Judge rules professor’s opinion columns not protected by First AmendmentALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
Judge rules professor’s opinion columns ADF attorneys considering appeal of decision in lawsuit
RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge ruled Monday that nationally syndicated opinion columns written by a criminology professor at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington are not protected by the First Amendment because he referred to them on a promotion application. ADF attorneys argue that the university refused to promote Dr. Mike Adams to full professor because of his religious beliefs and political viewpoints, as espoused through his columns. They are considering their options for appealing the decision. Case Name: Adams v. The Trustees of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington Full news release, quotes, and related media resources available at the following link: http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/3901 ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique combination of strategy, training, funding, and litigation to protect and preserve religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family.
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