ADF Cancels Rally Amid Safety Concerns
The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) decided to cancel a rally that was scheduled for Tuesday in light of ongoing Supreme Court proceedings. This information was shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Typically, ADF organizes events surrounding such cases. However, their security team raised significant concerns about safety, particularly regarding a specific case involving Chiles. It seemed too risky to proceed with the rally focusing on Salazar.
“Our security team informed us that it wasn’t safe given the current political climate, and we had discussions about this issue,” said Kate Anderson, a senior adviser at ADF. “Instead of constructive debate in our country, we’re seeing a rise in violence and threats. That’s especially unfortunate.” Anderson emphasized that these issues affect freedom of speech and discourage open discussions on controversial topics in the nation.
Kristen Wagoner, the ADF CEO, highlighted the escalating violence over recent weeks, pointing to politically motivated attacks that link back to radical gender ideology. She remarked, “The allies who sponsor the rally cannot simply be ignored,” aiming to flag the risks associated with outdoor events.
Meanwhile, the Human Rights Campaign is planning to proceed with their rally outside the Supreme Court on the same day, as outlined in their event schedule.
The ADF’s choice to cancel reflects growing concerns, particularly following the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk in September. Kirk’s alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, had connections to the transgender community and had expressed troubling sentiments in messages after the incident.
Christian counselor Kayley Chile, who is challenging Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy,” states that this law infringes on her free speech. “I’m not the only counselor facing restrictions on speech,” she said. “My clients aren’t just a group that lacks access to care.” Currently, 23 states, including Washington, D.C., have banned these practices, which are defined as attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, according to the Movement Advancement Project.
