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… “For many years, ADF has been advocating on behalf of pastors and churches who have had their speech chilled as a result of the Johnson Amendment. We have also filed dozens of lawsuits on behalf of religious organizations, colleges, …

… to Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., mischaracterizing the work of ADF and its defense of religious freedom during a Senate …  three months ago in  Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer . There is a real danger of conflating genuine hate …  three months ago in  Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer . There is a real danger of conflating genuine hate …

… Burke  regarding Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s signing Tuesday of  SB 1457 , a bill sponsored by Sen. Nancy Barto that … abnormalities, and implements reasonable regulations for at-home use of abortion-inducing drugs: “Every unborn life is … health risks of using abortion-inducing chemicals at home without the direct supervision of a medical …

… Senior Counsel Ryan Tucker  regarding the Dedham Board of Health’s notice issued Thursday, after  receiving a letter … can’t treat church services differently than similar types of gatherings. The governor’s executive order allows that gathering size, so it made no sense for the town of Dedham to demand that this church refrain from meeting …

…  regarding Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s signing Wednesday of  HB 1137 , a bill that strengthens an existing law that protects the right of parents to have their child briefly excused from school to … and responsibility to guide the upbringing and education of their children. And many parents consider religious …

… Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp , director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signing Monday of  SB 613 , a bill that protects children from dangerous, … freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life. # # # … The following quote may be attributed to  …

… Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp,  director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding the Kentucky Legislature’s override Wednesday of Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of  SB 150 , a bill that protects children from dangerous, …

… regarding Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signing Friday of HB 1063 , a bill that clarifies that, under certain commonwealth statutes, the definition of “religion” includes not just belief but expression and … guaranteed the right to free speech and the free exercise of religion. Government officials have a duty to protect and …

…  regarding Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signing Thursday of HB 2416, a bill that protects opportunities for women and … We have seen increasing examples across the country of males dominating girls’ athletic competitions when … Legislature, and Gov. Reynolds for protecting the ability of Iowa’s women and girls to compete on a level playing field …

… district, but leaves them in place for children, teachers at religious schools Published February 28, 2022 WASHINGTON  – ADF attorneys representing several parents of children attending Catholic schools in Washington, D.C., … the mayor’s mask mandate for children, staff, and teachers at religious schools. “Wearing masks during school …