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… to pay for abortion coverage, violate conscience costs California $1.4M ADF attorneys representing four churches … Calif.  – Resolving lawsuits brought by four churches, two federal courts in California have ruled that the First … include their belief in the sanctity of unborn lives. “The government can’t force a church or any other religious …

… California forces churches to cover abortion, church sues ADF … the state suit, which is similar to a lawsuit ADF filed in federal court in October of last year on behalf of three … human life,” said ADF Senior Counsel Erik Stanley. “The government has no right to demand that church health …

… 17, 2018 Related Case: Skyline Wesleyan Church v. California Department of Managed Health Care SAN DIEGO  – … the California Department of Managed Health Care for forcing churches to pay for elective abortions in their … follow their deepest convictions without unlawful, unjust government mandates,” said ADF Legal Counsel Jeremiah Galus. …

… The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) told the church that it must choose one or the other.   No … seven years later, God delivered a victory.   Outcome Two federal courts in California ruled that the First Amendment … to their faith without fear of unjust punishment by the government, and these rulings ensured those rights for …

… and how they exercise their religious freedom. Some government officials put the First Amendment on hold and … Who are Jay and Sandy Smith? Jay and Sandy Smith don’t just talk about being pro-life—they live it. Jay is the … freedom. That’s why Cedar Park challenged the law in federal court. Case timeline March 2019 : Cedar Park …

… May 13, 2020 Related Case: Skyline Wesleyan Church v. California Department of Managed Health Care PASADENA, Calif. … be free to follow their beliefs without unlawful, unjust government mandates,” said ADF Senior Counsel Jeremiah Galus, … Rights issued its determination that the mandate violates federal law. Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund attorney …

… Federal Court Should Clarify That March for Life Can’t Be Forced to Pay for Abortions The March for Life Education and Defense … in court. March for Life Education and Defense Fund v. California In 2012, the Obama administration’s Department of …

… California AG defends forcing pro-life centers to advertise … court in January.  “Americans shouldn’t be forced by the government to promote messages that conflict with their … the free speech rights of all of its citizens – not just those in the abortion industry.” California AB 775 …

… representing Cedar Park Church file opening brief with federal appeals court Published November 22, 2023 Related … The U.S. Supreme Court has  established  that the government cannot compel religious organizations to act in … were to hold the law cannot constitutionally be applied to churches. ADF attorneys have maintained in  Cedar Park …

… ADF files lawsuit on behalf of three churches objecting to California’s violation of the Constitution and federal conscience law Published October 16, 2015 Related … life,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. “The government has no right to demand that church health …