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… refused to allow a same-sex civil union ceremony at one of its worship facilities. “Religious groups have the … state prosecution violates the Camp Meeting Association’s First Amendment rights to free speech, freedom of … refused to allow a same-sex civil union ceremony at one of its worship facilities. “Religious groups have the …

… said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Joel Oster. “Churches are at a distinct disadvantage under the current law, which … group but only grants a partial exemption for churches. It’s unconstitutional to single out churches to be treated … said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Joel Oster. “Churches are at a distinct disadvantage under the current law, which …

… to the taking of human life is deeply rooted in our nation’s history and laws.  The ‘morning-after’ pill can unnaturally … exercise of religion for those who believe life begins at conception…." "This is not an uncompromising battle … exercise of religion for those who believe life begins at conception…." "This is not an uncompromising battle …

… revises speech policy in student lawsuit over Valentine’s Day card School district that censored Pa. 1st grader’s … federal court struck down an identically worded policy at another Pennsylvania school district in 2008. That court … federal court struck down an identically worded policy at another Pennsylvania school district in 2008. That court …

… Office of Professional Regulation, are reading the state’s assisted suicide law to require health care professionals, … death as an option. Although Act 39, Vermont’s assisted suicide bill, passed with a very limited … for Ethical Healthcare v. Hoser  explains, “Vermont’s Act 39 makes the State the first and only one to mandate …

… that all abortions are “medically necessary.” “Alaska’s Medicaid funds should only be used to pay for necessary … of the Great Northwest  clarifies the broader principle at stake: “As with all medical procedures, there is a proper … of the Great Northwest  clarifies the broader principle at stake: “As with all medical procedures, there is a proper …

… on behalf of three churches objecting to California’s violation of the Constitution and federal conscience law … the lawsuit,  Foothill Church v. Rouillard , in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California on … Defense Foundation  filed formal complaints  with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services against DMHC …

… – Two Oahu churches have filed an appeal of a trial court’s decision to keep a baseless lawsuit filed by two atheists … ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “The trial court’s initial instinct to gut this lawsuit of its substance was … and Holly Huber filed their original lawsuit with Hawaii’s Circuit Court of the First Circuit under the state’s False …

… overstepped their authority in replacing the legislature’s ballot title for a proposed marriage amendment with an … not with one that incorrectly describes the amendment’s effect,” Lorence explained. “Voters have the right to know … language was consistent with Attorney General Lori Swanson’s chosen statement of purpose and effect. Alliance Defending …

… Defending Freedom Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “It’s unconstitutional and a violation of federal law to target … different properties for its worship services. The county’s zoning code restricts churches from meeting on property of … lease a property of three acres or more. “Under the city’s rules, only non-religious groups and large, wealthy …