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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Legal Counsel David Hacker regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision Thursday in Lane v. Franks, which affirmed that the First Amendment protects the speech of public employees outside the workplace on matters of public concern: “No one should be fired or suffer other kinds of retaliation for speech outside the workplace, especially when that person is testifying truthfully in court, as Mr. Lane was. We see all too often that public universities and colleges place political litmus tests on employees. But as ...

… that want to minister to communities in need,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “There’s no legitimate … properties appropriate for their size.” In June 2012, ADF attorneys filed suit against the county for refusing New … non-religious groups and larger, wealthy churches,” added ADF Senior Counsel Kevin Theriot. “Zoning regulations …

… get its permission before engaging in free speech,” said ADF Senior Counsel Kevin Theriot, who  argued before the … get its permission before engaging in free speech,” said ADF Senior Counsel Kevin Theriot, who  argued before the …

… of minister’s housing allowance in tax code ADF filed brief on behalf of 8,899 ministers, churches … of a particular religion or any religion,” said ADF Senior Counsel Erik Stanley, director of the ADF Center for Christian Ministries. “The power to tax is the …

… beliefs, and the court has affirmed that here,” said ADF Legal Counsel Doug Wardlow, who  argued before the court … customers at an especially delicate time of their lives. ADF attorneys argued that the funeral home did not violate … beliefs, and the court has affirmed that here,” said ADF Legal Counsel Doug Wardlow, who  argued before the court …

… and provides permanent protection from the mandate,” said ADF Senior Counsel Gregory S. Baylor. “These faith-based … Wesleyan University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and ADF—specifically object to providing coverage for … ,  Iowa, Michigan ,  Pennsylvania , and  Florida . ADF attorneys and allied attorneys continue to litigate  …

… to tax religious ministry to underprivileged children ADF attorneys represent By The Hand Club For Kids Published … explicitly because of its Christian mission,” said ADF Legal Counsel Jeremiah Galus. “The court rightly … “The state’s argument didn’t make any sense,” explained ADF Senior Counsel Erik Stanley, director of the ADF Center …

… members of the opposite sex into each other’s restrooms. ADF attorneys say the city is illegitimately demanding that … overlords who will tolerate no dissent or challenge,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “In this case, they … communications is both needless and unprecedented,” said ADF Litigation Counsel Christiana Holcomb. “The city council …

… to force religious employers to violate their beliefs ADF attorneys represent Christian Employers Alliance … consistent with their deeply held religious beliefs,” said ADF Senior Counsel and Director of Regulatory Practice Matt … violate their religious beliefs to pay for or perform life-altering medical procedures or surgeries that seek to …

… Colorado seeks to punish cake artist Jack Phillips again ADF attorneys file suit against state officials Published … to exhibit hostility toward his religious beliefs,” said ADF Senior Vice President of U.S. Legal Division Kristen … they despise his religious beliefs and practices,” said ADF Senior Counsel Jim Campbell. “Jack shouldn’t have to fear …