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… outreach efforts, meal services, and health clinics for the Yakima community. The Yakima Union Gospel Mission … purpose if it forces the organization to hire those who do not subscribe to the group’s beliefs,” said ADF Legal Counsel Jake Reed. “The Yakima Union Gospel Mission is doing important ministry outreach in Washington state and …

… attorneys and allied attorneys filed suit against the city for illegitimately denying the church use of the building. “A city’s zoning restrictions should not be designed to discriminate against churches,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel David Cortman, who is serving as local counsel in the case.  “We are pleased …

… court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that the church did not engage in marital-status discrimination when it informed … Church . “Every church has a statement of faith, and it is not only reasonable, but expected for a church to require its employees to agree with and …

… senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Mr. Brooks focuses his efforts on … in colleges and schools.  Prior to joining ADF in 2018, Mr. Brooks worked with the New York law firm of …

… university’s requirement that forced unwilling students to contribute to campus activist groups. He led the challenge … has worked on ADF’s Supreme Court cases, such as  NIFLA  (2018),  Masterpiece Cakeshop (2018),  Trinity Lutheran … and  Witters v. Washington State Department of Services for the Blind  (1985). Lorence has made media appearances on …

… also funded more than 3,000 grants and legal projects for allied lawyers and organizations. Beginning with the … outstanding law students—representing 227 schools and 21 countries—from the world-class Blackstone Legal Fellowship … University. Practicing law for four decades, Sears is a member in good standing with the American, Arizona, …

… groups support lawsuit challenging fees 18 times higher for noncommercial Christian radio stations than NPR stations … can afford to stream online. The Copyright Royalty Board is violating federal law and the U.S. Constitution, and we, … who work hard to ensure that religious nonprofits are not treated as second-class citizens in the marketplace of …

… turn ERs into abortion facilities ADF attorneys available for media interviews following hearing Tuesday Published … other life-threatening conditions. But elective abortion is not life-saving care—it ends the life of the unborn child—and …

… Victory for children: Court says NY can’t shut down adoption provider … such couples to other agencies.” “The court’s decision is great news for children waiting to be adopted and for the … of agencies willing to help—benefits no one—certainly not children. New Hope’s faith-guided services don’t coerce …

… Multiple briefs at US Supreme Court back freedom for homeless ministry to hire only those sharing its beliefs … can be sued for declining to hire an applicant who does not share its religious beliefs. Alliance Defending Freedom … for this Court’s precedent and this Nation’s history is not unique. Rather, the decision is the latest warning …