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… The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech … for all Americans. Sadly, many do not understand what the First Amendment protects and what it doesn’t. Alliance … church, stand up for your rights in the workplace or as a student, and more. SEE ADF RESOURCES … Is Free Speech Ever …

… 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 …

… stand up for individuals, ministries, and churches whose First Amendment rights are violated by the government. When ministry leaders, pastors, teachers, artists, and …

Help ADF defend them and others standing for free speech! Jacksonville, FL-based Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore and owner Christie DeTrude simply strive to honor God and wish to promote their beliefs, including through the store’s website and YouTube channel. The bookstore joyfully serves all people, and sells its products to anyone, but Christie and her employees cannot speak a message they disagree with. An outrageous Jacksonville law is compelling businesses to speak inconsistent with their beliefs by promoting government-approved ideologies—or face devastating fines. Like far too many ...

… 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 …