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… shouldn’t be penalized for expressing their beliefs,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Joel Oster.  “The court … told Netherland that if he continued preaching--even at the prescribed distance--he would be arrested for … shouldn’t be penalized for expressing their beliefs,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Joel Oster.  “The court …

… Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government at its hearing “Free Speech: The Biden Administration’s … Fundamental Rights” WHEN:  Thursday, March 23, beginning at 2 p.m. EDT WHERE:  Rayburn House Office Building, Room … contact ADF Media Relations Specialist Hayden Sledge at (205) 767-4705. A  livestream  of the hearing will be …

… in the  consolidated cases  challenging the mandate at the 6th Circuit.” Alliance Defending Freedom is an … in the  consolidated cases  challenging the mandate at the 6th Circuit.” Alliance Defending Freedom is an …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Zack Pruitt regarding the failure of the “For the People Act” to pass the U.S. Senate Tuesday. The bill was designed to expand the definition of “political speech” and would have dramatically altered the First Amendment speech and association protections that American citizens have enjoyed since the founding of our country: “Despite contending to be ‘for the people,’ this bill would have imposed unworkable and invasive regulations on the ability of Americans and groups of citizens to discuss vital policy issues ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Jonathan Scruggs regarding court orders that a Dane County Circuit Court issued Wednesday and on Aug. 11 in Amy Lynn Photography Studio v. City of Madison declaring that Amy Lawson and her business are not subject to city and state laws that would otherwise control her artistic freedom because she does not have a physical storefront: “The court’s judgment has vital implications for everyone in Wisconsin who values artistic freedom. The court found—and the city and state have now agreed—that creative ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signing Friday of SB 99, a bill that protects children from dangerous, life-altering medical procedures: “Young people deserve to live in a society that doesn’t subject them to risky experimental procedures to which they cannot effectively consent, including so-called ‘gender transition’ surgeries and drugs. By enacting this legislation, Montana has taken a critical step toward protecting children and parents ...

… less—including an ‘initiative’ promoted by a few athletes at a press conference—will be more empty words.” Alliance … less—including an ‘initiative’ promoted by a few athletes at a press conference—will be more empty words.” Alliance …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Chris Schandevel regarding the Iowa Supreme Court’s deadlocked order Friday in Planned Parenthood of the Heartland v. Reynolds. That result, with the justices split 3-3 on how to resolve the case, leaves in place a lower state court’s 2019 injunction that is preventing Iowa’s fetal heartbeat law from taking effect: “States have the strongest possible interest in protecting the most fundamental of our human rights—the right to life. Iowans are eager to affirm that life is a human right, which is why the ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom President and CEO Michael Farris regarding the inauguration of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States:“On this Inauguration Day, we join with millions of our fellow Americans who are praying for the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden. Many challenges lie ahead, and we pray for the president’s health and safety as he governs this great nation. While we are gravely concerned about his campaign positions, we pray that, as president, he would have a change of heart and protect everyone’s God-given ...

… have acted to preserve a level playing field for all female athletes in the state, whether in high school or … have acted to preserve a level playing field for all female athletes in the state, whether in high school or …