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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage Thursday of the deceptively named “ Equality Act,” legislation that could be used to restrict the religious freedom of churches and religious nonprofits including religious schools; set back protections for women on the playing field, at work, and in private spaces like showers and locker rooms; as well as inhibit the ability of everyday Americans to live in alignment with their beliefs: “Our nation’s laws should respect the most fundamental ...

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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Erik Baptist regarding a correction YouTube made to its “context” disclaimer on videos ADF posted on the platform explaining the serious harms abortion drugs can cause women. YouTube made the change after receiving a letter on Monday from 16 state attorneys general asking it to correct or remove the misleading disclaimer: “Women deserve to know the truth about the risks posed by abortion drugs, which is why first-hand accounts like the ones ADF posted on YouTube are so vital. Thanks to the leadership of state ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Christiana Holcomb regarding Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signing Friday of the Save Women’s Sports Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. John Fuller that protects opportunities for women and girls in athletics by ensuring they are not forced to compete against men playing on women’s sports teams. Montana joins Idaho, Mississippi, Arkansas, and West Virginia in protecting K-12 and collegiate sports for women and girls: “Allowing males to compete in girls’ sports destroys fair competition and women’s athletic ...

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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Kristen Waggoner regarding the finalization of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s veto of the Fairness in Women’s Sports bill, H.B. 1217, after the state’s House of Representatives, by a 67–2 margin, rejected her proposed changes Monday because they would have gutted the bill: “We are profoundly disappointed that Gov. Noem vetoed South Dakota’s Fairness in Women’s Sports bill. The legislation would have protected female athletes at all levels, just as similar laws do in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Idaho. The fact ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding the federal government’s brief filed Thursday with the U.S. Supreme Court in State of Idaho v. United States of America: “The Biden administration has no authority to override Idaho’s law and force emergency room doctors to perform abortions. There is no conflict between Idaho’s Defense of Life Act and EMTALA. Both Idaho’s law and EMTALA seek to protect the lives of women and their unborn children. The Supreme Court should uphold Idaho’s law and ...

ADF attorneys represent Turning Point USA chapter in letter to University of Texas at Arlington

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom President and CEO Michael Farris regarding the inauguration of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States:“On this Inauguration Day, we join with millions of our fellow Americans who are praying for the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden. Many challenges lie ahead, and we pray for the president’s health and safety as he governs this great nation. While we are gravely concerned about his campaign positions, we pray that, as president, he would have a change of heart and protect everyone’s God-given ...

ADF attorneys, public figures available for media interviews at press conference following hearing Tuesday