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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Public Policy, regarding Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s signing Monday of HB 538, a bill to strengthen existing law so that government entities cannot force employees and students at public schools to use inaccurate names and pronouns in violation of their sincerely held beliefs: “No one should lose their job or face punishment at school for declining to say something they believe is false. Words and language carry meaning, and when used properly, they tell the truth about ...

… created a fixed “buffer zone” around abortion centers. Pro-life counselors were required to keep at least 35 feet … challenge the new “buffer zone” statute. “The U.S. Supreme Court had never approved of any type of a law even remotely … “the courts have been chipping away at the rights of pro-lifers, making it much more difficult for them to express …

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’s signing Tuesday of SF 2095, a bill that ensures that Iowans are free to live and work according to their faith without fear of unjust government punishment: “Americans should be able to defend their rights when their government stops them from living and worshiping according to their faith. This law provides a sensible balancing test for courts to use when reviewing government policies that infringe upon the religious freedom rights of Iowans. The law doesn’t ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen regarding Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s signing Thursday of SB 150, a bill that ensures that Utahans are free to live and work according to their faith without fear of unjust government punishment: “Citizens shouldn’t be left defenseless when their government attempts to burden their ability to live and worship according to their faith. This law provides a sensible balancing test for courts to use when reviewing government policies that infringe upon the religious freedom rights of Utahans. The law doesn’t ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s signing Friday of HB 6, a bill that explicitly protects parents’ rights to raise and care for their children: “Parents have a fundamental, constitutionally protected right to direct the upbringing of their children. With this legislation, Alabama has affirmed that parental rights are entitled to the highest level of protection from government interference just like every other fundamental right. As we continue to ...

… abandons illegal policy that forced nursing residents to sign abortion pledge Policy change comes one day after ADF … of Health and Human Services. “Christians and other pro-life members of the medical community shouldn’t be forced … to pursue their profession. That’s what federal law says, and that’s why Vanderbilt is doing the right thing in …

… prompts Kennesaw State to change policies that exiled pro-life display to tiny speech zone ADF attorneys represent … will prompt other public universities to eliminate similar unconstitutional policies. The First Amendment prohibits … doesn’t matter.” On Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia administratively …

… Faith-based pregnancy centers sue Vermont for unconstitutional restrictions ADF attorneys represent … Phil Scott signed SB 37 into law, impeding the ability of pro-life pregnancy centers to continue providing help and … Family and Life Advocates v. Clark , in the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. Michael Tierney is serving …

… applaud Idaho for prioritizing the well-being of kids by prohibiting state and local government officials from … applaud Idaho for prioritizing the well-being of kids by prohibiting state and local government officials from …

… ADF to Supreme Court: Ariz. town’s excuses for speech discrimination fall … its speech discrimination is well-intended. It’s still unconstitutional,” said ADF Senior Counsel David Cortman, who … for many months, and unlimited in number. An ideological sign can be up to 20 square feet, displayed indefinitely, and …