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… in the ’70s but was stopped in its tracks, and for good reason. It was largely American women who campaigned … realized the amendment would have unleashed a cascade of government actions that would harm women. This included … danger that “sex” becomes meaningless, opening the door for men who identify as women to compete in—and …

… when Jennifer received a call from the principal. L.B. v. Simpson County School District Lydia’s principal told … And they certainly can’t single out religious speech for worse treatment than other types of speech. On top of … teaching to students.” Case timeline November 2020 : ADF attorneys filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Lydia Booth …

… may sound harmless, but they can have vast implications for free speech. Written by Neal Hardin Published November 8, … the public education establishment.   Meriwether v. The Trustees of Shawnee State University Dr. Nicolas … against the school district.   Figliola v. Harrisonburg City Public School Board Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, …

… cannot punish Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore for sharing and living out its beliefs. Written by Alliance … the law in court. Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore v. City of Jacksonville Queen of Angels has always served all …

… This Floral Artist Stood up for Her Beliefs and Risked Losing Everything How far would … and decided to make an example of her. Arlene's Flowers v. State of Washington The Washington State Attorney General … Supreme Court ruled against Barronelle a second time . ADF attorneys asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take her case. July …

… and irreversible consequences, including sterilization. For many health-care providers, performing these … discrimination claims. On the women’s sports front, ADF attorneys represent Lainey Armistead, who played soccer at … a unanimous Supreme Court ruling in 2021 that found the City of Philadelphia cannot exclude Catholic Social Services …

… Washington Threatening Mission of Seattle Christian Ministry that Cares for Homeless Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, a Christian … people it seeks to serve.   Seattle's Union Gospel Mission v. Woods Unfortunately, the Washington Supreme Court said …

… a high school French teacher in Virginia, was fired for respectfully declining to use pronouns inconsistent with … an ideology you disagree with or face termination. Vlaming v. West Point School Board In 2018, one of Peter’s female … fired him. In September 2019, Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a lawsuit on Peter’s behalf. The government …

… religious nonprofits like Yakima Union Gospel Mission for hiring only those who share and live out their religious … are infringing it.   Union Gospel Mission of Yakima v. Ferguson The Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) … WLAD’s exemption for religious employers. March 2023 : ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Yakima Union Gospel …

… former ACLU President Nadine Strossen about 303 Creative v. Elenis . Kristen and Nadine were able to speak without … change, but Kristen’s return visit to Yale offered hope for a new era where tolerance for ideological diversity can … one of the premier law schools in the country, where the attorneys of tomorrow are being trained to think critically, …