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… a licensed counselor who has been practicing in Washington state for more than twenty years, demonstrates the importance … asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse that ruling. The state of Washington describes any counseling that seeks to … the only state seeking to censor licensed counselors. In Colorado, ADF is litigating a similar case on behalf of …

… wedding. Lorie did not respond to the inquiry because Colorado could punish her if she responded. In fact, the … designed websites consistent with her beliefs. The case of Jack Phillips, another ADF client, illustrates just how … After Jack politely declined that request, the state began another round of enforcement proceedings against …

… v. Arkansas (1968): The Supreme Court invalidated a state law prohibiting the teaching of evolution even though … “there ha[d] never been even a single attempt by the State to enforce it” for the 40 years after the law was … Graphic designer Lorie Smith successfully challenged Colorado’s misuse of its public-accommodation law, which …

… the way for other Alliance Defending Freedom clients like Jack Phillips, Barronelle Stutzman, and Lorie Smith to defend … the end of the matter until they received papers from the state of New Mexico explaining that a complaint of “sexual … cases did—and they both won. In Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission , the Supreme Court ruled in …

… to not speak messages they disagree with. West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) During World War … faced prosecution for causing juvenile delinquency. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the First Amendment … is always demeaning.” Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2018) ADF client Jack …

… to become a Distinguished Visitor from Practice at Penn State Law School, where he spent four years teaching courses … bachelor’s degree with high distinction from Pennsylvania State University, and he earned his Juris Doctor from … to become a Distinguished Visitor from Practice at Penn State Law School, where he spent four years teaching courses …

… emeritus of PHC. He graduated from Western Washington State College magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in … emeritus of PHC. He graduated from Western Washington State College magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in …

… his Juris Doctorate in 2014. He is a member of the state bar of Arizona and Missouri. McCutcheon joined ADF to … his Juris Doctorate in 2014. He is a member of the state bar of Arizona and Missouri. McCutcheon joined ADF to …

… could obtain free or low-cost abortion services in the state. In addition, the law required non-medical pregnancy … v. Elenis (2023) Lorie Smith is a graphic artist based in Colorado who started her own design studio, 303 Creative, in … with her faith. In June 2023, the Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Colorado cannot force Lorie to express …

… Government officials are using counselors to impose the state’s views about gender ideology on clients. Written by … struggles, no matter the topic. Unfortunately, some state and local governments are censoring the speech of … Kaley Chiles , a licensed professional counselor in Colorado, is also in danger of losing her license if she …