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… “to decide for themselves, free from state interference, matters of church government as well as those of faith and … in the “employment relationship existing between … a church and its minister would result in an encroachment by the State into an area of religious freedom which it is forbidden to enter by the principles of …

… in December, presents similar legal issues to ADF’s case A.H. v. French. Written by Paul Schmitt Published April 21, … Court heard oral arguments in an important religious freedom case from Maine called Carson v. Makin . The Supreme … from accessing a generally available benefit program. In 2017, ADF successfully argued in Trinity Lutheran Church of …

… Amendment, even during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Written by Neal Hardin Published April 14, 2023 … Thankfully, the First Amendment protects this essential freedom to peacefully practice our religion. But when … the rights of church and ministry clients in 17 legal matters and assisted (or equipped others to assist) over …

… Coach Kennedy's personal prayer of gratitude at the end of a football game is protected under the First Amendment both … coach Joe Kennedy has a habit of praying after games. Win or lose, he takes a knee at the 50-yard line to privately … 2014 case McCullen v. Coakley , which Alliance Defending Freedom filed and helped fund, the Supreme Court ruled that …

… more concerned with profit. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published April 5, 2023 Revised April 17, 2024 All … girls from high-risk abortion drugs. But in West Virginia, a major pharmaceutical company is prioritizing profit over … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved abortion drugs for use in America with minimal restrictions in 2000. Since …

… State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for Abortions As a result of a Washington state law, one church’s health … the church’s health plan. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published September 2, 2020 Revised December 21, 2023 … freedom have occurred across the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw numerous attempts by state governments to …

… than secular businesses. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published December 23, 2020 Revised December 21, 2023 … the country grappled with how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, some took their authority too far. At times, … the rights of church and ministry clients in 17 legal matters and assisted (or equipped others to assist) over …

… by ADF Church & Ministry Alliance Published October 19, 2020 Revised October 28, 2022 COVID-19 continues to test … to believe that they can suspend the Constitution during a pandemic—testing the limits of religious freedom.  In Oregon, government officials are doing just …

… Marriage Act’ undermines marriage and threatens religious freedom and free speech. Written by Gregory S. Baylor … Obergefell v. Hodges , in which the Court invented a constitutional “right” to same-sex marriage. Using this … Has the Respect for Marriage Act passed Congress? On July 19, 2022, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act. The …

… Casinos Are Open, But Churches Are Closed? During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada treated churches such as Calvary Chapel … Valley worse than casinos. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published June 8, 2020 Revised December 21, 2023 “Las … threat of criminal and civil penalties. That’s a clear (and unconstitutional) double standard. So one Nevada …