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… and “gender identity” (SOGI), arguing that laws like Title IX (passed in 1972 to combat sex discrimination in … such laws “attempt to exclude trans and nonbinary people from protection under the law by embracing definitions of … the ACLU that is trying to redefine sex, not these states. Playing word games Labeling these bills “Re-Definition of …

… Not only that, but they would be authorized to join sports teams and share overnight accommodations on … this policy would be used by young boys to gain access to girls in private settings for mischievous purposes,” said … policy.  Imagine your five-year-old daughter coming home from school and telling you that she was sexually assaulted …

… how religious liberty is the fundamental element in having more economic freedom and flourishing.  The study also … shows that countries with less religious freedom are more restrictive within their societies. When we try to … and ideas — which actually strengthens a society. To learn more about how ADF is defending religious freedom in …

… the Ministerial Exception Protects Religious Institutions from Government Interference The ministerial exception allows … and will carry them out. This is just as true, if not more so, for religious institutions. If religious beliefs are … too much on formalities like an employee’s title, and in 2020, the Supreme Court further clarified the ministerial …

… colleges and universities, seeking to strip financial aid from students who attend such schools. In 2021, the Religious … that share their faith. But this lawsuit was about more than that.  Ultimately, REAP was claiming that legal … and their students. “The court correctly concluded that Title IX’s religious liberty exemption doesn’t violate any of …

… on Punishing Jack Phillips for His Faith Could Learn from Him For eight years—and through three different court … It all started in 2012 when Colorado officials came after Jack for declining to create a custom cake celebrating … his first case, Jack lost a big part of his business and more than half of his employees. Over the years, he and his …

… U.S. Supreme Court initially upheld those rules in July 2020. But the Biden administration is trying to eliminate the … become a target for discrimination claims. On the women’s sports front, ADF attorneys represent Lainey Armistead, who … of Philadelphia cannot exclude Catholic Social Services from the city’s foster care system due to its religious …

… Counsel, Kristen Waggoner . In response to strong backlash from conservatives across the country, a spokesperson for … No, cancel culture is something different entirely, much more nefarious. Take former New York Times journalist Bari … saw unfolding at The Times and how she saw cancel culture playing a role in her departure: “A new consensus has emerged …

… Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published June 15, 2020 Revised January 2, 2024 Tom Rost loves his job. Day in … to buy her groceries. Tom is also continually looking for ways to improve the business and provide the best service … possible. This includes everything from the smallest details, such as leaving a rose when a body is removed, to …

… far beyond the recommended guidelines to protect people from contracting the virus, and they violated the First … food, clothing, adoption and foster care options, and more. The organization hosts a weekly pro-life radio program … which is a clear violation of the First Amendment. Shortly after Gov. Newsom signed the law, ADF attorneys filed a …