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  • … against students and denying them a tuition benefit because they attend a religious high school. “For more than two … religious schools from receiving education benefits that are available to public and private schools, in violation of …
  • … the world today, it still does not exist. These countries are often ruled by dictators who ensure that those who … rights of the church by discriminating against its speech. Churches throughout the country should be able to communicate … accounts under circumstances strongly suggesting it was because of their religious or political beliefs. This …
  • … and additionally noted that “the Constitution does not oblige government to avoid any public acknowledgment of religion’s role in society.” Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund, Advocates … defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique …
  • … Montclair State University officials Wednesday after they forced students to stop peaceful, expressive activity … The students, affiliated with Young Americans for Liberty, are challenging the two-week requirement because it unconstitutionally suppresses all speech and …
  • … say something we don’t want to say. Today, many situations are raising the question of government-compelled speech: … these situations look very different on the surface, what they have in common is compelled speech. Alliance Defending … one family were Jehovah’s Witnesses and refused to comply because they believed the Bible forbid such acts. The …
  • … that the government can’t force Americans to say things they don’t believe. The court reiterated that it’s … 1964 Civil Rights Act. Each of these movements flourished because America refused to coerce or silence speech. “Without … promise remains constant. If our civil liberties are to have any meaning, people must be free to speak …
  • … with social media platforms sent a clear message that they had to comply with what amounted to directives from the … targeted for censorship by government officials who are openly hostile to pro-life advocates’ views. In  National … “These vaguely worded policies are a threat to everyone—because they invite subjective judgement, which easily leads …
  • … women without being forced to speak or post messages that are contrary to their pro-life beliefs or that direct women … constitutionally protected freedoms that were in jeopardy because of Local Law 17, an anti-pregnancy care law that the … to offer free help and hope to the women and children that they serve without unconstitutional interference from the …
  • … obligations.” That means that the duty-bearers, parents, are to be the primary decisionmakers for their children in … rights like freedom of speech and religion. Instead they treated parental rights as non-fundamental and placed … of the genitals, of preschoolers without parental consent. Because the law did not strongly protect parental involvement …
  • … to review the case. “No one should have to worry that they will lose their bank account, insurance coverage, or other essential financial services because of their political views,” said ADF Senior Counsel … or “hate speech” policies. “These vaguely worded policies are a threat to everyone—practically guaranteeing censorship …