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… centers to express messages that contradicted their beliefs. Shortly after the law’s passage but before the law … of waiting to be punished for peacefully living out their beliefs. That’s why so many people seek out the services of … Colorado … Idaho … Kentucky … Arizona … Wisconsin … Ohio … Virginia … New York … Are ADF's Cases 'Made Up'? …

… liberty issues. Prior to joining ADF, Piccolo clerked in a Virginia Circuit Court and worked in private practice, where … disputes. Piccolo earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2016. He obtained his B.A. in history and religious studies from the University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences. Piccolo is a member of …

… the effects of COVID-19. Restaurants, shops, schools, and churches did their part to comply with health guidelines. … their authority when dealing with churches and ministries. Thankfully, Alliance Defending Freedom stepped in … the service, eight police officers arrived and issued $500 fines to attendees, even though they were obeying social …

… another case in which ADF has intervened— B.P.J. v. West Virginia State Board of Education . As an expert witness, … School District   and expert report in B.P.J. v. West Virginia State Board of Education   only make that reality … v. Madison Metropolitan School District … B.P.J. v. West Virginia State Board of Education … education … parental …

… “now are compelled by law to compromise the very religious beliefs that inspire their lives,” and he declared that this … “now are compelled by law to compromise the very religious beliefs that inspire their lives,” and he declared that this …

… school … family … gender identity … gender … transgender … Virginia … Idaho … Wisconsin … Selina Soule … Case:Soule v. … … Ashley Nicoletti … Lainey Armistead … B.P.J. v. West Virginia State Board of Education … West Virginia … Case:Hecox v. Little … Mary Kate Marshall. HB 500 …

… them. And we can join communities of people—like churches, nonprofits, and other associations—that share our … may govern themselves and instruct their congregants according to their own beliefs. That freedom preserves the … conscience. 3. The freedom of faith-based public-service ministries to operate in line with their religious purpose. …

… where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. Since joining ADF in 2015, Galus has represented a wide array of religious ministries, schools, and churches, litigating cases at all levels of state and federal …

… perform a same-sex wedding ceremony. They stood by their beliefs and politely declined to perform such a ceremony. The … the city to protect their rights and avoid jail time and fines. Thankfully, the city eventually backed down. What is … The Knapps, both ordained ministers in their 60s, began operating the wedding chapel in 1989 as a ministry. They …

… helped the homeless in Cleveland, and preached to churches in Ohio. After becoming an ordained minister and … weddings between one man and one woman—or else incur steep fines. So Kristi challenged the law before it could be … events that conflict with their deeply held religious beliefs. That’s true of Coeur d’Alene, and it’s true of …