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… enacted a statute allowing taxpayers in the state to donate their own money to a charitable school tuition … the decision, allowing the ACLU’s case to move forward. ADF attorneys appealed the 9th Circuit decision to the U.S. … from the program.   The bottom line Parents have a right to choose schools for their children, and Arizona’s …

… urban crime? As the Respect for Marriage Act heads to the Senate, the bill’s proponents see an opportunity to bring … Act, known as “DOMA,” was its protection of a state’s right to not recognize a same-sex marriage from another … It is the immoveable truth about marriage. In addition, ADF and more than 80 allies sent a letter to Senate Minority …

… society is reliant on the ability of its citizens to speak freely. As a democratic country, Finland claims to … Article 10 of the Convention states, “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include … and speech.” Victory for free speech at the district court ADF International supported the defense of both Dr. Päivi …

… else merely because they are religious. Let’s look at the details of this case. Trinity Lutheran Church was denied a … in federal court for violations of its First Amendment right to the free exercise of religion. September 2013 : The district court dismissed the church’s claims. ADF filed for a motion for reconsideration but was denied. …

… a gender identity clinic in 1974, which he continues to lead as co-director. To put it simply, he is a highly … Metropolitan School District —and another case in which ADF has intervened— B.P.J. v. West Virginia State Board of … suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-harm without lethal intent among youth claiming a transgender …

… Court heard in December, presents similar legal issues to ADF’s case A.H. v. French. Written by Paul Schmitt Published … program in which they are otherwise qualified. Read the press release here . On December 8, 2021, the Supreme Court heard …

… Female athletes in West Virginia are losing opportunities to compete and win after an order from the 4th Circuit. … of women’s sports, providing equal athletic opportunities to women and girls by protecting them from having to compete … new facts merit a change in the court’s decision. In July, ADF attorneys asked the 4th Circuit to suspend its order and …

… The ministerial exception allows religious organizations to be able to make employment decisions for ministers without government interference. Written by Neal Hardin … has long recognized that the First Amendment protects the right of religious institutions “to decide for themselves, …

… Should Schools Notify Parents if Their Child Claims to Be Transgender? Parental rights are central to a free … from their parents. That’s why, with the help of ADF Allied Attorney Vernadette Broyles, Wendell is suing his … Florida school district for obstructing his and his wife’s right to direct their daughter’s upbringing. Wendell’s …

… their moms — mostly single women, grateful for somewhere to leave their children during the long day’s work ahead. Two … isn’t happy,” he told family and friends. “Something isn’t right.” Then, in the space of a few short days, two different … willing to take on the case himself, but he suggested that ADF might be even better positioned to do so. He made a call. …