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… students. Maggie wasn’t given a chance to defend herself. When they issued the orders, university officials didn’t even tell her what the allegations against her were, and they did not … violated any. Despite all this, university officials threatened “disciplinary consequences” if Maggie violated the …

… more than as a claim of right, has been the soul of what is great and good in the progress of the last two … moral and religious People. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” Freedom of speech ensures that … of morality shared across many faiths can be established when each is accorded entry into the marketplace of ideas. …

… of every American—to express our beliefs without fear of government punishment. Lorie’s case, 303 Creative v. Elenis , … which issued a landmark ruling in June 2023. Let’s unpack what 303 Creative is all about. … in that space. Lorie learned a state law was censoring what she wants to say and requiring her to promote messages …

… But in 2021, an unlawful power grab came from the federal government. Just weeks after the Biden administration said … national vaccine mandate was “not the role of the federal government,” the government went back on its word. President … Jan. 26, OSHA withdrew the Emergency Temporary Standard. What’s at stake? The choice to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is …

… December 20, 2023 Brian Hickman was in the fifth grade when he learned his first lesson about religious freedom—all … restricting a student’s religious speech and expression. What’s at stake? Public schools have no business telling students what kind of messages they can or can’t express, and they …

… that at some schools, not all conversations are welcome. When Lindsey expressed concern as a parent about a book that … safe classroom environment in which to learn. She wants what is best for all her students, including her own … are used in her children’s education, which is precisely what she did. Lindsey brought her concerns as a teacher and …

… their role and responsibility as parents. They want to do what is best for their children and parent them well. But the … educating children, not seek to leave parents in the dark when it comes to profound decisions that involve the … that they believe is untrue and harmful to students. Government employees cannot be forced to lie or deny their …

… signed up for was no typical class. Barbieri v. Jeitschko When Nathan, Nolan, and hundreds of other students received … Wisner's website promoting The Rebellion Community. What’s more, there was no apparent functional advantage to … her own political ideology. The First Amendment prohibits government officials, including professors at public …

… Court in a  subsequent decision . But for too long, the government has usurped the rights of parents, and courts have … and kids. There is hope, however. Congress can ensure that when a federal policy or action burdens parental rights, … private right of action so parents can file a legal claim when they believe that their rights have been violated. This …

… right to live according to their beliefs without fear of government punishment. Here in the United States, the First … because of religious freedom. Everyone has ideas about what best contributes to the growth of human development and … freedom are more restrictive within their societies. When we try to constrain someone to do something against …