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… Censorship in Disguise The heckler’s veto is the silencing of free speech due to a hostile reaction from opponents of … The modern heckler’s veto is a form of disruptive protest for those who disagree with the message of a speaker and seek … Court said about the heckler’s veto? In Terminiello v. Chicago (1949), the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling …

… Bronx Household of Faith from renting public spaces for worship services, even though other groups were allowed … for exercising his free-speech rights in this way. Burritt v. New York State Department of Transportation In August … the requirement was unconstitutional. In June 2008, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on Daniel’s behalf and requested …

… Psychologist Dr. James Cantor Details Harms of ‘Transitioning’ Kids Dr. James Cantor lays out what the … filed an expert report written by Dr. James Cantor in Boe v. Marshall . In this case, the Biden administration and … and potentially sterilizing medical procedures for minors. Dr. Cantor’s expert report details the scientific …

… to face the fire—both literal flames and the rising tide of threats to freedom of speech and religious liberty.  … highest firefighting role as U.S. Fire Administrator for the United States Fire Administration—he was fired from … Cochran, and after years of litigation, he won and the city even agreed to pay him $1.2 million in the wake of a …

… 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 …

… sister contacted Alliance Defending Freedom, and our attorneys filed a lawsuit on her behalf . Jesse’s food and … center on his own less than three months later. We fought for Jesse because we know that all life deserves … protect life by prohibiting assisted suicide. In Vacco v. Quill , three physicians sued the state of New York for …

… Vaccine Mandates Please use this page as a reference for frequently asked questions regarding religious exemptions … halted the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large, private employers. By the end of the month, OSHA withdrew the mandate. However, some …

… on Whether Maine Can Discriminate Against Religion Carson v. Makin, which the U.S. Supreme Court heard in December, … Supreme Court ruled in Carson v. Makin  that the state of Maine cannot exclude students who attend religious schools … in name only. This ruling will have major implications for several Alliance Defending Freedom clients in similar …

… School Pays $181K for Firing Teacher Who Objected to Pro-LGBT Book Lindsey Barr … for all her students, including her own children. Barr v. Tucker At the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, … Freedom stepped in to vindicate Lindsey’s rights. ADF attorneys sent a demand letter in September 2022 asking that …

… Vermont School Suspended Father and Daughter for Calling a Male a Male The facts behind the Vermont locker … and participated in middle school gymnastics. Allen v. Millington In the 2022-23 school year, a male student who … and Blake’s records, and pay $125,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees. Case timeline September 2022 : A male …