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… to attend a religious youth camp sponsored by his church. Case: J.S. v. Holly Area Schools Image Jacob Smith, a student … on equal terms with other community members. The court agreed and ordered the school to stop enforcing its ban against students handing out religious flyers. The court further ruled that the school could not deny the …

… speech codes enforced at Pennsylvania State University. Case: Fluehr v. Pennsylvania State University Image Acts of … enforced at Pennsylvania State University. Among other things, the code prohibited students from speaking, acting, … enforced at Pennsylvania State University. Among other things, the code prohibited students from speaking, acting, …

… the prevailing views in her college counseling program. You see, Jen didn’t hide who she was while in class. Once her … freedom, and rights of conscience. No public university should require students to abandon their most basic beliefs. Unfortunately, the court did not see it the same way. Ultimately Jennifer lost …

… Brian Hickman When Brian Hickman first heard about the open auditions for the upcoming Talent Show at his … Elementary, he immediately knew what he wanted to perform. Case: B.H. v. Garcia Image When Brian Hickman first heard … and we filed a lawsuit on Brian’s behalf seeking a court order allowing Brian to perform his Christian song at …

… at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW). Case: Adams v. Trustees of the University of North … on behalf of Dr. Adams against UNCW in 2007, the district court ruled in UNCW’s favor, saying Dr. Adams’s columns in an … Defending Freedom appealed the decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which ultimately …

… supervisor at Eastern Michigan University. She was wrong. Case: Ward v. Polite Image When Julea Ward walked into the … her take legal action against the school. This time, the court ruled in Julea’s favor, stating “Ward was willing to … and removed the expulsion from her record. Find out more about  students' rights at universities . … When Julea Ward …

… the city of East Lansing simply because of their beliefs about marriage. Case: Country Mill Farms v. City of East Lansing Image When … Catholics, the Tennes family believes what the Bible says about marriage: that it is between one man and one woman. The …

… when other campus groups didn’t have to pay anything. Case: UB Students for Life v. Tripathi Image Christian … or viewpoint.”  The University eventually settled the case with Christian, and agreed to reimburse his group the … or viewpoint.”  The University eventually settled the case with Christian, and agreed to reimburse his group the …

… a place for the “perpetual worship of Jesus Christ.”  Case: Bernstein v. Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Image … take the New Jersey Division for Civil Rights to court for violating their right to act according to their … how their buildings would be used. Find out more about freedom of speech and religion as it impacts the …

… such as holding hands or kissing, and then write a paper about the experience. Case: Brooker v. The Governors of Missouri State University … such as holding hands or kissing, and then write a paper about the experience. Emily didn’t do the assignment, but she …