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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom President and CEO Michael Farris regarding recent violence and attempted violence by pro-abortion extremists: “The American system provides a peaceful way to protest and to deal with grievances through legal means. Using violence and harassment to achieve political ends is an attack not only on the victims of such violence, but also on our very system of government. ADF categorically condemns the recent fire-bombing and vandalization of pro-life organizations by violent pro-abortion radicals. One of those organizations is led ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Kate Anderson, director of the ADF Center for Parental Rights, regarding a Virginia trial judge’s dismissal last week of C.I. v. Albemarle County School Board, a lawsuit filed by parents and students to challenge the school board’s indoctrination of students in racially divisive ideology: “The court’s dismissal of the valid concerns of parents and students challenging the Albemarle County School Board’s racially discriminatory policy is disappointing, but the case will continue on appeal. Every student deserves ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Gregory S. Baylor regarding Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signing Friday of HB 1063, a bill that clarifies that, under certain commonwealth statutes, the definition of “religion” includes not just belief but expression and action as well: “All Americans are guaranteed the right to free speech and the free exercise of religion. Government officials have a duty to protect and promote these freedoms. HB 1063 provides a necessary and helpful clarification in the law to help ensure Virginians won’t face ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Stephanie Nichols regarding the Arkansas legislature’s bipartisan passage Thursday of the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, a bill sponsored by Sen. Kim Hammer and Rep. Brandt Smith that protects doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and organizations from being forced to participate in procedures, such as abortion, that violate their conscience: “No American should be forced to violate their ethical and religious beliefs. Doctors, nurses, and other medical providers should enjoy this same ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to uphold Montana’s tuition tax credit program in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue

ADF attorneys serving as co-counsel with Kansas attorney general’s office urge state court to uphold pro-life, pro-woman law

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp regarding South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s signing Friday of the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, a bill that protects doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and organizations from being forced to participate in specific healthcare services that violate their conscience: “Americans shouldn’t be forced to violate their consciences, and doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are no exception. Patients are best served by medical practitioners who are free to act consistent with ...

ADF attorneys available for media interviews following hearing Tuesday

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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Christiana Kiefer regarding the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act ( SB 44), which became law after Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday that he would allow the bill to be enacted without his signature. The bill protects opportunities for women and girls in athletics by ensuring they are not forced to compete against men playing on women’s sports teams: “Women and girls deserve to compete on a level playing field. When the law ignores biological reality, female athletes lose medals, podium spots, public ...