Lorence Pastor …

… coerced into having an abortion soon after she immigrated to the US, Fe Esperanza Racpan Vinoya understands all too … to protecting life. But after a nurse was promoted from the special team that performed abortions, a new … abortions. The assistant manager quickly set up a training program that would give each nurse hands-on experience in how …

… Her freshman year, she received a class assignment to perform homosexual behavior in public, such as holding … Her freshman year, she received a class assignment to perform homosexual behavior in public, such as holding … to “close the gap” between her faith and the social work program, or else not graduate. Once she had her diploma in …