The Docket: News and Commentary Articles from ADF

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Brazil, Elon Musk, X, and Censorship: What You Need to Know
The Brazilian Supreme Court blatantly violated free speech rights by banning X after the company’s chairman, Elon Musk, declined to censor disfavored views.
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Free Speech Victory in Wisconsin: How a Photographer Won Against City, State Laws
Photographer Amy Lawson filed a lawsuit to challenge a pair of laws that threatened her right to speak consistent with her beliefs.
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The CARE Act: Protecting the Ability of Pregnancy Centers to Care for Women
As pro-life pregnancy centers face a myriad of threats, a new law would ensure they can serve families without facing government discrimination.
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Massachusetts Erasing 'Mother' and 'Father' from Family Law
Massachusetts has replaced the terms ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in parentage laws, but it can’t change the importance of those words.
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How ADF Helped Iowa Protect Unborn Life After Dobbs
Abortion providers repeatedly sued Iowa over the state’s pro-life laws. But that didn’t deter Gov. Kim Reynolds from standing up for the unborn.
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Planned Parenthood Faces Lawsuit for Rushing Teen Into Taking Cross-Sex Hormones
A detransitioner filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood after it prescribed her dangerous cross-sex hormones without accurately informing her about them.
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Marriage and Family Are Still the Foundation of Civilization
Our confused culture needs clarity on why marriage and family are necessary for society to flourish.

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