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ADF attorneys available for media interviews following hearing Wednesday

ADF attorneys available for media interviews following oral arguments Wednesday

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Ryan Tucker, director of the Center for Christian Ministries, regarding a decision Monday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit that allows a Washington state homeless ministry to continue its case against state officials. In Union Gospel Mission of Yakima v. Ferguson, the 9th Circuit overturned a lower court’s order dismissing the case and held the Christian ministry can challenge a state law that limits its freedom to hire like-minded individuals who share and live out its religious beliefs and ...

As a cake artist who has faced a similar lawsuit to the one Jack now faces, I know the importance of free speech.

Appeals court affirms ‘government must treat secular and religious groups equally’

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Greg Baylor, director of the ADF Center for Religious Schools, regarding Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s misguided signing Wednesday of HB 4867, a bill that amends the Illinois Human Rights Act in a way that threatens the statutory and constitutional rights of religious and pro-life employers: “Forcing people or organizations to violate their religious beliefs is unconstitutional and has no place in our society. Many organizations, including religious and mission-driven entities, maintain their unique character ...

Swiss government officials have removed a child from her loving home simply because the parents sought to protect her from gender ideology. After their daughter began expressing gender confusion, this mother and father pursued compassionate mental health care that would help their child feel comfortable in her own skin. But the school and local hospital, in conjunction with a trans-activist organization, tried to “socially transition” their daughter instead—against the parents’ clear wishes. Social transitions can often pave the way for harmful medical interventions, including life-altering ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Natalie Thompson regarding a friend-of-the-court brief ADF attorneys filed Wednesday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on behalf of Female Athletes United and Christian Educators Association International in State of Alabama v. United States Secretary of Education. In the case, the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are asking the 11th Circuit to protect their right to defend female athletes, students, and teachers’ privacy, safety, and freedom of speech by halting the ...

The Blackstone Legal Fellowship equips the next generation of Christian leaders and legal professionals to boldly defend your freedoms. This mentorship and training program enables men and women of faith to stand for truth in their careers and their communities by teaching them about the foundations underlying our most cherished freedoms. Blackstone students engage with some of the nation’s top legal scholars and professionals, receiving practical guidance about how to uphold these principles in their careers. They also are connected with a network of nearly 3,000 like-minded Fellows who can ...

Challenges to our fundamental freedoms are increasing. Across the country, we’re seeing the government allow women’s sports and even their private spaces to be overrun by males. Free speech rights are facing continued threats from government, schools, and other institutions. Activists are working to strongarm pro-life pregnancy centers into silence and limit their ability to serve vulnerable women. With the help of friends like you, Alliance Defending Freedom is standing against these threats to your basic rights. Your gift will help us continue to defend... Women and girls from the Biden ...