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… Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled, “Public policy should encourage a person aggrieved by laws he considers … Graphic designer Lorie Smith successfully challenged Colorado’s misuse of its public-accommodation law, which … to protect Americans’ First Amendment rights. Some of ADF’s pre-enforcement cases include: Ensuring churches are …

… reinterpreted “sex” in health-care regulations to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” The change forces … according to their deeply held belief that a child should be placed in a home with a mother and a father. … ensures Americans’ fundamental liberties are protected. ADF will continue to stand alongside them and support laws …

… claimed that the law does not regulate Brian’s speech. ADF is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse that ruling. … the only state seeking to censor licensed counselors. In Colorado, ADF is litigating a similar case on behalf of Christian …

… one of those tax-exempt charitable organizations. How does ADF’s work qualify? Read on to find out. IRS requirements The … – Securing free speech for all One graphic artist in Colorado took a stand for every American’s freedom from … that free speech is for everyone, and every American should be free to choose what to say—and what not to …

… Boston (1995) In one of the first Supreme Court victories ADF helped support, the Court ruled unanimously that the … is always demeaning.” Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2018) ADF client Jack … an assignment, they had to sign a letter to the Missouri legislature advocating same-sex adoption. Emily asked for an …

… have researched critical theory, write that its proponents reject objective truth, reason, and empirical evidence. … equality, then the passage of civil rights legislation should have guaranteed the rights of racial minorities in the … That’s why Alliance Defending Freedom is intervening.   ADF client Melissa Riley is one of the parents challenging …

… testimony hostile to the school’s beliefs to the Vermont legislature. Mid Vermont Christian appealed its expulsion … to no avail. Defending religious freedom In November 2023, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit against Vermont officials for … due to its beliefs. Religious schools and their families should not have to abandon their religious beliefs and …

… like Alliance Defending Freedom. The SPLC has labeled ADF as an “anti-LGBT hate group,” but this accusation is … “hate group” label carries extreme connotations, and it should not be thrown around lightly. Sadly, the SPLC has … for the SPLC’s Intelligence Report , said, “Sometimes the press will describe us as monitoring hate crimes and so on…. …

… increased risk of physical injury, heightened exposure to sexual harassment and voyeurism, as well as a more frequent … women who have suffered physical and sexual abuse. In Colorado, a school district  assigned  an 11-year-old girl to … God created us male and female—equal but different. We reject this truth to our own peril. Image Kristen Waggoner …

… century, the word “sex” also came to include the act of sexual intercourse. Today, however, activists are trying to … that laws like Title IX (passed in 1972 to combat sex discrimination in education) should also include SOGI, even though sex had no such meaning …