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… institutions. If religious beliefs are at the center of an organization, then it is addressing some of life’s most important and fundamental questions. And if … This is why our courts have recognized the principle of the ministerial exception. What is the ministerial …

… Kristi Stokes to officiate same-sex weddings, but an ADF lawsuit led to the county backing down. Written by … law resembled a similar ordinance passed by the city of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho that threatened a wedding business … 15 forbids businesses from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. If applied to Kristi, …

… her religious beliefs, but she was punished with the loss of her job. Who is Vivian Geraghty? Vivian Geraghty is a … instructed Vivian to participate in the social transitions of her students, she went to the principal to voice her … forced to resign and escorted off campus. December 2022 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Vivian. Currently …

… employers, that right was threatened during the tenure of former President Barack Obama. Under the Patient … pills for their employees against their religious beliefs. ADF attorneys helped file a lawsuit on behalf of the company, … (HRSA) was given this task. HRSA decided employers must provide coverage for “[a]ll Food and Drug Administration …

… January 4, 2024 “Come and see.” These are the words of Jesus in John 1:39. It’s a simple invitation that Jesus … based on whether it is religious or not. Let’s look at the details of this case. Ten-year-old Katie Ayers was stopped by … K.A. v. Pocono Mountain School District In March 2011, ADF filed a complaint on behalf of Katie Ayers against Pocono …

… December 6, 2023 College campuses have long been bastions of free speech where just about any idea can be discussed or … out petty squabbles, treating free people like naughty children; it would also make minority viewpoints subject to … for using violence, and many are taking action . Some ADF clients and employees have experienced similar …

… Alliance Defending Freedom are currently litigating one of those cases— 303 Creative v. Elenis —before the Supreme … speech. That ruling violates the First Amendment. So ADF attorneys appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the … for Republican politicians. Case timeline April 2021 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Emilee Carpenter …

… vaccine mandate for large, private employers. By the end of the month, OSHA withdrew the mandate. However, some … of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. ADF takes no position on the COVID-19 vaccine. However, we … U.S.C. § 2000e(j). Employers imposing vaccination mandates must recognize legitimate requests from their employees to be …

… Responding to a Media Smear in 303 Creative When ADF and our clients are slandered, we will respond. So in the spirit of speaking freely, let’s address a viral falsehood head-on. … by those who have a responsibility and obligation to report honestly. They came from one source—the New Republic …

… colleges and universities have traditionally been bastions of free speech. People with diverse religious, political, and … her First Amendment rights. In response, on May 31, ADF filed a lawsuit  against Southern Illinois University … three professors to undergo First Amendment training by ADF attorneys. SIUE revised its policies and student handbook …