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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signing Friday of HB 443, a bill that ensures that Montana’s licensed professionals are free to live and work according to their faith: “Americans should be free to live and work consistent with their religious beliefs without fear of unjust punishment from the government. HB 443 protects Montana’s licensed professionals who exercise their constitutional right to free speech or religious exercise from being targeted by licensing agencies or other licensed ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signing Friday of SB 99, a bill that protects children from dangerous, life-altering medical procedures: “Young people deserve to live in a society that doesn’t subject them to risky experimental procedures to which they cannot effectively consent, including so-called ‘gender transition’ surgeries and drugs. By enacting this legislation, Montana has taken a critical step toward protecting children and parents ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp regarding South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s signing Friday of the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, a bill that protects doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and organizations from being forced to participate in specific healthcare services that violate their conscience: “Americans shouldn’t be forced to violate their consciences, and doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are no exception. Patients are best served by medical practitioners who are free to act consistent with ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Stephanie Nichols regarding Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing Thursday of SB 1580, a bill that protects doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and organizations from being forced to participate in health care services that violate their conscience: “Americans shouldn’t be forced to violate their ethical and religious beliefs, and this certainly includes doctors, nurses, and other medical providers. Thankfully, SB 1580 is a strong step in outlining comprehensive protections in Florida law for medical ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Zack Pruitt regarding Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s signing Thursday of HB 1212, a bill that protects the private information of individuals who support charities and other nonprofit organizations of their choice: “Every American should be free to peacefully support causes they believe in without fear of harassment or intimidation. We have seen states irresponsibly mandate disclosures that endanger donors, foster a culture of doxing, and discourage charitable giving. HB 1212 is an important step in guaranteeing ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding South Carolina House of Representatives’ passage Wednesday of the Religion Is Essential Act (HB 3105), a bill which ensures that churches and other religious organizations are allowed to remain open during a state of emergency on the same or better terms as businesses and other secular services: “While public officials have the authority and responsibility to protect public health and safety, the First Amendment prohibits the government from treating houses of worship and religious ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Christiana Holcomb regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval Thursday of tax legislation that includes language from the Free Speech Fairness Act, which, if signed into law, would prevent the Internal Revenue Service from investigating and penalizing churches simply for what a pastor says from the pulpit: “America’s pastors don’t need a federal tax agency to police their sermons, and so we commend those in the House who supported free speech fairness language in the amended tax bill. Churches and ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Christiana Kiefer regarding Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s introduction Wednesday of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a bill that protects women’s sports by clarifying that allowing males to compete on women’s teams violates Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for federally funded schools and colleges: “Girls shouldn’t be sidelined in their own sports. Women fought long and hard for equal athletic opportunities and allowing males to compete in girls’ sports reverses 50 years of advances secured ...

… pay off But its absolutely deflating to realizeeven before I get to the starting linethat no matter how hard I push myself I wont be competing on a level playing field As a freshman I …

… should be fair But its demoralizing to knoweven before I get to the trackthat no matter how hard I work I wont be competing on a fair field As a freshman I was …