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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Chris Schandevel regarding a friend-of-the-court brief ADF attorneys filed Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in Deanda v. Becerra supporting the right of parents to make decisions about how their children are raised: “Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children. And a parent’s right to withhold consent for non-essential medical treatment for her child falls within the scope of that right. In this case, the Biden administration is trying ...

High court affirms that First Amendment protects Americans from government-mandated speech in 303 Creative v. Elenis

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom CEO, President, and General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision Friday in 303 Creative v. Elenis, which upheld free speech for all Americans: “The U.S. Supreme Court rightly reaffirmed that the government can’t force Americans to say things they don’t believe. The court reiterated that it’s unconstitutional for the state to eliminate from the public square ideas it dislikes, including the belief that marriage is the union of husband and wife. Disagreement isn’t discrimination, and the ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday in Groff v. DeJoy to uphold meaningful religious accommodations in the workplace for employees of all faiths: “Federal law protects employees’ ability to live and work according to their religious beliefs. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious practice unless doing so imposes undue hardships on their operations. For too long, that duty had been erased by a misguided court ...

When it comes to gender in sports, most Americans do not want male athletes to compete against women and girls.

ADF attorneys available for media interviews following hearing Thursday

On behalf of Alliance Defending Freedom, I want to thank you for your generous support. You’ve chosen to partner with the growing alliance of those who are paving the way for freedom. This is a generational work—achieving significant victories that change the law and culture of our nation. So that we hand our children and grandchildren an America that respects and values its foundational freedoms. You’re helping to ensure we’re there to defend Americans who are living out their faith, and paying a high price for doing so. Artists like graphic designer Lorie Smith, cake artist Jack Phillips ...

Your freedom of speech is under threat—and we want you to be equipped to defend it. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of our Constitution, guarantees your right to express your beliefs and your thoughts without fear of government punishment. Alliance Defending Freedom is here for you. We understand not every American feels equipped to address the topic of free speech. Not only does our team of legal experts understand its intricacies, but we also actively stand for Americans whose rights have been challenged—and we’ve been effective in our work: ADF has won nearly 80% of the cases we’ve taken ...

Dr. James Cantor lays out what the scientific evidence says (and doesn’t say) about the effects of ‘transitioning’ minors.

The duty to notify parents arises from parents’ right to direct their children’s upbringing, care, and education.