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… No Strings Attached: Why the Government Shouldn’t Tax Churches Church tax exemptions … said. “There can be no reward, no benefit, no tax break, for anyone or any institution, any organization in America, … as the U.S. Supreme Court said in the 1819 case McCulloch v. Maryland , “the power to tax involves the power to …

… Social Media Censorship by Government Officials Cannot Stand  The Supreme Court has an … on basic rights in the name of “public health.” Nevada, for example, restricted church gatherings while allowing … disfavored viewpoints. In its recent decision in Missouri v. Biden (now called Murthy v. Missouri ), the U.S. Court of …

… Challenges: Protecting Your Rights Before the Government Takes Them Away Pre-enforcement challenges have been a hallmark of civil-rights litigation for decades, helping Americans challenge unjust laws while … its ability to hear cases about future injuries in Mugler v. Kansas . Since then, the Court has heard a pre-enforcement …

… Government Overreach Finds Its Way into Girls’ Dorms, Showers … blatant government overreach has caused major concerns for many people and institutions, including College of the … it faces fines of up to six figures, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and even jail time in extreme circumstances. …

… Ministerial Exception Protects Religious Institutions from Government Interference The ministerial exception allows … organizations to be able to make employment decisions for ministers without government interference. Written by … as well as those of faith and doctrine” ( Kedroff v. Saint Nicholas Cathedral , 1952). However, the passage of …

… when Jennifer received a call from the principal. L.B. v. Simpson County School District Lydia’s principal told … And they certainly can’t single out religious speech for worse treatment than other types of speech. On top of … teaching to students.” Case timeline November 2020 : ADF attorneys filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Lydia Booth …

… photographer took a stand to challenge this law. Passion for photography Bob Updegrove started out photographing school … a landmark free-speech ruling. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represented graphic artist and website designer …

… Washington State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for Abortions As a result of a Washington state law, one … something about it. Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland v. Kreidler Cedar Park believes and teaches that every human … contacted Alliance Defending Freedom. In March 2019, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on Cedar Park’s behalf. What’s at …

… that very right. The Huguenins’ brave stand paved the way for other Alliance Defending Freedom clients like Jack … Jonathan and Elaine Huguenin’s family business Elane Photography was a small business co-owned by husband and wife … your beliefs is ‘the price of citizenship’ ADF attorneys readily agreed to represent Elaine before the New …

… Music Teacher Forced Out for His Religious Beliefs John Kluge was forced to resign … male or female, and that sex cannot be changed. Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation In early 2017, … panel of judges ruled against him. Later that month, ADF attorneys filed a petition asking the full court to hear …