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… exception? The Supreme Court has long recognized that the First Amendment protects the right of religious institutions … purposefully did not “adopt a rigid formula for deciding when an employee qualifies as a minister.” It did, however, … degree of religious training followed by a formal process of commissioning.” “Perich held herself out as a …

… of government punishment. Here in the United States, the First Amendment protects our right to peacefully exercise any … freedom are more restrictive within their societies. When we try to constrain someone to do something against …

… is yes! Pronouns are small words with big implications. When signifying persons, pronouns often carry other … by his university after he respectfully declined to use a student's "preferred" pronouns.   Preferred pronouns in … government cannot force them to endorse an ideology that violates their beliefs.   Vlaming v. West Point School Board …

… say. What is compelled speech? Compelled speech occurs when the government forces you to articulate, advocate, … Wisconsin System v. Southworth (2000) Scott Southworth, a student at the University of Wisconsin, objected to being … officials refused his request to opt out of paying the fee, Scott sued the university. In a victory for free speech …

… Pocono Mountain School District censored Katie Ayers when she wanted to pass out invitations to her church’s … invitation that Jesus gives to those who would become his first disciples. An invitation like this is one of the most … has no right to give preferential treatment to one student’s private speech or expression based on whether it is …

… or religious beliefs, to actively facilitate the process of ending a patient’s life. The state required … for preliminary injunction, saying that the California law violates the First Amendment rights of medical professionals … to participate in the process of assisted suicide, even when a doctor has conscientious objections. February 2022 : …

… to fundraise in the state is unconstitutional. It violates the freedom of association protected by the First Amendment. So, TMLC challenged the Attorney General’s … against TMLC, side-stepping relevant precedents in the process. August 2019 : TMLC asked the United States Supreme …

… that he is thinking deeply about issues that affect your student? Most people would. Unfortunately, that’s not what happened when Tanner Cross, an elementary school teacher in Loudoun … a mouthpiece to personally affirm a political agenda that violates their beliefs. But that is exactly what the Loudoun …

… of free speech in civilized society. What speech does the First Amendment protect? The First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law … …

… their religious freedom. Some government officials put the First Amendment on hold and treated churches worse than secular … experience that has shaped their pro-life views, too. When Sandy found out she was pregnant in high school, she and …