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… an exemption for ice cream trucks, but not for churches. “Pastors and churches shouldn’t live in fear of being punished … no pastor should have to fear jail time for engaging in peaceful religious expression.” Painter was … out for ringing their bells as a public expression of faith, as has been done for centuries, while ice cream trucks …

… issued Thursday to help protect religious freedom: “For many years, ADF has been advocating on behalf of pastors and churches who have had their speech chilled as a … dictates of the federal government and the tenets of their faith.’” Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, …

… atheists it will intrude on churches, America deserves details Atheist group says tax agency has agreed to new … release, “The IRS has now resolved the signature authority issue necessary to initiate church examinations. The IRS also … advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith.   # # # | Ref. 39543 … CHAMBLEE, Ga. – Alliance …

… U.S. Justice Department supports Bronx church for equal access to … October 30, 2002 Related Case: Bronx Household of Faith v. Board of Education of the City of New York New York … amicus brief supporting the church in Bronx Household of Faith v. Board of Education , No. 02-7781.  Oral argument in …

… In NJ, abiding by your faith is “wrongdoing” Published October 23, 2012 Related … ministry engaged in “wrongdoing” for abiding by its faith: “The government should not be able to force a … U.S. and New Jersey constitutions protect the freedom of faith-based groups to use their property in a manner …

… Benefits restored to Montana’s disabled children of faith Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent … Instruction HELENA, Mont. — Disabled children attending faith-based schools who qualify for aid under a federal … Montana will serve as a model to encourage other states to avoid or eliminate such misguided policies.” Allied attorney …

… Christian man who was told to leave public area for engaging in “annoying” speech Published December 3, 2007 … Netherland and other Christians to share their religious faith in Zachary will be affirmed.” On November 18, 2006, … outside on a public easement to speak about his Christian faith, approximately 75-100 feet from the entrance of a local …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday in Ramirez v. Collier, a case in which prison officials denied the request of John Henry Ramirez—who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death—to have his pastor pray by his side when he is executed: “Mr. Ramirez has come to hold sincere religious beliefs, and his appeal to God in his final moments demands respect and accommodation. The First Amendment right to freely exercise one’s religion extends to ...

… ADF to ABC News: Retract defamatory story, issue apology Published July 13, 2017 The following quote may … advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. # # # … The following quote may be attributed to  … advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. # # # … ADF to ABC News: Retract defamatory story, …

… ADF CEO on passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Published December 1, 2023 The … States, Justice O’Connor was a pioneer and role model for many women in the legal profession and beyond. While her … of Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner leads the faith-based legal organization in protecting fundamental …