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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Zack Pruitt regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s signing Monday of SB 59, a bill that protects the private information of individuals who support charities and other nonprofit organizations: “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. SB 59 is an important step in guaranteeing privacy protections for ...

State high court receives briefs in support of Phoenix artists challenging law that threatens jail time for abiding by their beliefs

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Vice President of Appellate Advocacy and Senior Counsel John Bursch regarding a proposed friend-of-the-court brief ADF filed Wednesday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Speech First v. Cartwright, a lawsuit challenging University of Central Florida policies that unconstitutionally restrict students’ First Amendment rights: “Public universities should be the standard-bearers for a free-speech environment full of many viewpoints and voices. Universities can regulate truly problematic harassment while still ...

State agency threatening to investigate, penalize New Hope Family Services despite victories in separate lawsuit, recent relevant US Supreme Court decision

ADF attorneys file lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction

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 Senior Counsel Zack Pruitt regarding SB 636, a North Carolina bill vetoed Friday by Gov. Roy Cooper that would have protected the private information of individuals who support charities and other nonprofit organizations of their choice, consistent with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the ADF case Thomas More Law Center v. Bonta: “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 ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice publicized its support Monday for two religious freedom cases that are being litigated by attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund. The two cases were among four featured in the DOJ’s publication Religious Freedom in Focus. “Christians and Christian organizations should not be singled out for different treatment merely because they are religious. We appreciate the DOJ’s position on these two cases and are glad they concur with the analysis that discrimination against someone based upon their point of view is unacceptable under the Constitution,” said ...

WHO: Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy WHAT: Speaking at Mississippi Advocacy Group rally supporting legislation protecting children from harmful and life-altering medical procedures WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 24, beginning at 1 p.m. CST WHERE: Mississippi Trade Mart, 1200 Mississippi St., Jackson. To schedule an interview, contact ADF Media Relations Specialist Jacqueline Ribeiro at (202) 961-9396. Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Burke regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage Wednesday of the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and a resolution condemning the recent attacks on pro-life organizations: “Every human life is valuable, and every baby deserves to be protected. By passing the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, the U.S. House has affirmed the basic human rights of vulnerable children, whether born or unborn, through the provision of critical legal protection for babies who survive abortions ...