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… the Government Takes Them Away Pre-enforcement challenges have been a hallmark of civil-rights litigation for decades, … protect your rights. In other words, does the government have to punish you or violate your rights before you can … As early as 1887, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed its ability to hear cases about future injuries in Mugler v. …

… of Burlington. The school district denied the request. Why? Because “Rice is a religious school.” But the government … choose is religious. That’s unconstitutional, and that’s why ADF filed a lawsuit against officials ( A.H. v. French ). … religious entity a public benefit solely because of its religious character.” Vermont officials’ discrimination …

… District Policy Learn More Barronelle Stutzman Might Have a Chance at Justice Learn More … Thank you for your …

… of laws and policies similar to the “Equality Act” that have been enacted across the country. These laws result in … less freedom, not more. Churches and religious nonprofits have been told they are not free to hire employees who will … distinction between the sexes. Religious foster care and adoption agencies have been threatened with closure for …

… to redouble your commitment to protect life. Clients don’t have to pay a penny for ADF’s legal services. When you and …

… Virginia is taking a stand to make sure women and girls have a level playing field. When it comes to secondary and … years old—almost as soon as I could walk,” Lainey says. “I have made many sacrifices over the course of my athletic … law. The appeals court did not provide any rationale for its decision. March 2023 : Attorneys with ADF and the West …

… the Free Exercise Clause requires that religious entities have the same ability to operate charter schools as … Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. Two lawsuits have been filed against the Board claiming its approval of St. Isidore violated the “nonsectarian” …

… UK Athletics acknowledged reality when it detailed its position on male athletes who identify as female. Written … years, a stunning number of influential organizations have chosen to ignore reality and blindly follow the … Council Equality Group that showed male athletes still have biological advantages over females even after …

… — America is not immune to the authoritarian impulse. We may look on with mawkish disbelief at the censorship and the … that persecution is closer to home than we might have thought. Päivi Räsänen , a member of the Parliament of … silently  near an abortion facility in Birmingham, have been  found innocent  in court. Despite repeated losses …

… of religious colleges and universities nationwide—would have been affected by REAP’s lawsuit, as would the students … about marriage and human sexuality. REAP’s lawsuit would have forced religious schools to either abandon their beliefs … freedom for us all. Case timeline March 2021 : REAP filed its lawsuit against the Department of Education. April 2021 : …