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  • … that the government can’t force Americans to say things they don’t believe. The court reiterated that it’s … 1964 Civil Rights Act. Each of these movements flourished because America refused to coerce or silence speech. “Without … promise remains constant. If our civil liberties are to have any meaning, people must be free to speak …
  • … a permit requirement against a Christian man told he could not distribute religious literature on a public sidewalk.  ADF attorneys filed the motion shortly after they filed suit against the city on behalf of Eric Wollod … for respecting the constitutional rights of citizens.  We are pleased that Mr. Wollod will now be allowed to continue …
  • … Nate Kellum. “Christians, like all other Americans, are protected under the First Amendment. Hopefully the … used to uphold constitutional rights, not tear them down. They can’t ask the city to shut somebody up just because they don’t like that person’s message. Our client is …
  • … New life: Like a phoenix rising, churches can continue meeting in NYC schools Court … being. The temporary restraining order is in effect for 10 days while the U.S. District Court for the Southern … message of hope for fundamental freedoms in New York City because it means that, for the time being, the city must …
  • … secured a favorable decision Monday on behalf of Phoenix churches, with the court ruling that the city of Phoenix … conversation is about 60 to 70 decibels. Ice cream trucks are allowed to emit up to 70 decibels at a distance of 50 … bells. When Painter was given a suspended sentence of 10 days in jail and three years’ probation last June, the …
  • … group’s pro-life display to a small speech zone on campus because it deemed the nature of the event “controversial.” … in advance in order to use the speech zone. “Universities are supposed to be the marketplace of ideas,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel David Hacker. “Free speech should not be censored or limited to a ridiculously small area on …
  • … ADF Founder Alan Sears named 2017 Wilberforce Award recipient Colson Center for Christian … Chuck Colson, the award “recognizes courageous leaders who are making an impact on the social ills of the day, showing … making a positive change in the values and character of society.” “It was a great honor to accept this award from the …
  • … — A Phoenix bishop received a suspended sentence of 10 days in jail and three years probation Wednesday for … to be sentenced to jail and probation for doing what churches have traditionally done throughout history, … noise level that the law allows for ice cream trucks.  We are reviewing the legal options available to us to defend …
  • … Court: Let the bells ring while Phoenix churches’ suit proceeds ADF attorneys secure order on behalf … said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “We are pleased that the federal court has recognized the … bells. When Painter was given a suspended sentence of 10 days in jail and three years’ probation last June, the …
  • … public objections. “Women shouldn’t have to fear losing their doctor and insurance coverage for fertility awareness … preferred methods of family planning on all women, while not even explaining its decision or responding to public … process or giving any rationale, both of which are mandated by the Administrative Procedure Act. HHS allowed …