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… Public-Accommodation Laws Must Respect, Not Violate, Free Speech In June, the U.S. … 29, 2023 By now, you have probably heard about the story of Lorie Smith. Lorie is a graphic artist based in Colorado, … force them to express ideas contrary to their core values. ADF stepped in to defend Joanna and Breanna’s right to create …

… To Protect Free Speech, We Must Preserve Language It may at times seem tedious or … Watts Published May 1, 2023 Revised May 2, 2023 The plight of Brian Tingley ( Tingley v. Ferguson ), a licensed … claimed that the law does not regulate Brian’s speech. ADF is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse that ruling. …

… Congress Must Ensure Parental Rights Receive the Highest Level of Protection  The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act … duty of parents to provide for the maintenance of their children is a principle of natural law; an obligation … laid …

… the state requires families to adopt the state’s views on sexual and gender identities, forcing religious applicants to … the right but the duty to care for their children. Parents must promote their children’s well-being and ensure their … one another. To give just a few examples: In Virginia , ADF is challenging a school district policy based on CRT that …

… The MED Act: Why We Must Preserve Rights of Conscience for Medical Professionals The MED Act allows … It enhances patient care by protecting whistleblowers who report violations of laws or practices that put patient …

… such as making “the patient sterile” or causing “lifelong sexual dysfunction,” and that some of these procedures … of the Idaho Attorney General, with the assistance of ADF and Cooper & Kirk, appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals … enforce its law while the case proceeds. Children must be protected While the science around medical procedures …

… that before a family can adopt or foster children, they must adopt the state’s radical gender ideology and “respect, … has stepped in on Jessica’s behalf. Let’s explore the details of her case. Jessica’s children are her greatest joy. … application because of her religious beliefs. March 2023 : ADF filed a federal complaint on Jessica’s behalf. December …

… filed a complaint with the local government and sent a press release to the local newspaper. Others called for a boycott … wouldn’t have to fight alone The very next morning, an ADF attorney walked into Blaine’s office. After introducing …

… Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Alliance Defending freedom filed a federal lawsuit … freedom to operate according to its faith without fear of punishment from the government.  Case: Fort Des … sex.   … Fort Des Moines Church of Christ … gender … sexual orientation … Iowa Civil Rights Commission … Iowa … …

… administering something to help with the pain. While most of us quickly thank the staff member for the call and approve … child participates in sports, a parent’s signature on a report card. Notifying parents is not just a common courtesy; … officials have only a secondary responsibility and must respect these rights.” And in a recent case filed by …