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… Alan Sears Founder Alan Sears served as founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, building on his experience as … in important roles in 52 victories at the U.S. Supreme Court, including Trinity Lutheran Church of … The New York Times , The Washington Post , the Associated Press, The Washington Times , The Seattle Post-Intelligencer …

… oldest school choice program in the country. But because of a misguided court ruling in 1999, there was one exception … simply because the school they choose is religious. That’s unconstitutional, and that’s why ADF filed a lawsuit … ( A.H. v. French ). As ADF Senior Counsel and VP of U.S. Litigation David Cortman said at the time, “Vermont …

… Lathan Watts VP of Public Affairs Lathan Watts serves as VP of Public Affairs … He represents ADF at external events, conferences and press conference, and in media. He serves as liaison between … sectors. He held campaign and official staff positions for U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling, U.S. Senator John Cornyn and …

… to live and work according to their beliefs without fear of unjust government punishment. Such a statement would be … Amendment to our Constitution that guarantee everyone’s freedom of speech and religion. It is a principle we would … of pregnancy centers, churches, and volunteers in the U.S. Each organization uses its resources as an opportunity …

… January 4, 2024 “Come and see.” These are the words of Jesus in John 1:39. It’s a simple invitation that Jesus … based on whether it is religious or not. Let’s look at the details of this case. Ten-year-old Katie Ayers was stopped by … the district court agreed, and upon appeal, so did the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Case timeline …

… Ali Kilmartin Senior Counsel, Vice President of Allied Legal Affairs Alison (Ali) M. Kilmartin serves as … deploying over 4,700 attorneys aligned with ADF’s mission to protect and promote life, religious liberty, … of precedent-setting matters and 74 victories at the U.S. Supreme Court, including serving as lead or co-counsel …

… ADF in 2013 As the CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner leads the … the inherent dignity of all people throughout the U.S. and around the world. Waggoner oversees the efforts of … courts and tribunals. It has also successfully secured the release of hundreds of imprisoned Christians around the …

… Revised February 8, 2023 Update: June 27, 2022  -   The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Kennedy v. Bremerton School … both as religious exercise and as private speech. Read the press release here . Can a public school punish an employee for …

… Everyone Else ADF won a lawsuit challenging the exclusion of religious schools from Vermont’s Dual Enrollment Program. Written by Alliance Defending … filed a lawsuit against the state. And, thankfully, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit halted the unfair …

… economic prosperity and freedom without actively allowing for and promoting religious liberty.” – Christos Makridis … about religious liberty as a critical building block of a free society. The study goes into great depth of … specifically personal property rights 3. Whether a country’s culture prioritizes religious activities in daily life Is …