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Bookstore, apparel shop continue fight against law barring free speech

The battle over gender issues across the country continues to rage on as Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys are appealing a federal ruling on behalf of a Christian bookstore and an athletic apparel company.
  • April 8, 2026
  • Decision Magazine
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Bookstore, apparel shop continue fight against law barring free speech

The battle over gender issues across the country continues to rage on as Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys are appealing a federal ruling on behalf of a Christian bookstore and an athletic apparel company, both in Colorado. ADF is specifically challenging a state law that hinders the businesses from communicating their religious convictions related to gender and sexuality. See related story.

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The cases, Born Again Used Books v. Sullivan and XX-XY Athletics v. Sullivan, challenge a statute signed by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis requiring use of each individual’s preferred names and pronouns. The businesses contended the statute compels speech violating their religious beliefs and constitutional rights. A federal court denied a temporary injunction March 31. ADF points to the Supreme Court’s decision in Chiles v. Salazar supporting free speech protections.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This report is a summary of a story originally published by Decision Magazine. 

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