Alliance Defending Freedom.
American conservative Christian legal advocacy group
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Joseph Bambera presides over the reopened St. Pius X Seminary, while a petition seeks to overturn a 2004 ruling regarding state aid.Some support2 reports
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The Home Office is processing visa applications for foreign nationals and monitoring government policy regarding free speech in Finland.Some support1 report
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A lawmaker is appealing a conviction to the European Court of Human Rights, with a group representing the individual in the litigation.Some support3 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Andy Wilson was appointed AG and subsequently resigned to join Alliance Defending Freedom.Some support1 report
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A settlement agreement has been reached between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom.Some support1 report
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Alliance Defending Freedom urged DoorDash to reconsider its reliance on the SPLC hate map for vetting, a system both platforms currently use.Some support1 report
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Alan Sears founded the legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom.Some support1 report
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Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit on behalf of Kallie Keeler, who also competed in Pierce County.Some support1 report
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Dave Yost accepted a role with the conservative law firm Alliance Defending Freedom, beginning his career in Ohio.Some support1 report
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Around Alliance Defending Freedom this week
News at the entities that move Alliance Defending Freedom most-
Idaho OperationalFDA investigates food safety issues in the state of Idaho.Moves Alliance Defending Freedom
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Colorado Shared contextThree separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.Moves Alliance Defending Freedom
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Liz Murrill OperationalNewsom blocked the extradition of a physician in Sonoma County, while Liz Murrill indicted the physician and Jeff Landry sought extradition.Moves Alliance Defending Freedom
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Southern Poverty Law Center OperationalTreasury officials are reportedly drafting a framework to audit NGOs, using the protests sparked by George Floyd as a catalyst, while foreign policy decisions are under scrutiny.Moves Alliance Defending Freedom
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Dallas TransactionalThe city of Dallas approved a $5.7 billion budget for police operations via City Council on September 20th.Moves Alliance Defending Freedom
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Home Office OperationalCalum Miller, MP for Bicester, urged transparency on the asylum plan and requested an independent review by NISTA.Moves Alliance Defending Freedom
Connections
The 25 strongest of 31, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Binghamton University Transactional
ADF was involved in a lawsuit against Binghamton University leadership on behalf of another entity.
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Alan Sears Structural
Alan Sears founded the legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom.
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supreme court Operational
ADF actively participates in Supreme Court appeals and influences the religious freedom ideas addressed by the Court's jurisprudence.
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Colorado Shared context
Alliance Defending Freedom operates within Colorado and engages in state-level political advocacy, including ballot initiatives.
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Food and Drug Administration Transactional
Alliance Defending Freedom petitioned the FDA regarding a specific case for expedited review.
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Idaho Operational
Alliance Defending Freedom provides legal representation for the state of Idaho in legal arguments.
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Southern Poverty Law Center Operational
The two organizations are engaged in active ideological competition regarding civil rights and advocacy work.
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Dave Yost Structural
The relationship is defined by a functional professional role, specifically the acceptance of a position within the conservative law firm.
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Liberty University Structural
A petition is currently underway seeking to overturn a 2004 ruling concerning state aid affecting A's operational status.
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Dallas Transactional
The entities are linked by their involvement in a high-profile surrogacy dispute currently underway.
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Lake Washington School District Operational
The entities are involved in active litigation concerning religious accommodation policies within the educational setting.
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Kristen Waggoner Structural
Kristen Waggoner serves as the president of Alliance Defending Freedom.
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Louisiana Operational
Alliance Defending Freedom provides legal advocacy and support for Louisiana's interests.
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FirstEnergy Mentioned together
Alliance Defending Freedom monitors and discusses issues related to FirstEnergy, specifically the House Bill 6 bribery scheme.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Transactional
A settlement agreement was reached between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Alliance Defending Freedom.
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Finland Shared context
ADF reports on and monitors issues concerning Finnish politicians and citizens.
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Ohio Shared context
Alliance Defending Freedom is headquartered and operates in Akron, Ohio.
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DoorDash Mentioned together
Alliance Defending Freedom has used its platform to apply pressure on DoorDash regarding its reliance on SPLC.
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Home Office Operational
Alliance Defending Freedom monitors Home Office policy regarding free speech.
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Benevity Mentioned together
Alliance Defending Freedom called for corporate platforms, such as Benevity, to support its cause.
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Liz Murrill Operational
Liz Murrill and Alliance Defending Freedom are currently collaborating on a filed lawsuit.
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Ardrey Kell High School Operational
Alliance Defending Freedom is involved in a free speech rights dispute concerning Ardrey Kell High School.
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State of North Carolina Shared context
Alliance Defending Freedom operates within the political and regulatory context of the State of North Carolina.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Mentioned together
No direct evidence of a relationship between the EEOC and Alliance Defending Freedom was found in the provided timeline.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Donald Trump and Alliance Defending Freedom.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- Alliance Defending Freedom represented YAF in a lawsuit against Binghamton University leadership, while Reagan's former advisor spoke at BU.
- Litigation over religious accommodation in education involving Alliance Defending Freedom and Lake Washington School District.
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reached a settlement with the Christian Employers Alliance.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- Andy Wilson was appointed AG and subsequently resigned to join Alliance Defending Freedom.
- A settlement agreement has been reached between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom.
- Alliance Defending Freedom urged DoorDash to reconsider its reliance on the SPLC hate map for vetting, a system both platforms currently use.
- Alan Sears founded the legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom.
- Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit on behalf of Kallie Keeler, who also competed in Pierce County.
- Dave Yost accepted a role with the conservative law firm Alliance Defending Freedom, beginning his career in Ohio.