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… law dedicated to securing equal educational opportunities for women. Since its passage, Title IX has opened … consequences. Chelsea Mitchell, Alanna Smith, and Selina Soule are three of the Connecticut female athletes standing … their case, they appealed the ruling with the help of ADF attorneys. And in December 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals …

… from Alliance Defending Freedom client Chelsea Mitchell ( Soule v. Connecticut Association of Schools ) about the … matter, and that they can’t expect anyone to stand up for their dignity and their rights. That’s wrong. And it … And neither are my fellow female athletes. Through our ADF attorneys, my fellow athletes and I are appealing the federal …

… been giving a voice to women facing unplanned pregnancies for over 30 years. Caring Families works to give the clients … women to make life-affirming choices. Caring Families v. City of Hartford In 2017, the city of Hartford passed … rights. So, with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys, Caring Families filed a lawsuit against the city …

… Laws Schools Must Protect Free Speech, American Bar Association Says At a time when free speech has been … Freedom and Freedom of Expression.” It stipulates that for law schools to keep their ABA accreditation, they must … former ACLU President Nadine Strossen about 303 Creative v. Elenis . Kristen and Nadine were able to speak without …

… Schools Mid Vermont Christian School was punished for declining to follow the state’s view on human sexuality … middle school and high school sports. The largest sports association for middle and high schools in the state is … avail. Defending religious freedom In November 2023, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit against Vermont officials for …

… the Town Tuition Program, where towns provide funding for students to attend a public school in another town or … chosen by the parents or students can’t be religious. A.H. v. French and E.M. v. French In 2020, a family from the small … schools. By reaching a settlement with Vermont, ADF attorneys affirmed families’ rights to choose religious …

… responsibility as parents. They want to do what is best for their children and parent them well. But the actions of … not school officials acting on their own. Figliola v. Harrisonburg City Public School Board HCPS detailed its … 2022 : After receiving a response from the district, ADF attorneys sent a second letter  reiterating how “HCPS’ policy …

… Indiana School Counselor Fired for Telling the Truth South Madison Community Schools fired … questions from a reporter about a school policy. McCord v. South Madison Community School Corporation In September … fire Kathy for speaking to the journalist. May 2023: ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on Kathy’s behalf. The bottom line …

… Oregon School District Fired Educators for Speaking Out ADF is representing two educators in a … better policies in hopes of making a change. Damiano v. Grants Pass School District 7 Katie and Rachel believe … and Rachel has since left the district. In June 2021, attorneys with Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) filed a …

… But the state of Colorado is punishing the school for its beliefs. Darren Patterson Christian Academy v. Roy In 2022, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a law … violating its beliefs, but it was denied. June 2023 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on the school’s behalf. October …