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… Painter, calligrapher to appeal decision that allows Phoenix to control artistic expression Court ruling allows … and Arizona’s Free Exercise of Religion Act. Phoenix officials have construed the ordinance to force artists, like … non-profit legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith.   # # …

… Jail time for Phoenix artists who disagree with government? Ordinance … communicating publicly about their views Published May 12, 2016 Related Case: Brush & Nib Studio v. City of Phoenix … challenge,” a lawsuit that allows citizens to challenge a law—in this case, a law that threatens First Amendment …

… Austin fire chaplain fired for defending women's sports on blog asks court to uphold his First Amendment rights ADF … protect his free speech and religious freedom after city officials fired him for sharing his religious views on his … wellness options. But neither the Constitution nor Texas law allow the government to single out, punish, and sit in …

… Artists to appeals court: Halt Phoenix ordinance that punishes artistic freedom with jail … messages that violate their core beliefs. In addition, the law’s requirement that artists stay quiet about how their … views,” said ADF Senior Counsel Jeremy Tedesco. “Phoenix officials are playing favorites, too, and we are asking the …

… Artists ask appeals court to halt Phoenix ordinance that threatens jail time for disagreeing … publicly about their views Published September 21, 2016 Related Case: Brush & Nib Studio v. City of Phoenix … “We are asking the appeals court to ensure that Phoenix officials will have to respect our clients’ freedom of speech …

… Phoenix bishop sentenced to jail for ringing church bells … the church’s bells did not exceed the noise level that the law allows for ice cream trucks.  We are reviewing the legal … attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith.  Launched in …

… Colorado at US Supreme Court: 'Artists shouldn't be forced to express what govt dictates' ADF attorneys file reply brief on behalf … non-profit legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith.   # # …

… represent creators of custom artwork in challenge to Phoenix ordinance Published July 10, 2018 Related Case: Brush … up their challenge to a sweeping city of Phoenix criminal law that forces them to design and create custom artwork … and Arizona’s Free Exercise of Religion Act. Phoenix officials have interpreted the ordinance to force artists, …

… Criminal conviction against Phoenix pastor sentenced for ringing church bells overturned … with the few local residents who filed complaints. City officials then notified St. Mark Roman Catholic Parish last … criminal penalties for violating the ordinance. On April 19, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona ruled …

… high court receives briefs in support of taking up case of Phoenix artists challenging law that threatens jail time for abiding by their beliefs … and Arizona’s Free Exercise of Religion Act. Phoenix officials have interpreted the ordinance to force artists, …