ADF attorneys represent Downtown Hope Center
Tag: First Amendment
Lawsuit Filed After U.S. Military Discriminates Against Company Because of Inspirational “Dog Tags”
Religious liberty law firm files federal lawsuit in effort to reinstate trademark license for replica dog tags, other inspirational jewelry
40 State Capitol Nativity Scenes Ensure the Grinch Won’t Steal Christmas 2021
“The Christmas message highlights the inherent dignity of each and every human being.”
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 reasoning as 303 Creative ruling
IL Health Care Employees Will Seek Damages from Shot Mandates
Illinois law dictates that employees at NorthShore University HealthSystem have the fundamental right to determine what medical care to accept and refuse.
Nuns and Catholic hospitals challenge transgender mandate in court
“Despite two different federal courts striking down the mandate as a violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), the Biden Administration has appealed.”
DOD Continues to Threaten Military Entitled to Religious Exemption
Biden’s Department of Defense continues to ignore the law by denying every religious exemption request.
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 of faith-based organizations to adhere to their religious beliefs while maintaining partnerships with the government.
24 Members of Congress Demand Google End Censorship of Life-Saving Ads
Requests to reinstate Pro-Life Org’s Abortion Pill Reversal ads after 3-month halt
Are Decorations of the Nativity Scene, Baby Jesus and the Holy Family Being Banned from Being Displayed on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree?
The “People’s House,” as the US Capitol Building is so rightly called, must be a place where all Americans should be afforded the right to come and peacefully celebrate and express their First Amendment Rights.
Supreme Court to decide if religious schools are “too religious”
Maine parents fighting for option to send children to local religious schools alongside elite prep schools
Christmas on Display in State Capitols
The First Amendment prohibits censorship based on religious viewpoint.
Judicial Watch Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit for Mass. High School Teacher Fired for Social Media Posts Objecting to Critical Race Theory in Schools
A Massachusetts high school teacher was fired in retaliation for posts on social media objecting to the inclusion of critical race theory in schools.
Reflection on America’s Thanksgiving Heritage
The Thanksgiving proclamation called Americans to prayer with optimism and genuine thankfulness.
Here We Go Again: HHS’ New War on Religious Freedom
Religious exemption is on the chopping block under Xavier Becerra’s aggressive new plan.
Who Really Stands For Free Speech?
The New York Times relates how it is opposing the right of parents to protest radical race curricula in elementary and secondary schools.
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
Murders Spiking, Border in Crisis, But Biden DOJ Targets Parents
“If Democrats at the local, state and federal levels want fewer concerned parents showing up at school board meetings, the solution is to stop indoctrinating their kids with crazy messages on the taxpayers’ dime.”
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
There is No ‘Functioning’ First Amendment in Washington, D.C.
“The US Capitol Building must be a place where all Americans are afforded the right to come and peacefully celebrate and express their First Amendment Rights.”
House Judiciary Committee grills AG Garland’s misguided memo to FBI
Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.
Oregon Health Illegally Questions Religious Beliefs
“OHSU unequivocally informed its employees seeking religious exceptions that they must choose between receiving a COVID-19 shot that would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs or lose their jobs.”
Life Legal Defends Pro-Life Speech Against Newsom Power Grab
“While SB 742 started out as a bill to restrict protests concerning COVID vaccines, it was amended to cover every location where any type of vaccine is provided.”
Louisville Police Officer Sues Department and City for Violating Civil and Constitutional Rights
A Louisville Metro Police Department Officer is being persecuted for off-duty prayer at abortion clinic.