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… lead fire chaplain in the Austin, Texas, Fire Department for eight years—only to be fired for sharing his religious and philosophical reflections on … who are fighting for freedom, and we defend their cases all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary. …

… she and her husband Dan discovered that their school had for months prior been using a masculine name and male … Defending Freedom is taking on precedent-setting legal cases to protect parents’ rights and enshrine them as … consider the three main threats facing them. Politicized public education More and more school boards across the …

… Cross, an elementary school teacher in Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, respectfully explained his … his input as an educator, school officials punished him for speaking up. But it is the right of Tanner Cross and … speaking out against the proposed policy. June 2021 : ADF attorneys representing Cross filed a lawsuit  against LCPS, …

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… Justice Right to Warn of Dangers in Dismissing Jurors for Their Faith The case at issue involves a woman who … Alito said  he fears the Supreme Court soon will see other cases in which government excludes Americans from roles of … Imagine if, “to err on the side of caution,” we allowed attorneys and judges to exclude groups of Americans from …

… school field trips are supposed to be an exciting time for young students to enjoy hands-on learning and bond with … roomed based on gender identity instead of sex “[i]n most cases.” But JCPS does not provide that information to all … D.W. to room with only one other girl. December 2023 : ADF attorneys sent a demand letter on behalf of the Waileses …

… What Those Intent on Punishing Jack Phillips for His Faith Could Learn from Him For eight years—and through three different court cases—Jack has been standing up to protect his freedom to … This week, Jack will continue to make that stand as ADF attorneys represent him before the Denver District Court in …

… Revised February 27, 2024 “The duty of parents to provide for the maintenance of their children is a principle of … out its essential functions—like national security or public safety—and “narrowly tailored” means that the … are “generally protected” but offering no test for future cases, and still others saying that parental rights should …

… as a philosophy professor at Shawnee State University for over 20 years with an unblemished record. He is serious … Meriwether’s file, and (3) to pay $400,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees. Case timeline November 2018 : ADF filed a … a settlement with Shawnee State University. Outcome Public universities should not force teachers to abandon …

… she went to the principal to voice her concerns, hoping for a collaborative discussion. Instead, she experienced a … that “she would be required to put her beliefs aside as a public servant.” Vivian explained she could not put her … to resign and escorted off campus. December 2022 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Vivian. Currently : …