ADF Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch:  “As the internet becomes easier for minors to access, so too does explicit material. Research shows that young people exposed to pornography suffer from increased rates of depression, anxiety, violent behavior, sexual promiscuity and abuse, trafficking, and distorted views of relationships between men and women. Texas has every right to pass laws that protect children from these types of harms, and in no way do these laws violate anyone’s constitutionally protected freedom of speech….”

ADF Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch:  “The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision is a monumental victory for parents and their fundamental right to make decisions consistent with their religious beliefs about the upbringing and education of their children. Government officials can’t force parents to give up that right or violate their religious beliefs in exchange for a public education….”

WASHINGTON – A decision Thursday from the U.S. Supreme Court allows states like South Carolina to redirect taxpayer dollars away from abortion facilities like Planned Parenthood.