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… has stepped in on Jessica’s behalf. Let’s explore the details of her case. Jessica’s children are her greatest joy. … has spiritual significance for who they are and how they should act. And she believes that a person cannot choose his … application because of her religious beliefs. March 2023 : ADF filed a federal complaint on Jessica’s behalf. December …

… Published April 23, 2024 Revised April 30, 2024 Everyone should be free to live and work according to their beliefs … with their faith. Decades of serving Virginia communities ADF represented two churches, three schools, and a pregnancy … our client Lorie Smith had standing to challenge a similar Colorado law, but then ruled against her First Amendment …

… Government meddling In January 2019, the New York State Legislature passed SB 660. The labor law prohibits employers … a protection of “employee rights.” Religious organizations should be free to hire employees who share their beliefs. The … to employ people who do not share that vision. That’s why ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit challenging New York’s law on …

… of their “traditional religious views on questions of sexual morality.” The case at issue involves a woman who … “very serious and important question” that the high court should address in a future case—a significant procedural … Southern Pacific Co. The judicial system, then, should not reject individuals from serving as jurors by using crude …

… the Equality Act was introduced in Congress. The bill should be concerning to anyone who values religious freedom … Equality Act threaten religious freedom and free speech? ADF has seen the effect that laws similar to the Equality Act … express only those messages consistent with their beliefs. Colorado officials are misusing a similar law to censor ADF …

… Mexico Passes New Law Protecting Doctors’ Freedoms After ADF filed a lawsuit, the New Mexico legislature passed a law protecting doctors from having to … But today, some are arguing that medical professionals should be allowed to participate in their patients’ deaths …

… heard of the art studio Lorie owns—303 Creative in Denver, Colorado. That’s because Lorie has challenged a Colorado law … Colorado was censoring her speech. So with the help of ADF attorneys—and consistent with our nation’s civil rights … of one’s beliefs, race, faith, or identity, no one should be punished by the government for saying what they …

… is fundamental to America’s founding principles, and ADF is committed to protecting that freedom. Written by Bryan … thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” Why is freedom of conscience important? These 26 … between one man and one woman. But Lorie lives in Colorado. And Colorado was trying to misuse one of its laws …

… Bostock changed the meaning of all federal law banning sex discrimination to include gender identity “so long as the … sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.” In practice, this … to civil lawsuits. For all of the above reasons and more, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Rapides Parish …

… always respect our rights as artists to create freely. In Colorado, a state law would force graphic artist  Lorie Smith … to speak. My artwork is personal and unique to me. And I should have the freedom to pour my artistic talents into … … creative professionals … 303 Creative … free speech … Colorado … Supreme Court of the United States … Why Web …