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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Advocacy Strategy Emilie Kao regarding Rep. Debbie Lesko’s introduction Tuesday of a resolution that would add an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to protect parental rights: “Parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children. Sadly, as parents have stood before local school boards and state legislatures across the country to claim that right, they’ve been met by government officials who declare themselves the ultimate determiners of what’s ...

… to squelch free speech Published August 27, 2010 Related Case: Pearson v. City of Stayton STAYTON, Ore. — Alliance … sign without the images of aborted babies, and he was not stopped. Pearson later met with a police department … sign without the images of aborted babies, and he was not stopped. Pearson later met with a police department …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signing Sunday of HB 2171, a bill that ensures churches are allowed to remain open during a state of emergency on the same or better terms as other businesses and services: “Houses of worship and religious organizations provide soul-sustaining operations that are essential to our society and protected by the First Amendment. While public officials have the authority and responsibility to protect public health and safety, the First Amendment prohibits the ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Burke regarding the Wyoming Legislature’s passage of HB 148, a bill that protects maternal health and the unborn: “Every human life is valuable, and every baby deserves to be protected. We are glad that Wyoming continues to enact laws that promote the safety and wellbeing of mothers and preserve the lives of children. This legislation specifically ensures that abortion facilities meet the same health and safety standards as other ambulatory surgical centers and that ultrasounds are performed prior to ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signing Thursday of HB 676, a bill that strengthens the freedom of parents to direct the upbringing, care, and education of their children: “Parents have the right to raise and educate their children, consistent with their beliefs and values, without fear of being unjustly punished by the government. It’s in kids’ best interests for parents to be involved any time a child faces serious issues at school ...

… the abortion industry only cares about its bottom line, not protecting women. Women deserve real health care, and … the abortion industry only cares about its bottom line, not protecting women. Women deserve real health care, and …

… like her uncle Published September 10, 2020 Related Case: Students for Life at Georgia Tech v. Regents of the … religious’ life. Under such a standard, MLK himself would not be welcome on campus. Thankfully, by changing these … of ideas, where diverse viewpoints should be encouraged, not shut down.” Students at Georgia Tech, including members …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Zack Pruitt regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s new regulations issued Wednesday which require all public colleges and universities that are federal grant recipients to comply with the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “Public colleges and universities should model the First Amendment values they’re supposed to be teaching students. We commend the U.S. Department of Education for understanding this and for desiring to see educational institutions that receive taxpayer dollars respect the ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s signing Friday of HB 2161, a bill that builds on Arizona’s existing Parental Bill of Rights to ensure that parents are free to direct the upbringing, care, and education of their children: “Parents have the right to raise and educate their children consistent with their beliefs and values without fear of being unjustly punished by government. HB 2161 defends that right by strengthening Arizona’s existing Parental Bill of Rights, making Arizona one of the strongest defenders ...

… board to reverse course Published March 24, 2010 Related Case: Cypress Wood Presbyterian Church v. The School Board of … be discriminated against for their beliefs--and especially not after a legal settlement that was supposed to prevent it … be discriminated against for their beliefs--and especially not after a legal settlement that was supposed to prevent it …