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… themselves. But in March 2021, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the religious employer exemption only applied to “ministerial employees.” The court determined that for all other positions, religious … of Yakima Union Gospel Mission asking a federal district court to affirm the mission’s First Amendment right to hire …

… that align with her Christian faith. The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently affirmed these principles. Most … 303 Creative v. Elenis (another ADF case), the High Court ruled that the government cannot use … Kristi’s lawsuit was filed, Cuyahoga County agreed in a court judgment not to compel Kristi to “offer officiating and …

… Phillips. The case is now before a North Carolina state court.   What’s at stake? Schools should be places where … Phillips. The case is currently at a North Carolina state court.   The bottom line Teachers shouldn’t be fired for …

… own religious beliefs about what it means to be male and female—beliefs rooted not just in her Christian faith, but … case is currently awaiting hearing at a federal district court in Ohio. What’s at stake? Vivian cannot be forced to … : The case is awaiting hearing at a federal district court in Ohio. The bottom line Schools can’t force teachers …

… how to properly debate and defend ideas and positions in court. Unfortunately, the University of Idaho in Moscow, … so ADF filed a lawsuit. In June 2022, a federal district court ruled that Peter, Mark, and Ryan were likely to prevail … on their claims against University of Idaho officials. The court granted a motion to stop the university from enforcing …

… ceremony at the Hitching Post. That’s why, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit invalidated Idaho’s … business had been closed. Thankfully, ADF’s 2023 Supreme Court victory in 303 Creative v. Elenis affirmed free-speech … list of protected characteristics. Oct. 7, 2014 : The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld a district court …

A Missouri State University professor tried to force Emily Brooker to advocate for same-sex adoption in violation of her religious beliefs.

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… 13, 2022 Revised October 5, 2022 As we await the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health …

… And it is on the rise—so much so that the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments involving the issue this term. … Alliance Defending Freedom points out in a friend-of-the-court brief filed in support of the NRA’s position, pro-life …