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… Published October 25, 2023 Over the years, the work of ADF has sometimes been labeled as “hate.” While we entirely … to blindly support every decision someone makes. It’s a devotion that runs deeper, caring for the whole person. … When we defend free speech, we are defending everyone’s right to speak freely without coercion or censorship. When we …

… 12-year-old daughter had attempted suicide in the school’s bathroom. He was told it was because she wanted to be a … from their parents. That’s why, with the help of ADF Allied Attorney Vernadette Broyles, Wendell is suing his … still in the crosshairs of this illegal mandate. In an ADF case in Harrisonburg, Virginia, teachers and parents recently …

… and blocking them from serving foster children. Here's how one ministry in Michigan responded. Written by Alliance … that marriage is between one man and one woman. That’s why ADF filed a lawsuit on behalf of Catholic Charities West … at its disposal to help these children find loving homes? Case timeline April 2019 : ADF filed a lawsuit  on behalf of …

… and Universities Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for Academic Freedom defends the First Amendment rights of students, student … pass for silencing Chike since it amended its policy. The case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled …

… note: The following piece was written by Emilie Kao, ADF senior counsel and vice president of advocacy strategy, … the fundamental rights of parents. In a landmark 1925 case, the Court  reiterated  that “the child is not the mere … and James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) have just introduced the  Families’ Rights and …

… their briefs explaining why their side should win the case. That means the main legal points of both sides are not … at the Supreme Court in 2017, Kristen Waggoner (now ADF's CEO, president, and general counsel) gave the justices … will be arguing in the Lawyers’ Lounge and explains the details for the morning’s hearing. The Clerk escorts the …

… are roomed based on gender identity instead of sex “[i]n most cases.” But JCPS does not provide that information to … on the first night of the trip. In addition, while in this case K.E.M.’s parents had all the information and could make … for D.W. to room with only one other girl. December 2023 : ADF attorneys sent a demand letter on behalf of the Waileses …

… April 26, 2024 Any parent concerned about his or her child’s education will have many conversations over the years with … rights—and she succeeded. Read on to learn more about her case. Lindsey Barr was fired from her job as a substitute … Freedom stepped in to vindicate Lindsey’s rights. ADF attorneys sent a demand letter in September 2022 asking …

… was the policy at issue in Vermont? In Vermont, not every town has a public high school. So, to make sure that every … is religious. That’s unconstitutional, and that’s why ADF filed a lawsuit against officials ( A.H. v. French ). As … they are religious.” In 2017, Cortman argued the ADF case Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer at the U.S. …

… Ohio County Agrees to Respect Christian Minister’s Freedom Cuyahoga County’s law would have forced Kristi Stokes to officiate same-sex weddings, but an ADF lawsuit led to the county backing down. Written by … in its 2023 decision 303 Creative v. Elenis (another ADF case), the High Court ruled that the government cannot use …