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… Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published February 19, 2019 Revised December 20, 2023 How far would you go to take a … said. “It was just a time I had to take a stand.” Read the details of Barronelle’s case below. Barronelle Stutzman ended …

… The heckler’s veto is the silencing of free speech due to a hostile reaction from opponents of that speech. Written by … disguised as legitimate protest. The heckler’s veto has traditionally referred to the restriction of a person’s … and protect the speaker’s rights.   What has the Supreme Court said about the heckler’s veto? In Terminiello v. …

… consent from their patients before treating them. From a simple vaccine to a major surgery, patients have the right … of Kansas. Since he represents the voters in the state, he has a vested interest in defending the laws that these voters … over the physical or mental health of their customers. The court must uphold Kansas’s law to ensure that abortion …

… Casinos Are Open, But Churches Are Closed? During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada treated churches such as Calvary Chapel … threat of criminal and civil penalties. That’s a clear (and unconstitutional) double standard. So one Nevada … and push churches to the back.” After a federal district court ruled against Calvary Chapel, ADF attorneys appealed to …

… be the day. In May, there was an unprecedented leak of a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito in Dobbs v. … Health Organization . Some expected the U.S. Supreme Court to release its opinion in the case immediately after … risks to mothers from abortions after 15 weeks. On March 19, 2018, Gov. Phil Bryant signed the Gestational Age Act …

… by ADF Church & Ministry Alliance Published October 19, 2020 Revised October 28, 2022 COVID-19 continues to test … to believe that they can suspend the Constitution during a pandemic—testing the limits of religious freedom.  In … But don’t just take my word for it. Supreme Court precedent continues to show that the Constitution …

… State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for Abortions As a result of a Washington state law, one church’s health … freedom have occurred across the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw numerous attempts by state governments to … so they contacted Alliance Defending Freedom. In March 2019, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on Cedar Park’s behalf. …

… Amendment Rights During COVID Government officials have a duty to uphold the First Amendment, even during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Written by Neal Hardin Published April 14, 2023 … ADF attorneys represented Calvary Chapel before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the court  ruled …

… 17, 2023 Revised November 30, 2023 During the COVID-19 pandemic, government officials across the United States … not like from the internet. The appellate court’s decision details communications between social media companies and … few years—at least since the 2020 presidential transition—a group of federal officials has been in regular contact with …

… the country grappled with how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, some took their authority too far. At times, … and cannabis retailers as “essential.” Let’s take a closer look at this case. What are Christ's Church of Mt. … and the case was dismissed. Outcome As the Supreme Court  and the Ninth Circuit  have ruled, the government …