United States of America v. Skrmetti
Description: Politicized interest groups are challenging Tennessee’s law that protects children from harmful and unnecessary medical procedures.
ADF attorneys to speak at Supreme Court Wednesday on TN law protecting children
WHO: Alliance Defending Freedom CEO, President, and General Counsel Kristen Waggoner, ADF Center for Public Policy Director and Senior Counsel Matt Sharp
WHAT: Waggoner will be one of several speakers at a press conference organized by Do No Harm following oral arguments in United States of America v. Skrmetti, supporting Tennessee’s efforts to defend its law protecting children from dangerous transition procedures. Sharp will be one of several speaking at a rally prior to oral arguments.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 4. Press conference will take place immediately after oral arguments conclude; rally will begin at 8 a.m. EST, prior to oral arguments.
WHERE: In front of the U.S. Supreme Court building, 1 First St. NE, Washington
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To schedule an interview, contact ADF Director of Media Engagement AnnMarie Pariseau at (480) 417-3975.
Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.
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John Bursch is senior counsel and vice president of appellate advocacy with Alliance Defending Freedom. Bursch has argued 12 U.S. Supreme Court cases and more than 30 state supreme court cases since 2011, and a recent study concluded that among all frequent Supreme Court advocates who did not work for the federal government, he had the 3rd highest success rate for persuading justices to adopt his legal position. Bursch served as solicitor general for the state of Michigan from 2011-2013. He has argued multiple Michigan Supreme Court cases in eight of the last ten terms and has successfully litigated hundreds of matters nationwide, including six with at least $1 billion at stake. As part of his private firm, Bursch Law PLLC, he has represented Fortune 500 companies, foreign and domestic governments, top public officials, and industry associations in high-profile cases, primarily on appeal. He received his J.D. magna cum laude in 1997 from the University of Minnesota Law School and is admitted to practice in numerous federal district and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.