Facing ADF lawsuit, Washington governor updates COVID-19 order, loosens restrictions on churches

Christ's Church of Mt. Spokane v. Inslee

Washington governor sued over COVID-19 order that allows secular gatherings, restricts churches

Religious Freedom

Washington State Treated Churches Worse Than Breweries and Cannabis Retailers

Washington State treated Christ’s Church of Mt. Spokane and Westgate Chapel differently than secular businesses.

ADF letter prompts MS school district to change policy that required student to remove ‘Trump’ face mask

New policy means students can’t be singled out for expressing their beliefs

US Supreme Court halts NY governor’s rules that treat churches, synagogues worse than businesses

MS high school forces student to remove ‘Trump’ face mask

ADF letter explains student can’t be singled out for expressing his beliefs

L.B. v. Simpson County School District

MS public school prohibits 3rd-grade student from wearing ‘Jesus Loves Me’ face mask

MS public school prohibits 3rd-grade student from wearing ‘Jesus Loves Me’ face mask

ADF attorneys file suit against Simpson Central School

Religious Freedom

What Happened to the First Amendment During COVID-19?

The First Amendment protects our freedom to peacefully practice the religion we choose. But when COVID-19 hit the United States and lockdowns began, some government officials seemed to forget this.

Religious Freedom

Oregon Closes Small Christian Schools But Allows Small Public Schools to Open

While the Oregon government has allowed small public schools under 75 students to open, it has told private schools of the same size that they must remain closed.