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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Advocacy Strategy Emilie Kao regarding Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto Wednesday of SB 83, a bill designed to protect athletic opportunities for the state’s female athletes: “Women and girls deserve to compete on a level playing field. When we ignore biological reality, female athletes lose medals, podium spots, public recognition, and opportunities to compete. We’ve seen increasing examples across the country of males dominating girls’ athletic competitions when competing as females ...

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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Burke regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order Friday that enhances legal protections for those born prematurely and babies who survive abortions: “Every human life is valuable, and every single baby deserves to be protected. While we are disappointed that Congress has failed to provide adequate legal protection for babies who survive abortions, we commend the White House for taking action to protect these children. We’ve heard tragic stories from medical professionals about babies left to die ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s signing Friday of HB 6, a bill that explicitly protects parents’ rights to raise and care for their children: “Parents have a fundamental, constitutionally protected right to direct the upbringing of their children. With this legislation, Alabama has affirmed that parental rights are entitled to the highest level of protection from government interference just like every other fundamental right. As we continue to ...

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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s signing Monday of the Help Not Harm Bill, a law that protects children from dangerous, life-altering medical procedures: “Denying the truth that we are either male or female hurts real people, especially vulnerable children. By enacting this legislation, South Dakota has taken critical steps to protect children from radical activists that peddle gender ideology and pressure children into life-altering ...

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Christiana Holcomb regarding Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signing Thursday of HB 2416, a bill that protects opportunities for women and girls in athletics by ensuring they are not forced to compete against men playing on women’s sports teams: “When the law ignores biological reality, female athletes lose medals, podium spots, public recognition, and opportunities to compete. Comparably fit and trained males will always have physical advantages over females—that’s the reason we have girls’ sports. We have seen ...

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ADF attorneys representing Ratio Christi secure settlement restoring students’ free speech, association

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp regarding Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s signing Thursday of SB 1329, a bill that protects a parent’s right to access their child’s health care records and make medical decisions accordingly: “Parents love and know their child best. And they have the right and responsibility to direct the care and upbringing of their children—including making decisions regarding their child’s health care. As we continue to see instances nationwide of government officials actively seeking to replace parents as the ultimate ...