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ADF attorneys favorably settle lawsuit on behalf of Right to Life of Central California

Gender theory is harming children and poisoning our culture. It’s just that simple. From the classrooms to the playing fields to adoption policy, gender theory seeks to distort the clear truth and is undermining one of the most foundational realities of what it means to be human: the fact that we are each created male or female. Alliance Defending Freedom is on the front lines, pushing back against gender theory in the culture and in the courtroom. We’re challenging policies like “gender transition” plans that mislead and deceive parents about the care of their children. And policies that ...

Gender theory denies the basic biological reality that we’re all created either male or female. Undermining that fact is hurting children, families, and countless societal institutions. In Y our Guide to Gender Theory, Alliance Defending Freedom’s free guide, you’ll discover: The roots of gender theory How gender theory impacts everything from women’s sports to adoption services to biblical counselors What ADF is doing to push back, and how you can help Get your FREE copy of Y our Guide to Gender Theory!

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding a petition ADF attorneys filed Thursday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in Hecox v. Little on behalf of two Idaho female college athletes who are asking the full court to uphold their state’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act after a three-judge panel ruled against it: “Madison Kenyon and Mary Kate Marshall know from personal experience how demoralizing and defeating it is to train your hardest and best, only to be forced to compete ...

Jordan Carpenter serves as legal counsel for the Center for Legislative Advocacy at Alliance Defending Freedom where he focuses on legislation protecting parental rights. Before joining ADF, Carpenter was executive vice president and general counsel for Artisent Floors in Memphis, Tennessee. He also practiced as an associate with a civil defense litigation firm in Chattanooga. Prior to becoming an attorney, Carpenter served as a psychological operations specialist in the United States Army and Army Reserve. He deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, earning the Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service ...

Abigail Bongiorno serves as legal counsel with the Church and Ministry Alliance at Alliance Defending Freedom. Bongiorno practices First Amendment law, primarily advising Church and Ministry Alliance members to best protect their religious liberty rights. Prior to joining ADF, Bongiorno worked for Thomas More Society, where she assisted in upholding the First Amendment rights of pro-life organizations and advocates. Bongiorno earned her J.D. from University of Wisconsin Law and obtained her B.A., summa cum laude, in Political Science and Spanish from Eastern Michigan University. She is a 2017 ...

Sierra Brown serves as legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom. She advises members of ADF’s Church and Ministry Alliance on issues involving their religious liberty and helps protect their constitutional rights. Prior to joining ADF, Brown was an associate with a top national firm where she litigated large complex commercial and employment disputes. Brown earned her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University, and her law degree, cum laude, from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. While in law school, she served as ...

Lorie Smith rejoices after seven-year battle for free speech On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of free speech and graphic artist Lorie Smith in 303 Creative v. Elenis. Praise God! This is a landmark victory upholding the First Amendment’s promise of free speech to all Americans. Colorado can no longer misuse the law to coerce or silence speech. The Supreme Court made clear that the First Amendment prevents the government from forcing Americans to say things they don’t believe. As the Court wrote: “But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and ...

A new stage in the fight for life has begun. State and federal lawmakers are now empowered to protect life, but there is growing opposition to defending innocent unborn life. And there’s still so much work to do. Your gift today will help: Stand up for life-affirming laws across the country. Prevent state courts from issuing their own “Roe” decisions under state law. Defend the unborn and our most vulnerable. Protect the ability of pro-life pregnancy centers and other organizations to serve women and children. Save lives! Your gifts to ADF are 100% tax deductible. This defense of life is only ...

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