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… Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for Academic Freedom defends the First Amendment rights of … faculty members at America's public universities. Written by Grant Atkinson Published April 3, 2023 The United States … involving unconstitutional speech zones occurred at Fresno State University in April 2017. The story began when …

… that would severely restrict religious freedom. Written by Matt Bowman Published May 9, 2022 Revised March 13, 2023 … and irreversible consequences, including sterilization. For many health-care providers, performing these … Lainey Armistead, who played soccer at West Virginia State University. Lainey intervened in a federal lawsuit to …

… No, Treatment for an Ectopic Pregnancy Is Not an Abortion Ectopic pregnancy … is both a tragedy and an emergency, and laws in every state protect treatment for women who face it. Written by Denise Harle Published September 14, 2023 Revised January …

… thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” Why is freedom of conscience important? These 26 … (religious and secular alike). ADF represented graphic artist and website designer Lorie Smith at the Supreme Court. … example, Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop has been targeted three times for declining to create custom cakes …

… in reality, it’s both unnecessary and dangerous. Written by Caroline Reeves Published March 19, 2021 Revised December … in the ’70s but was stopped in its tracks, and for good reason. It was largely American women who campaigned … approval until 1972, after which it went to the state legislatures for ratification. For the amendment to be …

… Vaccine Mandates Please use this page as a reference for frequently asked questions regarding religious exemptions to vaccine mandates. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published February 9, 2023 … school voluntarily offers religious exemptions; there is a state statute providing students with religious exemptions; …

… right to freely live and speak the truth. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published May 24, 2023 Revised … in the U.S., especially Judeo-Christian beliefs, are being targeted for erasure from the public square. As part of their … of major wins that God has provided. ADF represented cake artist Jack Phillips at the Supreme Court in 2017. …

… The Respect for Marriage Act Can’t Answer the Question: What is Marriage? … law and creates real harm for countless Americans. Written by Ryan Womack Published August 26, 2022 Revised October 18, … the [1996] Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage,” referring to the Clinton-era …

… care of their children are fundamental rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. Written by Kate Anderson Published … ask Jessica Bates . Jessica sought to adopt in her home state of Oregon, but when she applied for her certification, … read above. Other parents have faced similar situations in Washington, New Jersey , and elsewhere across the country. …

… force people to say something they don’t believe. Written by Kellie Fiedorek Published June 1, 2023 Revised August 29, … heard about the story of Lorie Smith. Lorie is a graphic artist based in Colorado, and she creates custom websites for her clients through her business, 303 Creative. The state of Colorado tried to force Lorie to say things she …