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Jared Dobbs serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a member of the Corporate Counsel team. Before joining ADF, Dobbs served as an extern to Judge Consuelo M. Callahan at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Sacramento, California. He received his J.D. from the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law in 2022, where he graduated with great distinction. He previously worked at ADF from 2016 to 2019 as a communication integrity specialist. He has a B.A. from Biola University, where he majored in piano and political science, and is an alumnus of ...

When the government discriminates against foster/adoptive parents based on their religious beliefs, children are harmed. These kids need a forever home—not political ideology. Christians and the church have been key to providing resources and open arms to vulnerable children for hundreds of years. The earliest orphanages in North America were created by dedicated Christian groups, and these faithful people continue to lead the way today. Yet, some state officials now reject Christian and other religious families—forcing children to wait longer for a loving home—because they disagree with the ...

Mark Lippelmann serves as senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. In this role, Lippelmann is focused on protecting the freedom of Christian ministries, schools, and churches to exercise their faith without interference. In his prior role at ADF, Lippelmann was responsible for the most advanced and complex litigation in support of pro-life laws. Prior to joining ADF, Lippelmann worked as an attorney for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington, D.C., where he focused on complex class action litigation before federal courts ...

Gabriella McIntyre serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Life.

Today is Paralegal Appreciation Day, and our dedicated and impressive team of paralegals deserves the spotlight—and your support. Behind every ADF win advancing freedom—from the U.S. Supreme Court to courtrooms across the nation—is a team of paralegals who are critical to assisting ADF attorneys and clients. ADF paralegals help present complex cases—spanning years and involving a vast amount of information—in simple language to courts and legislatures. Today, we celebrate the vital role of ADF paralegals in helping defend clients and secure freedoms that will last far into the future. And ...

Today is Paralegal Appreciation Day, and our dedicated and impressive team of paralegals deserves the spotlight—and your support. Behind every ADF win advancing freedom—from the U.S. Supreme Court to courtrooms across the nation—is a team of paralegals who are critical to assisting ADF attorneys and clients. ADF paralegals help present complex cases—spanning years and involving a vast amount of information—in simple language to courts and legislatures. Today, we celebrate the vital role of ADF paralegals in helping defend clients and secure freedoms that will last far into the future. And ...

Make no mistake: New York’s new censorship law targets constitutionally protected speech on social media networks. But this attack on free speech is nothing new. We’ve seen countless forms of censorship from government officials, social media platforms, and even financial institutions. But now, satirical websites like The Babylon Bee face the risk of humorless state officials depriving them of their First Amendment freedoms. At ADF, we believe that all Americans are free to peacefully express their point of view, and that includes humor and sarcasm. Further, we believe that our freedoms don’t ...

It’s clear: government officials are trying to bypass the First Amendment to keep ideas they disagree with out of the marketplace. But we will not stand by silently. It’s time for them to learn just how many Americans STAND WITH THE BEE and will raise their voice in defense of free speech. Will you sign your name to our secure Statement of Support and stand with The Babylon Bee today? Join the more than 48,000 people who have signed! Your participation matters greatly. Thank you for making your voice heard. YES, I STAND WITH THE BEE AND AGAINST STATE CENSORSHIP!

Some myths about religious freedom are accepted as truth and used to put down people of faith and religious organizations. When people say things like, “Religious freedom is just an excuse for discrimination,” we want you to be equipped to respond and set the record straight. Use ADF’s free guide to help you discuss religious freedom effectively. GET THE GUIDE Religious Freedom versus Discrimination We hope you found our Religious Freedom guide helpful. How do religious freedom and discrimination differ? Find out in our article, “ Is Religious Freedom Discrimination?” ...

Conversations with friends and family about abortion can be heated and emotional. The historic outcome of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization provides a unique opportunity to dispel common myths about abortion while compassionately defending unborn lives. Use Alliance Defending Freedom’s free guide to help you navigate tough conversations involving abortion with boldness, truth, and grace. GET MY GUIDE Pro-Life versus Pro-Choice We hope you found our guide helpful. To learn more about the differences between pro-life and pro-choice, read our article, “ What Does It Mean to Be Pro-Life ...