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… February 9, 2024 Every day, kids across the country go to school wearing shirts with words emblazoned across the … home for the rest of the day. A few weeks later, Liam’s attorney sent a letter to school officials informing them … district court ruled against Liam’s freedom of speech, so ADF attorneys appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the …

… Culture Is and Isn’t The term "cancel culture" is applied to a variety of situations, some warranted, some not. So what … female athletes by disallowing biological males to compete in women’s sports. Noem had previously voiced her support for … across the country, a spokesperson for Noem told the press that “conservative cancel culture”  was to blame for …

… you’re at a school board meeting discussing changes to school district policy, and one of the teachers speaks up. … happened when Tanner Cross, an elementary school teacher in Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, respectfully … public comment period of a May 2021 school board meeting. ADF is representing Kim Wright, Monica Gill, and Tanner Cross …

… the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), a bill designed to enshrine same-sex marriage into the American legal fabric. … of unnecessary legislation that codify what is already available by law, such as access to contraception. Why … It is the immoveable truth about marriage. In addition, ADF and more than 80 allies sent a letter to Senate Minority …

… Professionals The addition of ‘gender identity’ to the state insurance code could be used to compel … grounds to participating in such interventions. And available evidence indicates that these interventions do more … beliefs, especially when they involve children. That’s why ADF has challenged the Biden administration’s …

… Gwinnett College’s campus. His case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Written by Alliance Defending … Because public officials silenced Chike on campus, ADF filed a lawsuit  on his behalf. This case involved clear … affirmed the district court’s ruling against Chike. The following January, after the Eleventh Circuit rejected …

… 12, 2024 For Emily Mais, a former assistant principal in Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia, the early days of returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic were overwhelming. … of her racism, and shamed in front of her colleagues. ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit against the Albemarle County …

… right. Dr. Andrew Fox, who served as lead fire chaplain in the Austin Fire Department for eight years, was fired from … raised in the United Kingdom, Dr. Andrew Fox felt called to ministry at a young age. For several years, he served as … his position as volunteer fire chaplain. August 2022 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin on …

… may hurt, but treating speech as ‘violence’ only leads to less speech and more violence. Written by Neal Hardin … harm in words, however, largely depends on the person hearing the words and his or her perception of their meaning. … for using violence, and many are taking action . Some ADF clients and employees have experienced similar …

… Laws Must Respect, Not Violate, Free Speech In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that government … officials cannot misuse public-accommodation laws to force people to say something they don’t believe. Written … force them to express ideas contrary to their core values. ADF stepped in to defend Joanna and Breanna’s right to create …