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… creative professionals in pre-enforcement challenges to laws that would force them to promote messages contradicting … v. Municipality of Anchorage , Anderson argued that all Americans should be free to rely on what the law says and …

… As a graphic designer, my designs express a message and are therefore speech protected by the First Amendment. Written by Alliance … completely and hope she wins. Why, you might ask? Free speech and our artistic freedom are on the line. And a win …

… Google. But many of these large publicly traded companies are using their wealth and influence to engage in highly … away at our nation’s cultural foundations of free speech and religious liberty. When a publicly traded company … similarly subjective policy  reads, “[W]e don’t allow hate speech on Facebook. … We define hate speech as a direct …

… the upbringing, education, and care of their children are fundamental rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. … clearly and strongly as other fundamental rights like free speech or religious freedom. While some states have fixed … parents, educators, and school board members to support laws that provide government accountability, choice, and …

… Women, Planned Parenthood Sues to Block Commonsense Safety Laws Pregnant women deserve health and safety. They don’t … cells and determines the path forward. And if you are pregnant and considering your options, it’s reasonable to …   Who is challenging Montana’s commonsense abortion laws? In 2021, the Montana State Legislature adjusted the …

… What Is Assisted Suicide, and Why Should You Care About It? Laws that legalize assisted suicide facilitate a culture of … the most vulnerable among us. Now, many of these Americans face a new threat to their lives. States across the … death. In states that allow assisted suicide, patients are required to have a “terminal illness” to qualify for …

… Colleges and Universities Are Threatening First Amendment Freedoms ADF's Center for … applies to every American, which is why the freedoms of speech and religion must be protected at all institutions of … of their classmates, and they are often issued without warning or explanation.   Maggie DeJong That was the case …

… was born. In 1981, Kelvin became one of the first black Americans to be hired by the local fire department in … the Constitution by strictly regulating its employees’ speech outside of work. Outcome The court ruled that Atlanta … that Atlanta’s policies restricting its employees’ free speech violated the Constitution. October 2018 : Atlanta …

… those who do not subscribe to its views of engaging in “hate,” and it uses false accusations to demonize its … frequently are exploited as an excuse to silence speech and speakers.”   What does the Southern Poverty Law … of homosexuality ADF has never supported the passage of laws criminalizing homosexuality.   Myth #3: ADF supports the …

Jared Dobbs serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a member of the Corporate Counsel team. Before joining ADF, Dobbs served as an extern to Judge Consuelo M. Callahan at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Sacramento, California. He received his J.D. from the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law in 2022, where he graduated with great distinction. He previously worked at ADF from 2016 to 2019 as a communication integrity specialist. He has a B.A. from Biola University, where he majored in piano and political science, and is an alumnus of ...