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The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech for all Americans. Sadly, many do not understand what the First Amendment protects and what it doesn’t. Alliance Defending Freedom is committed to helping you understand the key principles the First Amendment embodies. In our free guide you’ll learn whether: Governments can silence “offensive” speech Governments can silence speech determined to be “dangerous” The First Amendment protects unpopular speech from private (non-government) consequences DOWNLOAD NOW Learn More About Freedom of Speech We hope ...

People should be free to express their beliefs without the threat of government punishment. But right now, New York threatens to misuse the law to punish Emilee for her views on marriage unless we stand up and win in court. That’s why Emilee Carpenter needs your support as Alliance Defending Freedom stands with Emilee for her right to speak freely. A win for Emilee is a win for free speech. Our work to defend Americans like Emilee relies on the support of people like you. Alliance Defending Freedom needs more support to take on dangerous laws like these that impose serious penalties on ...

For more than 10 years, Colorado cake artist Jack Phillips has been dragged through courts because activists have targeted, harassed, and tried to punish him for his beliefs. In the third lawsuit targeting Jack and his business, Masterpiece Cakeshop, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s ruling that punished Jack for not designing a custom cake celebrating a gender transition, requested by an activist attorney. Jack serves everyone. But he can’t create every message that he’s asked to. The activist attorney said he wanted to “test” Jack and “correct the errors of [Jack’s] ...

Thank you so much for your partnership! It’s an honor and privilege to steward the gifts you’ve given to help ensure that every person has the God-given right to live and speak the truth. Our CEO, President, and General Counsel Kristen Waggoner wants to thank you for all that you’re helping make possible and let you know why she’s hopeful in this moment. In this video, you’ll learn how your generosity is helping to resist de-banking, promote laws that advance truth and freedom, oppose the Biden administration’s attempt to rewrite Title IX, and more. Thank you for standing for freedom! See Your ...

The government is pressuring Big Tech to censor speech. It’s trying to determine how Americans think by pressuring tech corporations to filter beliefs. That’s blatantly illegal. And the stakes are so high. Your gift today will help hold the administration responsible and reaffirm free speech for everyone. Every dollar you give to Alliance Defending Freedom makes an immediate impact. Right now, thanks to a generous matching grant, your gift today will be DOUBLED—dollar for dollar—up to $500,000, while matching funds last! Thank you in advance for your generosity. With your support, we will ...

Thanks to your generosity this Giving Tuesday, freedom is being defended for all Americans. I wanted to take just a moment to express my gratitude to you for sacrificially giving of your resources to Alliance Defending Freedom. I know that we live in a time of deep uncertainty—especially in the economy. Thank you for stepping out in faith and making a gift to help fuel the many critical legal cases that our team is litigating across the nation. You are helping make a real difference for the future of freedom in America. Please know that I know your gift is not just a financial contribution. It ...

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Coercing Lorie to express what she does not believe is downright unconstitutional. With assistance from the attorneys at Alliance Defending Freedom, Lorie has taken her case to the Supreme Court, where she is standing to set a firm precedent for the free-speech rights of every American. She’ll stand against both the State of Colorado and the Biden administration, both of whom are fighting to deny her the right to speak freely. This type of government coercion can affect anyone—including you and your family. Please sign your name below to stand with Lorie and her family—and for free speech ...

Lorie Smith rejoices after seven-year battle for free speech On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of free speech and graphic artist Lorie Smith in 303 Creative v. Elenis. Praise God! This is a landmark victory upholding the First Amendment’s promise of free speech to all Americans. Colorado can no longer misuse the law to coerce or silence speech. The Supreme Court made clear that the First Amendment prevents the government from forcing Americans to say things they don’t believe. As the Court wrote: “But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and ...

Gender theory denies the basic biological reality that we’re all created either male or female. Undermining that fact is hurting children, families, and countless societal institutions. In Y our Guide to Gender Theory, Alliance Defending Freedom’s free guide, you’ll discover: The roots of gender theory How gender theory impacts everything from women’s sports to adoption services to biblical counselors What ADF is doing to push back, and how you can help Get your FREE copy of Y our Guide to Gender Theory!