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… organizations to be able to make employment decisions for ministers without government interference. Written by … institutions. If religious beliefs are at the center of an organization, then it is addressing some of life’s most … as well as those of faith and doctrine” ( Kedroff v. Saint Nicholas Cathedral , 1952). However, the passage of …

… been giving a voice to women facing unplanned pregnancies for over 30 years. Caring Families works to give the clients … women to make life-affirming choices. Caring Families v. City of Hartford In 2017, the city of Hartford passed … rights. So, with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys, Caring Families filed a lawsuit against the city …

… challenges have been a hallmark of civil-rights litigation for decades, helping Americans challenge unjust laws while … its ability to hear cases about future injuries in Mugler v. Kansas . Since then, the Court has heard a pre-enforcement … law. 303 Creative v. Elenis (2023): Graphic designer Lorie Smith successfully challenged Colorado’s misuse of its …

… Must Ensure Parental Rights Receive the Highest Level of Protection  The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act … Revised February 27, 2024 “The duty of parents to provide for the maintenance of their children is a principle of … United States Supreme Court’s rulings on the topic. Troxel v. Granville In 2000, the Supreme Court issued an important …

… The MED Act: Why We Must Preserve Rights of Conscience for Medical Professionals The MED Act allows … after nearly 20 years of service in the Winnebago County Health Department. She chose to resign rather than …

… law dedicated to securing equal educational opportunities for women. Since its passage, Title IX has opened … often suffer the consequences. Chelsea Mitchell, Alanna Smith, and Selina Soule are three of the Connecticut female … their case, they appealed the ruling with the help of ADF attorneys. And in December 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals …

… on Whether Maine Can Discriminate Against Religion Carson v. Makin, which the U.S. Supreme Court heard in December, … Supreme Court ruled in Carson v. Makin  that the state of Maine cannot exclude students who attend religious schools … in name only. This ruling will have major implications for several Alliance Defending Freedom clients in similar …

… This Floral Artist Stood up for Her Beliefs and Risked Losing Everything How far would … Supreme Court ruled against Barronelle a second time . ADF attorneys asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take her case. July … ruling in light of the Tenth Circuit’s decision in Lorie Smith’s case, 303 Creative v. Elenis . November 2021 : ADF …

… matter, and that they can’t expect anyone to stand up for their dignity and their rights. That’s wrong. And it … championship by a male runner in 2019. Meanwhile, Alanna Smith, an incredibly talented female athlete, was the … And neither are my fellow female athletes. Through our ADF attorneys, my fellow athletes and I are appealing the federal …

… it sound as if their goal is to treat children as property of the state. Whatever their intentions, Cardona and … every parent.   Should the government be responsible for raising children? In a shocking sentence from an April … if a teacher meets a student in kindergarten or elementary school, that teacher can never replace the parents’ role or …