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… Maryland city to church: Stop worship services or leave ADF attorneys file … Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of a church against the city of Laurel, Maryland, … permit application was individually approved. Once the new restriction banning parcels less than one acre passed, …

… Virginia churches, ministries urge governor, legislators to protect freedom for all, not just some Over 40 Virginia … so-called “Virginia Values Act.” The law, enacted July 1, on its face compels churches, religious schools, and … said ADF Senior Counsel Denise Harle. “But Virginia’s new law forces these ministries to abandon their convictions …

… lines Published June 17, 2008 Related Case: Lewis v. The New York State Department of Civil Service ALBANY, N.Y. — In … their opening brief in a New York appellate court Monday to prevent officials from illegally recognizing same-sex … to which the people of New York have not consented.” On behalf of New York taxpayers, ADF attorneys filed a …

… Appeals court highly critical of sweeping prohibition on free speech throughout city Published June 1, 2016 Related … Madison, Wis. , and obtained temporary relief against a  New Hampshire  statute. “The government cannot muzzle speech … Pittsburgh’s sidewalk counselors are now entitled to their day in court, and the city cannot justify squelching …

… way for small church Published July 23, 2012 Related Case: New Generation Christian Church v. Rockdale County ATLANTA, Ga. — Rockdale County agreed to a federal court injunction issued Friday that allows a … The county’s zoning code restricts churches from meeting on property of less than three acres in any zoning district …

… allied attorneys secured a court order Wednesday against a New Hampshire law that allows the creation of 25-foot … zones in which no person may speak, stand, or even enter on public ways and sidewalks outside of abortion facilities. … of the New Hampshire law until the court decides whether to issue an injunction against it, which the court says it …

… Ann Arbor won’t use law to force citizens to promote political views they oppose ADF attorneys … Counsel Samuel Green. “Ann Arbor has agreed that it won’t use this law to force Grant and Jacob to use their skills to …

… against halting flawed sign ordinance Judge declined to grant motion that would have suspended discriminatory … client.” In May 2007, in response to an ADF lawsuit filed on behalf of Good News Presbyterian Church, the town of … ADF attorneys then amended their complaint and filed a new motion for preliminary injunction to block implementation …

… California forces churches to cover abortion, church sues ADF files lawsuit in state court on behalf of San Diego–area congregation. Published February …

… After lawsuit, city finally says it won’t use law to stop Ohio Catholic school from following its beliefs ADF … the law, ADF attorneys voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit against the city Tuesday. “Religious schools like The Lyceum … doctrine of the Catholic Church, including their teachings on marriage and sexuality. But in 2018, the South Euclid City …