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ADF attorneys file suit against San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

SAN FRANCISCO — Today the California Supreme Court handed a huge victory to the millions of California voters who passed Proposition 22 and oppose same-sex "marriage." The court ruled 7-0 that the mayor and county clerk of San Francisco exceeded their authority when they defied state law and issued "marriage" licenses to same-sex couples. The court also ruled 5-2 that because San Francisco issued the licenses illegally, they are invalid. "The justices have restored the rule of law in California," said Alliance Defense Fund Senior Counsel Jordan Lorence, who argued the case Lewis v. Alfaro ...

Court says university did not violate Christian students’ First Amendment rights; case goes to 9th Circuit

Case settles after court affirms teachers’ First Amendment rights in the classroom

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom President and CEO Michael P. Farris regarding the passing Tuesday of Judge Ken Starr, a champion for religious liberty with a distinguished career in law, academia, and public service, who was also a member of ADF’s Supreme Court Advisory Council: “We mourn the passing of our beloved friend, trusted adviser, and fellow religious liberty stalwart Judge Starr. While we grieve this loss, we also reflect on and celebrate Judge Starr’s lifetime of service dedicated to preserving America’s most fundamental principles. His esteemed ...

ADF attorneys file friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of two Christian student organizations

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit’s decision in Fellowship of Christian Athletes v. San José Unified School District Board of Education to uphold the First Amendment rights of a Christian student organization and treat it the same as other campus groups: “Public schools should be fostering real diversity of thought, not discriminating against groups based on their religious or political beliefs. The 9th Circuit was right to hold that San ...

ADF attorneys obtain settlement that amends Cal State system’s speech policies, eliminates serious constitutional concerns

… in the trial of this case. The speech was video taped by C-SPAN, and it was subsequently broadcast on CSPAN several … in the trial of this case. The speech was video taped by C-SPAN, and it was subsequently broadcast on CSPAN several …

Judge says public university speech policies raise serious constitutional concerns