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… Downtown Hope Center Christian women’s homeless shelter triumphs over government hostility Cases: … in 2019, the Anchorage Assembly crafted a new ordinance that could be used in an attempt to force the Center to open … be forced to sleep or disrobe next to a man,” said ADF Senior Counsel Kate Anderson. The Hope Center serves …

… to a new Christian song entitled “We Shine.” Brian’s physical challenges of cerebral palsy had never stopped him … song in hand. But Brian’s enthusiasm was quickly dampened by school officials when they told Brian’s mother that the song was too religious and said “Jesus” too many …

… and repairing her lesbian relationship, a relationship that conflicted with Marcia’s faith. Case: Walden v. Centers for Disease Control and … and speech rights, but the district court and the court of appeals held that her employer had offered a “reasonable …

… Christian Andzel Christian Andzel’s pro-life club was charged almost $650 to hold a debate when … Project, they displayed a photo mural exhibit on campus that depicts the reality and awfulness of abortion. Christian … complaint explained that UB violated the student’s rights by allowing officials to “discriminate against speech based …

… v. Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government Chelsey’s Story When Chelsey Nelson opened her photography studio in … law forces her to express messages and celebrate events that violate her beliefs. Chelsey is fighting back against … without fear of unjust punishment by the government.” ADF Senior Counsel Jonathan Scruggs Chelsey serves everyone, …

… worship of Jesus Christ.” Although the campground’s wood pavilion located on the beach held weekly worship … and regular Gospel concerts, the government determined that it isn’t a place of worship, but public property. It … according to their freedom of religion. Sadly, the judge ruled that they had no right to abide by their faith when …

… organizations, Amy posts those photographs on her studio’s blog and social media sites. She also writes comments on … and skill to capture beautiful moments with a camera. As that skill grew, Amy eventually started her studio to tell … might violate the law.  Amy’s fears were well-justified. By its terms, Madison’s law makes it illegal for public …

… a religious youth camp sponsored by his church. Case: J.S. v. Holly Area Schools Image Jacob Smith, a student at … describing the camp, how “the kids get a Bible lesson that they can tie into their real lives, learn new songs, and … students handing out religious flyers. The court further ruled that the school could not deny the mother’s request to …

… story of the Tennes Family who was banned from the farmer’s market by the city of East Lansing simply because of their beliefs … Tennes family believes what the Bible says about marriage: that it is between one man and one woman. The Tennes family …

… in over a decade of ugly controversy over the rights of it’s owners to operate according to their faith. Case: Baker v. … coordinator working for the inn falsely told a caller that the inn would not allow a same-sex reception in order to … everyone in accordance with the law – a practice approved by the Vermont Human Rights Commission in 2005. Nevertheless, …