Tag: Alliance Defending Freedom
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California’s Proposition 1 Guarantees More Than Late-Term Abortion
Proponents of Prop 1 claim that the amendment simply codifies existing abortion laws, but legal experts have stated that it… READ MORE
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VA Supreme Court agrees to hear case of high school teacher fired over pronoun policy
ADF attorneys represent French teacher Peter Vlaming READ MORE
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ADF to DC mayor: Lift mask mandate for religious schools
Mayor Bowser lifts mask mandates across the district, but leaves them in place for children, teachers at religious schools READ MORE
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Vermont family, Diocese of Burlington sue over denial of tuition benefit
Government officials continue to withhold tuition funds for students of private religious schools but offer them to nearly all other… READ MORE
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President Biden announces his choice for US Supreme Court
“A justice should interpret the Constitution faithfully and according to the original public meaning of the Framers who wrote it.” READ MORE
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Another First Amendment win for Christian student group
Following ADF lawsuit, Univ. of Houston-Clear Lake changes policy to allow Ratio Christi to freely operate according to its beliefs READ MORE
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Diverse group of VA parents join to protect their children from radical ideology
The school board’s so-called ‘Anti-Racism’ policy is in fact teaching children how to be racist. READ MORE
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Pro-life group wins settlement against NC county after engaging in peaceful advocacy
Guilford County officials have agreed that engaging in pro-life advocacy on public sidewalks is protected by the First Amendment. READ MORE
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VA reverses position on MS law, calls on Supreme Court to overturn Roe
“We commend Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares for standing with women and their children.” READ MORE
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MT Laws Protecting Health of Women Considering Abortion Under Attack
ADF attorneys serve as co-counsel with MT attorney general in lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood READ MORE
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ADF to OSHA: Immediately Withdraw Unlawful Proposal to Make Vaccine Mandate Permanent
Mandating vaccines through an OSHA emergency rule is an alarming example of government overreach. READ MORE
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US Supreme Court takes case of high school coach who prayed at football game
It is absurd to label an act of obvious personal gratitude and humility governmental speech that is prohibited by the… READ MORE
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New Jersey enacts extreme legislation allowing unregulated access to abortion
Gov. Phil Murphy just signed into law legislation that codifies a radical ‘right’ to abortion. READ MORE
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US Supreme Court suspends OSHA’s private-employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate
“The Biden administration’s mandate would have a profoundly negative effect on those employers and the 80 million American workers who… READ MORE
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NY photographer fights for freedom to create according to her beliefs
ADF attorneys representing Emilee Carpenter ask appeals court to review lower court’s decision allowing government to compel speech READ MORE
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Victory again for Chike: Court ruling keeps govt officials accountable
ADF attorneys represent former Georgia Gwinnett College student prevented from sharing his faith on campus READ MORE
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Parents unite against discriminatory public-school policies in Virginia
ADF attorneys representing parents, students sue Albemarle County School Board for discriminating against students based on race, religion READ MORE
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Court ruling protects Anchorage faith-based women’s shelter
ADF attorneys represent Downtown Hope Center READ MORE
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Court dangerously applies ‘Orwellian’ logic to NY photographer, forcing her to speak contrary to her beliefs
A federal district court ruled NY can compel an artist to create photographs, blogs that violate her beliefs, applied same… READ MORE
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ADF to PA Supreme Court: Uphold protections for health of unborn children, mothers
An abortion facility in Pennsylvania is challenging the commonwealth’s prohibition on taxpayer funding of elective abortion through its Medicaid program.… READ MORE
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Court: Maryland violated Christian school’s rights, can’t reclaim $102K in funding
“Bethel was expelled from the program because it refused to change the admissions policy section of its handbook to reflect… READ MORE
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ADF: Proposed DOL rule tramples religious freedom of federal contractors
ADF is extremely disappointed by the Department of Labor’s proposal to rescind a Trump administration regulation that clarified the ability… READ MORE
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Univ. of CO Constituents Expand Lawsuit for School’s Religious Discrimination
Effective September 1, 2021, the university enacted and enforced a policy that all students, employees, and other individuals “who currently… READ MORE
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Victory in California: Court rules in favor of pro-life group’s free speech rights
Court grants Right to Life of Central California request to halt enforcement of unconstitutional state law READ MORE
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Faith-based adoption center fights to continue ministry amidst New York state harassment
ADF attorneys represent New Hope Family Services, ask court to stop discriminatory investigation against Christian nonprofit READ MORE
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Christian student group files suit over discrimination at University of Houston-Clear Lake
ADF represents Ratio Christi after university denied the group recognition based on its views READ MORE
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Christian schools, female athletes fight to protect fairness in women’s sports
“The states of Tennessee, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma,… READ MORE
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Indiana music teacher forced to resign over pronoun usage asks court to uphold religious accommodation
ADF attorneys represent John Kluge in appeal of district court’s ruling READ MORE
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Web designer asks US Supreme Court to reverse ‘Orwellian’ decision forcing her to express messages against her beliefs
Dissenting judge called decision ‘unprecedented,’ ‘staggering’ in scope for giving officials more authority to regulate speech as it becomes more… READ MORE
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Despite court rulings, Vermont indicates it may continue discriminating against students at religious high schools
ADF attorneys ask district court to rule conclusively in favor of religious students, schools READ MORE
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Florida college track athlete stands up for fairness, equality in women’s sports
ADF attorneys ask court to allow female athlete to intervene to help defend Florida’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act READ MORE
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Faith-based adoption provider forced to sue NY officials second time for harassment over marriage views
State agency threatening to investigate, penalize New Hope Family Services despite victories in separate lawsuit, recent relevant US Supreme Court… READ MORE
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ADF supports student free speech organization
“Public universities should be the standard-bearers for a free-speech environment full of many viewpoints and voices.” READ MORE
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ADF to court: Stop Anchorage from forcing shelter to let males sleep next to abused women
“All Americans should be free to live out their faith and serve their neighbors without being targeted or harassed by… READ MORE
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College soccer player: ‘Transgender’ sports policies violate women’s rights
West Virginia’s law is one of a number of state laws nationwide meant to protect women’s sports. READ MORE
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Montana tells court: Planned Parenthood’s request to stop laws protecting women falls flat
ADF attorneys represent state in lawsuit filed by abortion giant READ MORE
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High school teacher fired over pronoun usage takes his case to Virginia Supreme Court
In Vlaming v. West Point School Board, Vlaming is suing the school board for violating his rights under the Virginia Constitution… READ MORE
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Multiple briefs at US Supreme Court back freedom for homeless ministry to hire only those sharing its beliefs
A brief filed by Washington state legislators explains that the Washington Supreme Court displayed “shocking antireligious animus, and struck down the exemption… READ MORE
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ADF asks Iowa Supreme Court to overrule its decision that puts unborn children, women at risk
The most fundamental of our human rights is the right to live, and yet the previous decision from the Iowa… READ MORE
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Lisa Graas is a blogger with social media expertise concentrating on religion and politics. She has a history of volunteer services in the pro-life movement and in writing for major conservative websites on both life issues and the agendas of the Left in America. She is very proud to have written for Live Action and the David Horowitz Freedom Center and of her record in the pro-life movement. Lisa is also, first and foremost, a Passionist Oblate Associate attached to the Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville, KY. She offers up all of her sufferings as cancer and mental health patient for the intentions of the Passionist Nuns. She works to spread the Word of Christ’s redemption through His suffering on the Cross.
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