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  • … Why? Because they took a stand for their right to live according to their religious beliefsbeliefs that some governments have labeled unpopular … and Breanna faced up to six months in jail, $2,500 in fines, and three years of probation for each day that they …
  • … prayer requests, connects interested customers to local churches, hosts events where community members can meet … were to defy this law, they could have faced unlimited fines and damages. This would have violated their First … and Title VII. This means the bookstore is free to operate according to its beliefs and explain its faith to customers …
  • … burden on families, or compromise their religious beliefs about their child’s education. Such a choice should …
  • … was free to continue serving children and families according to their beliefs. ADF is also representing the Christian Employers … of their children A school district in Albemarle County, Virginia, enacted an “Anti-Racism Policy” that teaches …
  • … receive an education that aligns with their religious beliefs is a top priority. Religious schools have the First Amendment right to operate according to their beliefs, and parents should be able to … law threatens the school’s ability to teach and operate according to its faith. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish v. …
  • … qualified foster care providers to serve children freely according to their beliefs, the City froze all foster care … a single complaint about how Catholic Social Services was operating its ministry. The City was determined to punish … the government’s or shut down. ADF has represented other ministries—including New Hope Family Services  in New York …
  • … to compete against females, or vice versa.   Americans’ beliefs on gender in sports According to a new Gallup poll , 69 percent of Americans … sex. 47 percent said they should be able to play in sports according to their gender identity, and about 6 percent were …
  • … the case with Harrisonburg City Public Schools (HCPS) in Virginia. Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, HCPS modified … the treatment of transgender students. While the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) had developed new … involved in this case have sincerely held religious beliefs that govern and inform their views about human …
  • … of religion or freedom from religion. Section 16 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, adopted in 1776, encapsulates … ruled that the Commission was wrong to punish Jack for operating his business according to his religious beliefs … long-serving, trusted chaplain.   The bottom line Artists, ministries, and chaplains all contribute to their …
  • … that would violate the employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs. 42 U.S.C. § 2000e(j). Employers imposing vaccination … exemptions to students, but not religious exemptions   3. Churches The Supreme Court has established that government … Legal challenges based on disparate treatment of churches and comparable secular activities have been …