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SEC sides with ADF attorneys, denies Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab attempts to dodge shareholders
WASHINGTON – In two recent decisions, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sided with Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys, turning down attempts from financial giants Wells Fargo and Charles Schwab to sidestep calls for shareholder transparency. The rulings mark ADF’s fifth such victory in as many attempts over the past two years.
Read more >>Idaho law ensures public funds do not promote dangerous, life-altering procedures
ADF Senior Counsel Matt Sharp: “There are only two sexes—male and female—and public funds shouldn’t be used to deny this basic truth. Now and always, our loved ones deserve the loving embrace of family members who guide them toward this reality, along with access to safe and effective counseling. People should not be subjected to harmful—often irreversible—drugs and surgeries that block healthy development, alter hormonal balances, and remove healthy organs and body parts....”
Read more >>Nebraska governor signs bill protecting religious freedom, donor privacy
ADF Legal Counsel Greg Chafuen: “Americans should be free to defend their rights when the government stops them from living and worshiping according to their faith. This law provides a sensible balancing test for courts to use when reviewing government policies and actions that infringe the religious freedom rights of Nebraskans. The law doesn’t determine who will win every disagreement, but it does ensure that every citizen—regardless of their religious beliefs—receives a fair hearing when government action forces a person to violate his or her faith....”
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