The Docket: News and Commentary Articles from ADF

Chike Uzuegbunam was told he had to get advanced permission and reserve one of two tiny speech zones if he wanted to speak on campus .
What Is a Free Speech Zone?
Many colleges and universities designate an area they inaccurately call a “free speech zone” as the only place where individuals can exercise their First Amendment rights.
How Two Atheists Are Using a Lawsuit to Attack Two Local Churches
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.
Black-and-white photo of a church steeple
California Courts: Churches Can't Be Forced to Fund Abortion
Skyline Wesleyan Church took a stand after a California agency required elective abortion coverage to be added to churches' employee health-care plans.
The Frederick Douglass Foundation was silenced because government officials didn’t like its message.
DC Officials Lose After Handcuffing Pro-Life Speech
The Frederick Douglass Foundation was silenced because government officials didn’t like its message.
Two people study the Bible together in a classroom
Oregon Governor Dropped Discriminatory COVID Rule After ADF Lawsuit
After ADF filed a lawsuit on behalf of Hermiston Christian School, the state changed its policies to allow private schools to reopen for in-person instruction.
Sandy Smith and Jay Smith of Cedar Park sit next to each other smiling
Washington State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for Abortions
As a result of a Washington state law, one church’s health insurer put surgical abortion coverage directly into the church’s health plan.
A pro-life pregnancy center in Connecticut saw its free speech rights threatened by the local government.
Victory! Connecticut Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Won't Be Forced to Speak Against Its Mission
A pro-life pregnancy center in Connecticut saw its free speech rights threatened by the local government.

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