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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding President Joseph Biden’s nomination Friday of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the current vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court: “A justice should interpret the Constitution faithfully and according to the original public meaning of the Framers who wrote it. While ADF doesn’t take a position on the merits of Supreme Court nominees, respecting the Constitution in this way is essential to protect our precious freedoms, including our first freedom—the right to peacefully live and work ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the District Court of Colorado’s decision Thursday to dismiss one of the two claims against Colorado cake artist Jack Phillips in Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop: “The decision by the court to dismiss one of the claims against Jack Phillips is the first step towards final justice. Jack has been threatened with financial ruin simply because he makes decisions about which messages to create and celebrate—decisions that every other artist in Colorado is free to make. Tolerance for ...

… Board’s racially discriminatory policy is disappointing, but the case will continue on appeal. Every student deserves … Public schools cannot attack or demean students based on these or any other characteristics. We look forward to continuing to represent these parents and students as they stand up against a school district that continues to …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding a friend-of-the-court brief ADF attorneys, along with co-counsel William Esser at Parker Roe Adams & Bernstein, LLP, filed Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court in Keister v. Bell on behalf of Young America’s Foundation, supporting the constitutionally protected right of free speech on public sidewalks alongside college campuses: “Public city sidewalks that happen to border a university’s campus are still public, open to anyone to freely walk and ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the U.S. Senate’s confirmation Wednesday of Catherine Lhamon as assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education, a position she previously held during the Obama administration: “The Senate has just narrowly confirmed a far-left activist, Catherine Lhamon, to serve as assistant secretary for civil rights at the Department of Education. During her time in this position under the Obama administration, Ms. Lhamon led the charge on policies that allowed males to ...

… women have greater access to the support and resources they need and deserve. Over the last year, we’ve seen many … grateful to Sen. Rubio and Rep. Smith for introducing these resolutions celebrating  Dobbs  and the states that … grateful to Sen. Rubio and Rep. Smith for introducing these resolutions celebrating  Dobbs  and the states that …

… freedom to faithfully practice their religious beliefs. But for too long that duty has been erased by a misguided … freedom to faithfully practice their religious beliefs. But for too long that duty has been erased by a misguided …

… the health and welfare of  all  children—no matter how they identify. Injecting children with puberty blockers and … evidence to support such use. Many studies even suggest these interventions are dangerous. This has led many European … evidence to support such use. Many studies even suggest these interventions are dangerous. This has led many European …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom CEO, President, and General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding Friday’s 51st annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.: “The March for Life isn’t just the largest pro-life event in the world; it’s also a celebration of the inherent dignity and worth of every human life. And it’s a reminder that it’s up to each one of us to protect our most fundamental human right: the right to live. The reversal of Roe v. Wade was a profound moment of hope and a turning point in the cause for life. It opened the door to build a culture of life ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Julie Marie Blake regarding a formal comment ADF submitted Friday urging the Biden administration to withdraw its proposed rule change to federal health privacy laws that disregards the value of human life and ignores biological reality by hampering the enforcement of state pro-life laws and laws that protect children from dangerous and life-altering medical procedures: “The Biden administration’s proposed rule would undermine state laws that protect expectant mothers and their unborn children from the harms of ...