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… organizations to be able to make employment decisions for ministers without government interference. Written by … The origins of the ministerial exception can be seen in cases like McClure v. Salvation Army  (1972), in which the … ministerial exception. Why does the ministerial exception matter today? The ministerial exception is an important …

… There’s No Place for Government Censorship in Counseling Sessions Government officials are using … about how to work through these emotional struggles, no matter the topic. Unfortunately, some state and local …

… What Those Intent on Punishing Jack Phillips for His Faith Could Learn from Him For eight years—and … Phillips opened Masterpiece Cakeshop nearly 30 years ago, in 1993. And he’s been a fixture in the community of … This week, Jack will continue to make that stand as ADF attorneys represent him before the Denver District Court in …

… Written by Matt Sharp Published February 8, 2023 For a state lawmaker, protecting citizens’ health and safety … by enacting laws that prohibit the administration of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries on … dangerous, but they are also experimental and unproven. In fact, multiple long-term studies show that when young …

… The Heckler's Veto: Censorship in Disguise The heckler’s veto is the silencing of free speech due to a hostile reaction from opponents of … The modern heckler’s veto is a form of disruptive protest for those who disagree with the message of a speaker and seek …

… Young Americans for Freedom Latest Target of Ideological Purge on Campus The … to articulate and defend their beliefs while engaging in discussions with those who disagree. Universities are … be automatically derecognized. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of UB Young Americans for …

… The ‘Irreversible Damage’ of Censorship Which path do we want to follow: a culture of … a robust marketplace of ideas, or a culture of censorship in which activists, CEOs, and journalists decide which ideas are open for debate? Written by Charles Snow Published November 20, …

… SCOTUS Weighs in on Whether Maine Can Discriminate Against Religion Carson … Supreme Court ruled in Carson v. Makin  that the state of Maine cannot exclude students who attend religious schools … in name only. This ruling will have major implications for several Alliance Defending Freedom clients in similar …

… Michigan Threatened the Well-Being of Children in Foster Care … How One Ministry Responded Several states … stood up to Michigan’s religious hostility, speaking up for the children who desperately need a loving home. What is … also agreed to pay $250,000 toward the nonprofit’s attorneys’ fees and costs. What’s at stake? Eliminating …

… Court of Human Rights: Belgium Violated Right to Life in Euthanasia Case The European Court of Human Rights ruled … by Robert Clarke, Deputy Director (Advocacy) for ADF International, originally appeared at  The European … similar positions on abortion and same-sex marriage. ADFI attorneys faithfully advocated for Mortier for eight years as …