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- Photo artist told to pay over $6,600 in attorneys’ fees for declining to photograph same-sex ceremony
- TULSA, Okla. — Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund finalized a settlement agreement Friday on behalf of a Christian fired from his job simply because he requested not to work on Sundays. “Christians shouldn’t be penalized for abiding by their beliefs, nor should they be forced to choose between their career and their faith,” said ADF Senior Counsel Kevin Theriot. “Federal law requires that employers reasonably accommodate employees with sincerely-held religious beliefs.” In 2005, Paul Royse, a police officer with the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs, requested that he not be scheduled ...
- ADF attorneys represent member of Gideons threatened with arrest for distributing Bibles on public sidewalk
- CLS student chapter free to enforce faith and conduct requirements for members and officers
- New York State Department of Civil Service attempted to redefine term “spouse” to include same-sex couples who were “wed” in other states or countries
- PHOENIX — The Alliance Defense Fund is applauding Arizona’s enactment Tuesday of a bill known as “Jesse’s Law.” The new law, inspired by the amazing ordeal of Jesse Ramirez, closed a loophole in the decision-making process for patients who are physically unable to communicate their wishes regarding medical care. “Human life is valuable in its own right, and everyone deserves the chance to recover,” said ADF Senior Counsel Gary McCaleb. “This law ensures that seriously injured patients will not suffer the consequences of a hasty decision that could result in death by starvation or dehydration.” ...
- School board had denied Christian student club recognition, equal access to facilities open to other student groups
- ADF attorneys file lawsuit to help Christian denied his constitutional rights due to oppressive ordinance that bans offending another person
- GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Attorneys with the Christian Legal Society and Alliance Defense Fund filed suit in federal court Tuesday against University of Florida officials on behalf of a Christian fraternity, Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX). University officials refuse to recognize BYX as a registered student group because the group limits its membership to Christian men, but the school does not apply a similar standard to other student organizations. “Christian student groups cannot be singled out for discrimination. The right to associate with people of like mind and interest applies to all student groups ...
- Decision affirms constitutional right to engage in religious speech on public property