Tag: First Amendment
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East Plano Islamic Center (‘EPIC’) Sues Church and Missionaries to Ban Them from Sharing Messages ‘Offensive to the Islamic Faith’
The East Plano Islamic Center has sued a Christian ministry and church to stop them from preaching and distributing materials… READ MORE
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USCIRF Marks 27th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act
The USCIRF commemorates the 27th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act, emphasizing its role in promoting global religious freedom,… READ MORE
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Federal Judge Certifies Class Action for All Parents and Teachers Opposing Gender Secrecy Rules
Summary Judgment Hearing Set for Nov. 17 Could End Parental Exclusion Policies Statewide READ MORE
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Washington withdraws attack on seal of confession
The State of Washington has decided not to enforce a law that would have required Catholic priests to breach the… READ MORE
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Media Incurious About D.C. Catholic Bomber
Some of the D.C. media, including the Washington Post, have continued to cover this event, but the national media have not.… READ MORE
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Court holds Louisville responsible for trying to silence wedding photographer
A U.S. District Court ruled in favor of wedding photographer Chelsey Nelson, affirming her First Amendment rights against Louisville’s law… READ MORE
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Thomas More Law Center Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Decision That Strips the Right of Parents to Guide the Religious Upbringing of their Children
The Thomas More Law Center petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Third Circuit ruling concerning Libby Hilsenrath’s case,… READ MORE
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Jesuit Colleges Have A Free Speech Problem
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) ranked 251 colleges on free speech tolerance in 2025, with the University… READ MORE
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Delaware unlawfully targets pregnancy centers
Attorneys filed a federal lawsuit against Delaware’s law, claiming it restricts pro-life pregnancy centers’ speech and misleads the public, challenging… READ MORE
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Catholic Charities to Supreme Court: Serving the needy is religious
Catholic Charities Bureau seeks Supreme Court confirmation that its support for the needy aligns with its religious mission, contesting a… READ MORE
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GMU Students Win Lawsuit Regarding Men Accessing Women’s Bathrooms
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys secured a settlement with George Mason University on behalf of law students Selene Cerankosky and Maria… READ MORE
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Bishop O’Connell Welcomes Trump Executive Actions Promoting Parental Choice in Education
Bishop O’Connell supports President Trump’s Executive Order to expand educational freedom, emphasizing parental rights and the importance of faith-based education… READ MORE
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Connecticut School Teacher Ordered to Remove Crucifix from Workspace or be Terminated from 30-Year Teaching Job
In New Britain, CT, Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a veteran teacher, has been placed on administrative leave for refusing to remove a… READ MORE
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Things Pope Francis Should Consider Commending Donald Trump For
The relationship between Donald Trump and Pope Francis features discord over immigration and climate change, yet Trump’s administration has actions… READ MORE
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University of Maine System’s Religious Bias Faces Additional Hearing
U.S. District Judge Stacey Neumann denied Calvary Chapel Belfast’s request for a temporary restraining order, but Liberty Counsel will continue… READ MORE
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Court Asked to Uphold School Board Member’s Constitutional Right to Quote Bible Verses During Meetings
Attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP are advocating for Peoria Unified School District President Heather… READ MORE
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2nd Circuit upholds anonymous speech, association for college students
The 2nd Circuit’s reversal allows Do No Harm to protect students’ anonymity in its lawsuit against Pfizer, emphasizing the importance… READ MORE
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Legal Earthquake: SF jury awards millions to workers denied religious accommodations
A federal jury awarded over $7.8 million to six BART employees who were denied religious accommodations for COVID-19 vaccines, ruling… READ MORE
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Political memes set free: California agrees it cannot apply censorship law against Babylon Bee
California officials have paused enforcement of a law targeting political satire, following a federal ruling favoring The Babylon Bee and… READ MORE
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ADF asks US Supreme Court to hear Oklahoma religious liberty case
Alliance Defending Freedom has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case regarding Oklahoma’s decision to deny a charter… READ MORE
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The Real Threat To Democracy
Bill Donohue argues that while the Left claims democracy is under threat, they misidentify the enemy. He contends that Christians… READ MORE
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California pro-life pregnancy centers sue AG for censoring their speech
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys have filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta for censoring pro-life pregnancy centers. The… READ MORE
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Thomas More Law Center Instrumental in Upending Biden/Harris National Plan to Deter Opposition by “Trump Trains”
A federal jury in Texas unanimously exonerated Dolores Park and other defendants in a lawsuit related to free speech and… READ MORE
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City Fines Church $300,000 for Helping Homeless
A church in Fairfield, California, is contesting over $300,000 in fines imposed by the city, hindering its outreach to the… READ MORE
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Kamala Smart To Skip Al Smith Dinner
Vice President Kamala Harris declined an invitation to the Al Smith Dinner, citing campaign obligations. Bill Donohue argues her absence… READ MORE
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ADF sues school district on behalf of CO families for violating parents’ rights
Lawsuit challenges Jefferson County Public Schools policy that assigns students to overnight accommodations based on ‘gender identity,’ not sex. READ MORE
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Catholic Charities asks Supreme Court to protect its right to serve the needy
Seeks to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that said Catholic Charities had no religious purpose. The post provides a detailed… READ MORE
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Federal Judge Opens Up the Steps of the United States Capitol to 1st Amendment and Free Speech Activities
The US Capitol Police Board is barred from prohibiting free speech activities on the lower eastern steps by a federal… READ MORE
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What National Prayer Day Means to Biden
The National Day of Prayer, observed on the first Thursday in May, highlights the contrasting approaches of Presidents Trump and… READ MORE
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Biden EEOC Argues for Religious Discrimination in Appeal by Terminated Worker
Fired metalworker Daniel Snyder’s attorneys will present oral arguments against the Biden Administration and Arconic, defending his religious liberty rights.… READ MORE
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TN lawmakers approve landmark de-banking bill, send to governor’s desk
Tennessee state senators passed SB 2148, a bill prohibiting big banks from canceling customer accounts due to their speech and… READ MORE
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Washington state denies foster-care license to parents unwilling to promote state’s gender ideology
Despite high praise for over 9 years of foster-care service, couple excluded for belief that boys are not girls and… READ MORE
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Sacred Support: Eastern Orthodox churches back Jewish school in court battle
NJ Supreme Court will decide if Jewish school can select faithful teachers without government interference READ MORE
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Can’t Erase Our Judeo-Christian Past
Militant secularists aim to erase religious heritage, but Washington, D.C. is rich with Judeo-Christian symbolism, from Capitol dome’s inspiration to… READ MORE
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Public Concerned About Loss of Religion
The majority of Americans are concerned about the declining role of religion in society and want the government to promote… READ MORE
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Settlement Affirms VA Religious Groups Free to Operate According to Beliefs
Virginia officials have acknowledged that state law protects religious organizations’ rights to operate according to their faith. The settlement upholds… READ MORE
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Faithful Catholics Ask Court for Freedom to Adopt Children in Need
Mike and Kitty Burke, a Catholic couple from Massachusetts, are challenging the state’s ban on fostering due to their religious… READ MORE
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Revealed: Fed govt flagged ADF as ‘domestic terrorist’ threat, target for surveillance by major banks
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement Jeremy Tedesco regarding documents procured… READ MORE
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Pastor Hosting Religious Gatherings in Home Responds to Town’s Legal Threats
First Liberty Institute and legal partners filed an injunction against Weare, NH, for requiring a burdensome site review plan before… READ MORE
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Christian broadcasters ask Supreme Court to hear their religious freedom case
A lawsuit is challenging higher royalty fees for noncommercial Christian radio stations compared to secular NPR stations, citing discrimination against… READ MORE
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Religious Rights Thrive in Iowa
Iowa Senate passes bill protecting religious liberty based on federal RFRA, sparking debate over religious rights vs. LGBT rights. READ MORE
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Four Big Cases to Watch…
Liberty Counsel, founded to protect Judeo-Christian values, is involved in significant cases, including overturning Christian counseling bans, defending against religious… READ MORE
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Opponents of free speech rev up misinformation engine following historic 303 Creative ruling
State of Colorado latest to jump on bandwagon with demonstrably false statements about landmark civil rights case. READ MORE
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US Supreme Court protects free speech in landmark ruling
This is a win for all Americans. READ MORE
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US Supreme Court rules to uphold religious accommodations for employees
Federal law protects employees’ ability to live and work according to their religious beliefs. READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman on Supreme Court’s Ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis
“Problems only arise when the government tries to force us to support, by our words or actions, behavior that we… READ MORE
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Victory In Supreme Court
Colorado cannot force someone to create a website that celebrates same-sex “marriage.” READ MORE
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Eagle Forum Applauds Courts’ Decisions on Fundamental Rights
Supreme Court Re-affirms Constitutional Rights to Free Speech, Religious Liberty, Equal Protection, and the Separation of Powers READ MORE
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