ADF VP of Litigation Strategy Jonathan Scruggs:  “Women deserve privacy, safety, and dignity when they come to work. Title VII was enacted to end sex discrimination, not to redefine the word ‘sex’ out of existence. This is just another example of how gender ideology harms women, denies reality, and moves us backward….”

ADF Senior Counsel Matt Bowman:  “It’s unconscionable for any state to force pro-life, religious ministries or businesses to pay for abortions. We’re pleased the Trump administration affirmed today that federal law protects Americans’ conscience rights by prohibiting government officials from compelling religious or pro-life organizations to act in violation of their sincerely held faith convictions….”

CHICAGO – Four months after filing a religious discrimination lawsuit on behalf of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys reached a favorable settlement with the Chicago Board of Education.