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… passenger seat. Both were thrown out of the car, but Jesse’s injuries were more severe than his wife’s. He was left with … for religious people. In Massachusetts, for example—where ADF attorneys filed an amicus brief in defense of the … unanimously upheld both the New York and Washington laws, ruling that the Constitution does not confer a right to …

… What Is Freedom of Speech? There is a reason that America’s Founding Fathers considered the freedom of speech one of … true threats, and speech integral to criminal conduct. ADF is proud to stand in the tradition of Supreme Court free … against Liam’s freedom of speech. ADF has appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit and …

… decent and honorable religious or philosophical premises.” ADF client Jack Phillips is one person who holds that belief. … Colorado officials targeted him. The Colorado Civil Rights Commission ordered Jack to either violate his faith by … dismissed him from his volunteer position. Dr. Fox filed suit in federal court asserting claims involving free speech …

… Revised February 8, 2023 Update: June 27, 2022  -   The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Kennedy v. Bremerton School … both as religious exercise and as private speech. Read the press release here . Can a public school punish an employee for …

… their company is about more than just turning a profit: it’s about sharing their gifts, talents, and messages with the … For example, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission now claims that federal law requires businesses to … February 22, 2023 : Queen of Angels filed a lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville asking the court to strike …

… against the Hope Center with the Anchorage Civil Rights Commission, claiming the center had discriminated against … males to sleep next to women in its overnight shelter. ADF attorneys filed a second lawsuit against Anchorage, and … attorneys representing the Hope Center once again filed suit  in federal court after the Anchorage Assembly amended …

… to live and speak the truth. As a legal organization, ADF unites attorneys, pastors, ministry leaders, and many … Today, beliefs that were once broadly accepted in the U.S., especially Judeo-Christian beliefs, are being targeted … in 2017. Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Jack Phillips is the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop …

… and Cannabis Retailers Washington State treated Christ’s Church of Mt. Spokane and Westgate Chapel differently than … to set the record—and the law—straight. Thankfully, ADF successfully defended the rights of church and ministry … Chapel joined the lawsuit in June. December 2020 : ADF filed a motion for preliminary injunction and motion to …

… How OSHA Withdrew Its COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate ADF opposed the Biden administration’s efforts through OSHA to compel large, private employers to … month, OSHA withdrew the mandate. Who did ADF represent against the OSHA vaccine mandate? OSHA had no authority under …

… You would think that a victory for Jack Phillips at the U.S. Supreme Court would have been enough to deter the Colorado Civil Rights Commission from showing hostility toward him and his … Commission issued a formal complaint against Jack, and ADF filed an amended complaint. The commission sought to …