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… us from censorship of what we want to say, but we don’t often think about how the First Amendment also protects us … history, we have been forced to ask the question, “Can the government compel someone to say something they don’t … funding in a viewpoint-neutral fashion if they choose to make paying the fee mandatory. Otherwise, they would be …

… to compel Emilee Carpenter to create photographs and write blog posts celebrating a view of marriage that she believes to be false. They say if she doesn’t, she violates the law. But that’s exactly wrong. The truth … every message. The First Amendment ensures that Emilee can decline to express messages that contradict her beliefs. …

… school boards and state legislators by citing evidence to make cogent points in favor of passing prudent policies to … health condition that, as many medical experts recommend, can be treated through counseling. Children experiencing this … girl realized that “affirmative care” “really messed me up” and fueled anger toward her mother. Gender dysphoria can …

… President Joe Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona make it sound as if their goal is to treat children as … President Biden asserted that “Our nation’s children are all our children.” But the president is gravely mistaken … relationship. No one—and certainly not the government—can replace a child’s relationship with his or her parents. …

… YAF often partners with student organizations that share its values to co-host speakers on campuses across the … was to take place, members of College Republicans set up a table on campus to advertise the event. After about … even physically assaulted one member and yanked away her “Make America Great Again” hat. When university police …

… The Respect for Marriage Act Can’t Answer the Question: What is Marriage? The ‘Respect for … while the bill is superfluous and ideological, buried in its text are grave threats to religious freedom, free speech, …

… been bastions of free speech where just about any idea can be discussed or debated. In the 1960s, the Free Speech … compelled speech (being forced to speak something you don’t believe). Alliance Defending Freedom has represented … and employees have experienced similar situations. In 2017, a Fresno State University professor wiped away a …

… certifying Jessica Bates for adoption because she wouldn’t adopt the state’s radical gender ideology. Although the law … ever will. Parents care for their children before they can care for themselves, teaching them to walk, talk, and … ‘transitions’ Parents have the right and responsibility to make medical decisions for their children because parents …

… have to punish you or violate your rights before you can challenge a law? For well over 100 years, the answer has been a resounding “no” thanks to what are known as pre-enforcement challenges. What are … As early as 1887, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed its ability to hear cases about future injuries in Mugler v. …

… truth. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published May 24, 2023 Revised March 18, 2024 Alliance Defending Freedom is … cake artist Jack Phillips at the Supreme Court in 2017. Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights … to us and transparency throughout all our operations. You can access our annual IRS Form 990 and Audited Financial …