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… ADF sues IRS for covert deal against churches Tax agency … right.” In July 2014, a Freedom From Religion Foundation press release announced it had reached a settlement with the IRS in …

… Courts Fort Des Moines Church of Christ v. Jackson Details Videos Documents Resources Summary Fort Des Moines … church activities are “religious enough” and which aren’t. ADF will continue to defend the right of all churches to … case Alliance Defending Freedom served as lead counsel for Fort Des Moines Church of Christ free of charge. Case …

… Won U.S. District Courts Foothill Church v. Watanabe Details Documents Resources Profiles Summary The California Department of Managed Health Care is forcing churches to pay for elective abortions in their health insurance plans. Its …

… Mission and St. Pius X Catholic Church v. City of Mission Details Documents Summary In August 2010, the City of Mission … average number of vehicle trips generated by a property. Churches were assessed 5.8 total estimated weekly vehicle … that were exempt from property taxes under state law.  ADF filed suit in December, 2010, on behalf of the First …

… District Courts Christ's Church of Mt. Spokane v. Inslee Details Documents Profiles Summary Christ’s Church of Mt. Spokane filed suit in federal court against Gov. Jay Inslee to challenge a provision of his … that threatens churches with criminal and civil penalties for meeting even though it designates cannabis retailers, …

… Won U.S. District Courts Church of Compassion v. Johnson Details Documents Resources Profiles Summary The Biden … of Points & Authorities in support of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction 6/2/2023 Trial Court Plaintiffs' … … 7616 … 7658 … 7656 … Church of Compassion v. Johnson … churches and pastors … transgender … sexual orientation … …

… State Trial Court Calvary Road Baptist Church v. Miyares Details Videos Documents Resources Profiles Summary Two churches, three schools, and a pregnancy center network filed … in hiring and other polices or face fines up to $100,000 for each violation. The law, enacted July 1, 2020, compels …

… Metropolitan Tabernacle Church v. City of Chattanooga Details Documents Resources Profiles Summary The city of … stay-at-home order did not originally ban drive-in churches, but Mayor Andrew Berke abruptly announced right … Image Ryan Tucker Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Christian Ministries Ryan Tucker serves as senior counsel …

… Alliance Defending Freedom v. Internal Revenue Service Details Documents Summary Alliance Defending Freedom has … law requires the tax agency to produce the records that ADF requested under the Freedom of Information Act in July 2014, but the IRS missed its legally required deadline and has continued to …

… Won U.S. District Courts Mount Hope Church v. Bash Back! Details Documents Summary Federal judge rules that anarchist … Court Title Date Trial Court Permanent injunction order against individual defendants 7/11/2011 Trial Court Permanent … stay of proceedings 6/3/2010 Trial Court Protection order for witnesses 4/22/2010 Trial Court Denial of summary …