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… are often crafting their legislative agenda throughout the year. Constituent opinions can have a major influence on … a few examples: After the COVID-19 lockdowns, when many churches were shut down while other businesses were allowed … every state’s lawmaking process varies to some degree, all 50 states’ legislative systems are designed to encourage …

… Are ADF’s Cases ‘Made Up’? ADF’s clients have faced laws that … Published September 28, 2023 Revised October 27, 2023 It is unfortunate to see respected media outlets distorting the … roughly 20 percent of small businesses close in the first year, and about half shutter within five years. So the fact …

… No Strings Attached: Why the Government Shouldn’t Tax Churches Church tax exemptions protect our First Amendment … of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). And as the Gospel spreads, lives are transformed as … to the Internal Revenue Code, which states that no 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization can participate in “any political …

… the country. These laws result in less freedom, not more. Churches and religious nonprofits have been told they are not … Thankfully, there are elected officials in Congress and in states across the nation who are taking a stand for freedom … ensures Americans’ fundamental liberties are protected. ADF will continue to stand alongside them and support laws …

… ADF International Steps in After European City Shuts Down … Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights is also explicit in its protection of the basic human right … and their traditions. It hosts multiple conferences each year (often referred to as NatCon), and its most recent …

… ADF Assists Alabama’s Defense of Children ADF is helping defend Alabama Senate Bill 184, which protects … that disrupt the natural maturation of children, and states like Alabama are passing commonsense laws that …

… and they violated the First Amendment in the process. What is Right to Life of Central California? Right to Life of … First Amendment. Shortly after Gov. Newsom signed the law, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Right to Life … They also agreed to pay $192,706 in attorneys’ fees, and ADF dismissed the lawsuit. Case timeline October 2021 : Gov. …

… Arizona School Board Caves After ADF Lawsuit Students at Arizona Christian University had … a term of five years, with the option to be renewed on a year-to-year basis. Both Washington Elementary School … to five years. In addition, the district agreed to pay $25,000 in attorneys’ fees as part of the settlement. “By …

… Chase Bank Meeting Proves ADF’s Business Index Is Working Chase Bank’s annual … eight companies improved their overall scores on this year’s index. The company that ranks as most improved is … company. FIS raised its score from 18 percent in 2022 to 50 percent in 2023 by participating in the survey portion of …

… gradually opened up to him more and more. This appointment is different. Today, there's a third person in the room. It's … clients set for themselves—Brian would face fines up to $5,000 per violation, and even permanent loss of his license. In … will never address the issue of counseling censorship. ADF is currently representing another counselor from Colorado …