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… Christians, people of other faiths, and even those of no faith who still adhere to longstanding concepts of morality … and attorneys, including Alliance Defending Freedom’s General Counsel Kristen Waggoner , have been on the receiving … of others as their own, and to defend them for the love of justice and charity, more than as a claim of right, has been …

… Is Religious Freedom Discrimination? Here’s why religious freedom is a social good and not … understood that the best way to honor the place of faith in the lives of our people was to protect their freedom … social and economic spheres. Against this backdrop, the U.S. Supreme Court has said that people “have the right not …

… is something everyone can and should do alongside ADF’s Center for Legislative Advocacy. Written by Natalie Allen … throughout the year. Constituent opinions can have a major influence on which policies state lawmakers prioritize … a strategic, direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and give the U.S. Supreme Court an opportunity to revisit its ruling in …

… in 2017, Kristen Waggoner (now ADF's CEO, president, and general counsel) gave the justices an excellent organizing … questions and must be ready to go deep on any point that a justice wants to explore. While questions from a justice may … will be arguing in the Lawyers’ Lounge and explains the details for the morning’s hearing. The Clerk escorts the …

… August 26, 2022 Revised October 18, 2022 On July 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Respect for Marriage … rationale for concocting such legislation stems from Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurrence in Dobbs v. Jackson … lawsuits and even endangering the nonprofit status of faith-based organizations.” Conservatives should be …

… And the programs are effective: graduates of the Mission’s recovery program are four times more likely to stay sober … organizations. In 2022, the office of Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson began investigating Seattle Pacific … is not over. We are appealing the Mission’s case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. “The Constitution …

… Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen, but the prosecutor general has once again appealed. Written by Grant Atkinson … as one of the most fundamental human rights. All major human rights treaties protect this freedom, and every … has five children and 11 grandchildren, and her Christian faith is a large part of her life. Dr. Räsänen is a member of …

… The Heckler's Veto: Censorship in Disguise The heckler’s veto is the … Terminiello’s freedom of speech. In his majority opinion, Justice William O. Douglas wrote that “a function of free speech under our …

… parental rights. Through God’s blessing, we have achieved major victories in each of these areas, and we will continue … and organizations. They have tried to drive expressions of faith out of the public square, which is in many ways the … way in which ADF International is dedicated to pursuing justice is by defending individuals who face persecution for …

… was an unprecedented leak of a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization . Some expected the U.S. Supreme Court to release its opinion in the case … sued the state. From left to right, ADF CEO, President & General Counsel Kristen Waggoner; ADF Senior Counsel Erin …