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… Alan Sears Founder Alan Sears served as founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, building on his experience as … 23 years at the helm, he built an ADF team committed to a comprehensive legal strategy that includes training, … Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer in the 2016-2017 term , Town of Greece v. Galloway and Conestoga …

… Free Speech in Landmark Ruling The Court ruled in favor of free speech in Lorie Smith’s landmark case, 303 Creative … November 7, 2023 You may have heard of Lorie Smith. She’s a graphic artist and web designer who loves to bring stories … this most essential of freedoms.” Case timeline September 2016 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on Lorie’s behalf …

… counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a member of the Center for Legislative Advocacy. In this role, her … Law Review . In response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Burke volunteered to serve again on active duty. In …

… Brett Harvey Senior Counsel, Vice President of Client and Alliance Engagement Brett Harvey serves as … and vice president of client and alliance engagement with Alliance Defending Freedom. In this role, he is … and the U.S. Supreme Court. Harvey has also litigated in a variety of state and federal courts, focusing on the …

… is the Chief Strategy Officer for Mission Increase (MI), a 501c3 organization whose mission is to equip nonprofits, … so that lives are transformed for Jesus (Ephesians 4:11-16). MI is working with over 3,000 nonprofit ministries in … MI’s ministry partners have generated a cumulative impact of more than $2 billion in additional Kingdom resources since …

… girls from high-risk abortion drugs. But in West Virginia, a major pharmaceutical company is prioritizing profit over … to provide abortion drugs to “all people – regardless of income, gender, race, or geography.” The company has … use in America with minimal restrictions in 2000. Since 2016, the agency has been eroding the safety standards it had …

… Wedding Chapel Owners Donald and Evelyn Knapp, owners of the Hitching Post, challenged a city ordinance that would have punished them for not … Post would not be prosecuted under the ordinance. March 2016 : A federal court issued  a motion-to-dismiss decision …

… The Dangers of Compelled Speech What is compelled speech? What has the … their most deeply held beliefs undermines the common good. A free society depends on ordinary citizens having the … she can’t create every message requested of her. In 2016, Lorie filed a pre-enforcement challenge against …

… at the U.S. Supreme Court since 2011, the most recent of which was a landmark ruling for free speech in 303 Creative v. Elenis … will be arguing in the Lawyers’ Lounge and explains the details for the morning’s hearing. The Clerk escorts the …

… ADF in 2017 Michael Farris is the former President & CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom. He served in this capacity … from Western Washington State College magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science, followed by a …