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… Court: Madison church free to hold employees accountable to its religious … In its  decision , the court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that the church did not engage in marital-status … a statement of affirmation upon being hired. At issue in this case is a cook for the church’s daycare and school who …

… on behalf of three churches objecting to California’s violation of the Constitution and federal conscience law Published October 16, 2015 Related Case: Foothill Church v. Watanabe SACRAMENTO, Calif.  – Alliance Defending … the Constitution by strong-arming churches into having this coverage in their plans.” ADF filed the lawsuit,  …

… and church tax exemptions are a crucial part of that story. How were tax exemptions for churches established? The … practice their religion without government interference. This is why the First Amendment to the Constitution begins … to their surrounding communities. The study focused on 12 Philadelphia congregations and found that they provided an …

… for firing him for sharing religious view on personal blog ADF attorneys represent Dr. Andrew Fox in federal … rights. Dr. Fox is an ordained minister who started Austin’s fire chaplaincy program and served as the city’s lead … religious beliefs and fire department policy. And he did this all voluntarily—without pay—out of love for the men and …

… 9th Circuit rules in favor of church forced to pay for abortion, returns case to district … of Managed Health Care PASADENA, Calif.  – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled Wednesday that … state has inflicted on Skyline Church in subjecting it to this unprecedented mandate.” “We hold that Skyline has …

… Religious Schools Free to Protect Life The so-called ‘birth control mandate’ established under … care and screenings” for women. In February 2012, the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized rules that said this preventive care had to include employer funding for …

… Will court force March for Life to pay for abortion pill coverage? ADF attorney … following hearing, which begins at 2:30 p.m. EST WHERE:  U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 333 … injunction against the mandate.   March for Life, the pro-life organization that holds its well-known annual march …

… Seattle-area church to 9th Circuit: Don't let WA force us to pay for … church filed their  opening brief  Wednesday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit after a lower court … The district court has ruled against the church yet again, this time on the merits, prompting ADF attorneys to appeal …

… Defending Freedom Published April 26, 2022 Revised January 12, 2024 You probably know the March for Life from its … Court, its legal fight continues. Let’s take a look at the details of this case. What is the March for Life Education … abortion-pill mandate. That request was granted. June 2019 : ADF attorneys argued on behalf of March for Life at …

… Lawsuit prompts Chattanooga to end ban on drive-in church services ADF attorneys voluntarily dismiss lawsuit on behalf of church in light of city’s changed policies Published April 29, 2020 Related Case: … now participate in alternate versions of worship during this pandemic that are specifically designed to comply with …