Recently, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has been in the news for its involvement in high-profile legal cases related to religious freedom, free speech, and traditional values. ADF has represented clients in cases such as Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, where a baker refused to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs. ADF has also been active in defending the rights of students and faculty to express their religious beliefs on college campuses.
Founded in 1994 as the Alliance Defense Fund, ADF is a conservative Christian nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The organization provides legal advocacy and support for cases involving religious freedom, sanctity of life, and marriage and family. ADF has a network of attorneys who work pro bono to defend clients in court cases across the United States and internationally. The organization has been involved in numerous landmark legal battles and has been recognized for its efforts to protect religious liberty and freedom of speech.