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… Discriminate Against Religion Carson v. Makin, which the U.S. Supreme Court heard in December, presents similar legal … Freedom clients in similar situations in Vermont.   What is Carson v. Makin ? In Maine, 143 of its 260 school … Appeals for the Second Circuit has twice ruled in favor of our clients, but Vermont officials are poised to resume …

… The Dangers of Compelled Speech What is compelled speech? What has the Supreme Court said about … to design a custom wedding cake celebrating a same-sex marriage due to his religious beliefs about marriage. ADF … she can’t create every message requested of her. In 2016, Lorie filed a pre-enforcement challenge against …

… The Heckler's Veto: Censorship in Disguise The heckler’s veto is the silencing of free speech due to a hostile reaction … O. Douglas wrote that “a function of free speech under our system of government is to invite dispute. It may indeed …

… civil debate   Time will tell if the school administration is committed to this change, but Kristen’s return visit to … and civil discourse at Yale and other law schools, or the future of the legal profession in America is in dire … end cancel culture, each one of us has to decide to share our thoughts and hear others out in a spirit of civility. And …

… his Christian beliefs he expressed outside of work. Who is Kelvin Cochran? Kelvin Cochran spent over 30 years serving … accordance with Scripture—that sex is reserved for marriage between a man and a woman. After the councilmember … him of the suspension, but it did not provide any details about why he had been suspended. The same day, the …

… Written by Lathan Watts Published May 15, 2023 The U.S. Constitution places the lawmaking power in the hands of … voters. The president, the head of the executive branch, is supposed to enforce the laws, not make them. The … exercise enforcement and judicial functions. To protect our freedoms, the Constitution separates Congress, which …

… What Is Freedom? True freedom is not primarily a freedom ‘from’ external restraints or a freedom ‘to’ enact our own will but a freedom ‘for’ something greater than … Published October 13, 2023 Freedom . As Americans, it’s a word we are all familiar with. Even upon hearing that …

… IVF are children and therefore protected under Alabama’s wrongful death statute. But how did this case come about? … implications does it have for the protection of life? What is the background of this lawsuit? From 2013 to 2016, three couples and hopeful parents went to a fertility …

… ADF Seeking to Protect Women’s Sports in West Virginia Soccer player Lainey Armistead … release . Along with several other states, West Virginia is taking a stand to make sure women and girls have a level … and safety for female athletes across West Virginia. Our laws must be grounded in biological reality A male’s …

… have probably heard about the story of Lorie Smith. Lorie is a graphic artist based in Colorado, and she creates custom … Lorie to create websites expressing messages about marriage she doesn’t believe. Thankfully, the U.S. Supreme … case that ADF litigates to defend free speech for artists, our clients serve everyone, including those who identify as …