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… Track Athletes Taking a Stand to Defend Women’s Sports The Selina Soule, Chelsea Mitchell, and Alanna … the state of Connecticut. Young women are losing athletic opportunities, dreams of competing at the next level, and … these young women to be spectators in their own sport.” ADF Legal Counsel Christiana Holcomb That’s exactly what …

… says, “Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. … girls continue to be denied hard-earned recognitions and opportunities because the reality of biological sex is being ignored. ADF clients Selina Soule, Alanna Smith, Chelsea Mitchell, and …

… Proposed Maryland Law Threatens Rights of Health-Care … year, state legislatures across the country consider new bills. In the Maryland General Assembly, a committee is … beliefs, especially when they involve children. That’s why ADF has challenged the Biden administration’s …

… How the Biden Administration Is Using Regulations to Erode Religious Freedom The Biden administration has … level. A Department of Education regulation would force women to  compete against males in athletics and even to … for discrimination claims. On the women’s sports front, ADF attorneys represent Lainey Armistead, who played soccer …

… ADF Seeking to Protect Women’s Sports in West Virginia Soccer player Lainey … has been threatened by a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union. Alliance Defending Freedom intervened … Yellow Jackets and served as team captain. Ensuring equal opportunities for women and girls In 2021, West Virginia …

… Downtown Hope Center Christian women’s homeless shelter triumphs over government hostility … Downtown Hope Center’s behalf against the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission and the City. The Hope Center simply wanted … be forced to sleep or disrobe next to a man,” said ADF Senior Counsel Kate Anderson. The Hope Center serves …

… Connecticut Policy Denies Opportunities to Female Athletes An appellate court ruled … dedicated to securing equal educational opportunities for women. Since its passage, Title IX has opened opportunities … a favorable decision from a federal appellate court. ADF is standing alongside these strong women in their pursuit …

… ‘gender identity’ could create chaos and threaten equal opportunities for women and girls. Please make your … a change like this has consequences for everyone. It could undermine equal opportunities for women like Selina Soule, a … in athletics, women’s shelters, and many other contexts.” ADF Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch These …

… How ADF Protected First Amendment Rights During COVID Government officials have a duty to … could reopen at half capacity, churches faced criminal and civil penalties if they opened their doors to 50 or more …

… Women Sue NCAA for Fair Play in Sports Sixteen female … three Olympic medalists by a second and a half. Lost opportunities and honors Because the NCAA allowed a man to … A rising chorus of female athletes—including several ADF clients—is calling the sports world and government …