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… How OSHA Withdrew Its COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate ADF opposed the Biden administration’s efforts through OSHA to compel large, private employers to require all employees … unconstitutional mandate, and in January 2022, the Supreme Court halted the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine …

… Creative v. Elenis Read Kristen Waggoner’s remarks from ADF’s American Culture on Appeal event on the Supreme Court … hoping that the U.S. Supreme Court will protect her right to free speech. In terms of why that would be, it’s because … the government with our grievances, the freedom of our press. Also, our religious freedom, and our right to raise …

… Pro-life states like South Carolina should be able to direct Medicaid funds away from abortion providers like … Planned Parenthood has found its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. This time around, the question at issue involves state … that, South Carolina appealed again to the 4th Circuit. ADF Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy …

… the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Dec. 13. Read the press release . As soon as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. … communities in accordance with their religious beliefs. ADF organized and led both of these initiatives. After the …

… As public officials across the country grappled with how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, some took their … to set the record—and the law—straight. Thankfully, ADF successfully defended the rights of church and ministry … and the case was dismissed. Outcome As the Supreme Court  and the Ninth Circuit  have ruled, the government …

… New York Would Force Pro-Life Groups to Hire Pro-Abortion Employees New York is trying to force … to employ people who do not share that vision. That’s why ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit challenging New York’s law on … down the rest of the law, prompting ADF attorneys to appeal the decision. Case timeline January 2019 : The New …

… Religious Discrimination Hurts Kids Waiting to Be Adopted Some states are denying people of faith from … about family, marriage, and sexuality. In 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit ruled in favor of the … have also targeted faith-based adoption agencies. ADF has represented one such provider, New Hope Family …

… School District Forces Teachers to Keep Parents in the Dark About Their Children Harrisonburg … April 2022 : After receiving a response from the district, ADF attorneys sent a second letter  reiterating how “HCPS’ … the role of parents.” June 2022 : ADF filed a complaint  against HCPS for usurping the rights of parents to direct the …

… Beliefs and Risked Losing Everything How far would you go to take a stand for your beliefs? What would you be willing … said. “It was just a time I had to take a stand.” Read the details of Barronelle’s case below. Barronelle Stutzman ended … Supreme Court ruled against Barronelle a second time . ADF attorneys asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take her case. …

… Not Violate, Free Speech In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that government officials cannot misuse public-accommodation laws to force people to say something they don’t believe. Written … force them to express ideas contrary to their core values. ADF stepped in to defend Joanna and Breanna’s right to create …