ADF challenges Texas election law being used to silence churches

ALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
November 18, 2011 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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ADF challenges Texas election law being used to silence churches

El Paso mayor is using unconstitutional election law to stop churches from circulating recall petitions

EL PASO, Texas — Alliance Defense Fund attorneys representing an El Paso church and its pastor filed suit in federal court Thursday to have a Texas election law struck down as unconstitutional. El Paso Mayor John Cook has been using the law to prevent churches from circulating petitions that seek to recall him from office.

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Case Name: Hoyt v. City of El Paso

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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