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… as a philosophy professor at Shawnee State University for over 20 years with an unblemished record. He is serious … differing viewpoints in Dr. Meriwether’s class. Meriwether v. The Trustees of Shawnee State University One day, a male … Meriwether’s file, and (3) to pay $400,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees. Case timeline November 2018 : ADF filed a …

… Vermont School Officials Pay the Price for Silencing Snowboarding Coach Vermont snowboarding coach … clear violation of the First Amendment, and that’s why ADF attorneys stepped in to help Coach Bloch defend his rights. … Amendment, as the Supreme Court made clear in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District in 2022. No one should be fired …

… Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for Academic Freedom defends the First Amendment rights of … agreed to a settlement and paid nominal damages and attorneys’ fees totaling over $800,000.   Bernadette Tasy …   Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System v. Southworth One of the most important Supreme Court rulings …

… This Floral Artist Stood up for Her Beliefs and Risked Losing Everything How far would … and decided to make an example of her. Arlene's Flowers v. State of Washington The Washington State Attorney General … Supreme Court ruled against Barronelle a second time . ADF attorneys asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take her case. July …

… No Room in Washington for Christian Homeless Ministry? Yakima Union Gospel Mission … has been spreading the Gospel and serving the homeless for 87 years. Written by Charles Snow Published November 15, … forms of punishment. That’s why Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Mission against …

… 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 …

… Oral Argument Prep for the Supreme Court How does an attorney prepare for oral … was a landmark ruling for free speech in 303 Creative v. Elenis in June 2023. While decision day gets the most … starts by studying the written briefs and records. The attorneys preparing for oral arguments have already submitted …

… Bronx Church’s 20-Year Legal Battle Led to Freedom for New Yorkers of All Faiths After 20 years of legal … the spaces for worship services. Bronx Household of Faith v. Board of Education of the City of New York In 1995, Bronx … renting public-school facilities for worship services. Attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom asked the Supreme …

… on Whether Maine Can Discriminate Against Religion Carson v. Makin, which the U.S. Supreme Court heard in December, … in name only. This ruling will have major implications for several Alliance Defending Freedom clients in similar … funding to resurface playgrounds and make them safer for kids. Similarly, in 2020, the Court ruled in Espinoza v. …

… This Volunteer Chaplain Was Fired—For His Christian Beliefs Dr. Andrew Fox was fired from his … he was a well-respected member of the department. Fox v. City of Austin Dr. Fox maintains a blog on his personal … his position as volunteer fire chaplain. August 2022 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin on …