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… WV, KS, MT legislatures pass bills to protect women’s sports Published April 14, 2021 The … are poised to land on the desks of the governors of West Virginia, Kansas, and Montana: “Allowing males to compete in … Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination against women and ensures they have a fair and level playing …

… Freedom Senior Counsel Gregory S. Baylor regarding Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signing Friday of HB 1063 , a … simply for outwardly expressing their religious beliefs. Virginia law forbids discrimination on the basis of religion … of their faith. We commend Gov. Youngkin and the Virginia General Assembly for resolving this ambiguity so …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Zack Pruitt, director of U.S. government relations, regarding Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s signing Tuesday of SB 414, a bill that includes a provision to protect the private information of individuals who support charities and other nonprofit organizations of their choice: “Every American should be free to peacefully support causes they believe in without fear of harassment or intimidation. This provision within the bill is an important step in guaranteeing privacy protections for all Georgians in a manner ...

… women in college, ensuring they are not forced to compete against males playing on collegiate women’s sports teams: … women in college, ensuring they are not forced to compete against males playing on collegiate women’s sports teams: …

… Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen  regarding West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s signing Thursday of the  Equal … Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen  regarding West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s signing Thursday of the  Equal … sanctity of life. # # # … 7617 … religious freedom … West Virginia … WV governor signs bill providing vital religious …

… and a threat to student safety. States must stand firm against the spread of policies that defy common sense, … and a threat to student safety. States must stand firm against the spread of policies that defy common sense, …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s signing Friday of HB 6, a bill that explicitly protects parents’ rights to raise and care for their children: “Parents have a fundamental, constitutionally protected right to direct the upbringing of their children. With this legislation, Alabama has affirmed that parental rights are entitled to the highest level of protection from government interference just like every other fundamental right. As we continue to ...

… for firing him for sharing religious view on personal blog ADF attorneys represent Dr. Andrew Fox in federal …  Thursday in federal court on behalf of Dr. Andrew Fox against the city for firing the former volunteer chaplain of … Department for sharing his religious view on his personal blog, in violation of his First Amendment rights. Dr. Fox is …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’s signing Tuesday of SF 2095, a bill that ensures that Iowans are free to live and work according to their faith without fear of unjust government punishment: “Americans should be able to defend their rights when their government stops them from living and worshiping according to their faith. This law provides a sensible balancing test for courts to use when reviewing government policies that infringe upon the religious freedom rights of Iowans. The law doesn’t ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s signing Thursday of SB 150, a bill that ensures that Utahans are free to live and work according to their faith without fear of unjust government punishment: “Citizens shouldn’t be left defenseless when their government attempts to burden their ability to live and worship according to their faith. This law provides a sensible balancing test for courts to use when reviewing government policies that infringe upon the religious freedom rights of Utahans. The law doesn’t ...