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ADF files suit on behalf of Mississippi church subjected to city’s ban on ‘drive in’ church services
… The governor’s order includes no such ban and identifies churches as an “essential business or operation.” The lawsuit … is clearly overstepping its authority when it singles out churches for punishment, especially in a ridiculous fashion … Ryan Tucker, director of the ADF Center for Christian Ministries. “In Greenville, you can be in your car at a …- … organizations. “The government can’t discriminate against churches simply because they are religious,” said ADF Legal … to either stop holding worship services or pay severe fines, but this lawsuit prompted officials to understand that … Erik Stanley, director of the ADF Center for Christian Ministries. “We are happy that the church has been able to …
- … NY photographer challenges state law that threatens steep fines, jail time for artists Law forces promotion of same-sex … man and one woman. Penalties for violating the law include fines of up to $100,000, a revoked business license, and up … have the freedom to create art consistent with their beliefs without fear of the government closing their business …
- … California Department of Managed Health Care for forcing churches to pay for elective abortions in their health … teaching and employs people who believe the same thing. According to the brief , “[t]he Church previously could—and … Erik Stanley, director of the ADF Center for Christian Ministries. “Sadly, California’s Department of Managed Health …
- … owner asks court to end latest harassment over his beliefs ADF attorneys seek dismissal of lawsuit that seeks … celebrate an event in conflict with Phillips’ religious beliefs. The decision was not because of the person who … while declining to express messages that violate his beliefs,” the motion to dismiss filed Monday explains. “After …
- … 50 Virginia students, parents, others to 4th Circuit: Uphold … in April. The ADF brief, which the Family Foundation of Virginia also joined, asks the full 15-judge court to reverse … law and all previous federal court precedent.” The ACLU of Virginia sued the school district over the policy in June of …
- … attempt to force religious employers to violate their beliefs ADF attorneys represent Christian Employers Alliance … beliefs or else face harsh consequences like paying fines and facing civil liability… [But] religious freedom … beliefs or else face harsh consequences like paying fines and facing civil liability… [But] religious freedom …
- … Court decision protects Geneva College from violating its beliefs ADF asks court to reconsider decision in … the IRS. “Faith-based schools should be free to operate according to the faith they teach and espouse,” said ADF … the IRS. “Faith-based schools should be free to operate according to the faith they teach and espouse,” said ADF …
- … Churches sue city of Phoenix over ordinance prohibiting … ringing of church bells ADF attorneys represent Valley churches over disputed noise ordinance Published September 2, … Wednesday against the city of Phoenix on behalf of three churches, claiming that a noise ordinance prohibiting the …
- … decision forcing her to express messages against her beliefs Dissenting judge called decision ‘unprecedented,’ … websites promoting messages that violate her religious beliefs. The panel majority also said that Colorado can … websites she can create consistent with her religious beliefs. “The government shouldn’t weaponize the law to force …