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… For women and girls facing an unwanted pregnancy, abortion may seem like the only solution. I can’t afford to raise a child. I’m too young. I’ll have to drop out of … Wade was decided in 1973, over 57 million babies have been denied the right to life, their mothers choosing what may …

… Justice Amy Coney Barrett's recent confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court is truly momentous and a cause for celebration. Shattering a unique glass ceiling, she has … been underrepresented at this elite level: conservative women. I'm grateful for this confirmation for a couple of …

… both beginning and end of life issues. Before joining ADF, Payne worked at the Office of the Indiana Attorney … has argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the Southern District of Indiana, and Indiana state …

… Jacob Reed serves as legal counsel for the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance … of churches, Christian ministries, and religious schools to defend their constitutionally protected rights under the First Amendment. Before joining ADF in January of 2021, Reed was an associate attorney at …

… for the Nebraska Law Review and as a research assistant to Professor Richard Duncan. Following law school, … completed fellowships at the Institute for Free Speech and ADF. Next, she clerked for the Honorable L. Steven Grasz on … More Than Mere “Constitutional Window Dressing”: Why the Press Clause Should Protect a Limited Right to Gather …

… Defending Freedom, where he plays a key role with the ADF Center for Academic Freedom. Since joining ADF in 2006, … ruled that public universities cannot compel professors to say things they do not believe. In Adams v. Trustees of … in promotion decisions. In Badger Catholic v. Walsh , the 7th Circuit ensured that public universities must grant …

… Parental Rights. In this role, she leads the team working to ensure schools respect the role of parents in directing … the fundamental rights of parents. Anderson’s work at ADF began in 2015, focusing on protecting the conscience … heavy fines, or other punishment. In Country Mill Farms v. City of East Lansing , she successfully defended the …

… of strategic communications plans for the expansion of ADF’s mission into state legal advocacy efforts, … Watts represents ADF at external events, conferences, press conferences, and in the media. Watts also develops … crisis communications processes and plans. Prior to joining ADF, Watts spent nearly 20 years in various roles …

… has overturned Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization . And now everyone is talking … the future of abortion in America. But how did we get to this point? If you want to know more, sign up today for our comprehensive four email series: Abortion in America: …

… on his experience as longtime leader of the organization to strengthen alliances, forge new relationships, and develop … from 1993-2017. In his 23 years at the helm, he built an ADF team committed to a comprehensive legal strategy that … The New York Times , The Washington Post , the Associated Press, The Washington Times , The Seattle Post-Intelligencer …