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… Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) to prohibit religious organizations, including the Mission, from hiring only individuals who share and live out their religious beliefs. In 2021, the state’s highest court gutted … faces substantial penalties for simply engaging in its freedom—protected by the Constitution—to hire fellow …

… Julia Payne serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Life. In this role, she defends the … of life by litigating both beginning and end of life issues. Before joining ADF, Payne worked at the Office of the … and also worked on cases concerning immigration, religious liberty, federalism, the Commerce Clause, criminal …

… to refrain from speaking in a way that would violate her religious beliefs. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published January 17, 2023 Revised January 2, 2024 … the school's preferred viewpoint on specific, fundamental issues. Vivian Geraghty experienced this problem firsthand …

… do not share their beliefs. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published December 13, 2023 Revised December 14, 2023 … characterizing them as a protection of “employee rights.” Religious organizations should be free to hire employees who … Family and Life Services (NIFLA), and First Bible Baptist Church—in challenging New York’s law. First, CompassCare is a …

… women. It also violates the First Amendment rights of religious colleges, and the right to comment before issuing a … in girls’ private spaces, which is why Alliance Defending Freedom helped the college file a lawsuit against the Biden administration. Government officials cannot force religious institutions to go against their beliefs, …

… with biological sex. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published March 18, 2022 Revised January 10, 2024 … his First Amendment rights. Virginia Supreme Court issues landmark ruling After the trial court dismissed … to ideological views that violate their sincerely held religious beliefs.” The ruling means that Peter’s case can …

… Dalton serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he plays a key role at the Center for Academic Freedom representing … entities to affirm the fundamental freedoms of speech and religious liberty. With ADF’s Center for Conscience …

… Hoffmann serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Academic Freedom. Before joining ADF, Hoffmann clerked for the …

… Brush & Nib Studio. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published April 27, 2022 Revised December 21, 2023 … took a stand for their right to live according to their religious beliefs—beliefs that some governments have labeled … she met Breanna, who just happened to be a painter, at a church bible study, and the two quickly became friends. Over …

… on his private property. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published August 7, 2023 In New York, there is a history of religious people being treated worse than everyone else in … In one prominent example, a New York City policy banned religious groups including Bronx Household of Faith from …