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… is a senior writer for Alliance Defending Freedom, sharing stories of Christians who stand up for the sanctity of life, …

The violation of freedom is no longer an ill-defined threat—it’s happening right in our backyards. Our culture is buying into dangerous lies about the family, life, and what it means to be human—and it’s snowballing quickly. Alliance Defending Freedom’s clients can tell you just how close to home this hits. But it’s through the generosity of people like you that we can stand up for individuals, ministries, and churches whose First Amendment rights are violated by the government. When ministry leaders, pastors, teachers, artists, and parents are told that they aren’t allowed to live and speak ...

It takes much courage to stand up to lies when it seems that so many in government, education, and the wider culture want to silence the truth. But our clients know that the truth— God’s truth—is precious and cannot be compromised. They also know they aren’t alone because they also have the encouragement and support of our faithful monthly partners on the Frontline for Freedom. Through the generosity of Ministry Friends like you, our clients can help defend freedom for every American in court without paying a dime in expensive legal fees. Take Jessica Bates, a mom of five in Oregon. With the ...

The violation of freedom is no longer an ill-defined threat—it’s happening right in our backyards. Our culture is buying into dangerous lies about the family, life, and what it means to be human—and it’s snowballing quickly. Alliance Defending Freedom’s clients can tell you just how close to home this hits. But it’s through the generosity of people like you that we can stand up for individuals, ministries, and churches whose First Amendment rights are violated by the government. When ministry leaders, pastors, teachers, artists, and parents are told that they aren’t allowed to live and speak ...

Chris Schandevel serves as senior counsel on Alliance Defending Freedom’s Appellate Advocacy Team.

Today is Paralegal Appreciation Day, and our dedicated and impressive team of paralegals deserves the spotlight—and your support. Behind every ADF win advancing freedom—from the U.S. Supreme Court to courtrooms across the nation—is a team of paralegals who are critical to assisting ADF attorneys and clients. ADF paralegals help present complex cases—spanning years and involving a vast amount of information—in simple language to courts and legislatures. Today, we celebrate the vital role of ADF paralegals in helping defend clients and secure freedoms that will last far into the future. And ...

Who will protect children and defend families as the threats continue to grow? You can. Today. With the critical support of our Ministry Friends, Alliance Defending Freedom is defending clients being punished by government officials and activists using gender ideology as a wedge to separate children and families. We never charge our clients a dime to defend them in court. But that’s only possible through the generosity of people like you. Will you give today? When you give, you can further the impact of the $400,000 challenge grant that helps meet our critical need to advance protections for ...

… 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Mike’s client, giving the church equal access to a grant available …

Today is Paralegal Appreciation Day, and our dedicated and impressive team of paralegals deserves the spotlight—and your support. Behind every ADF win advancing freedom—from the U.S. Supreme Court to courtrooms across the nation—is a team of paralegals who are critical to assisting ADF attorneys and clients. ADF paralegals help present complex cases—spanning years and involving a vast amount of information—in simple language to courts and legislatures. Today, we celebrate the vital role of ADF paralegals in helping defend clients and secure freedoms that will last far into the future. And ...

There's a struggle for truth playing out across our nation. Many of those in power are trying to intimidate and silence those who believe in our God-given freedoms. But through the generosity of our Ministry Friends like you, we're standing for the right to speak freely with courageous clients like Lorie Smith, who just won her landmark victory for free speech at the U.S. Supreme Court. Even after her win in 303 Creative v. Elenis—ADF's 15th Supreme Court victory in 12 years—she was smeared and lied about in the media and by government officials. But Lorie's win was a win for all to speak ...