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Bates v. Pakseresht

Bates v. Pakseresht

Summary

Oregon Department of Human Services denied single mother Jessica Bates’ application to adopt siblings from foster care because of her religious beliefs.

Commentary

In Oregon, political ideology is costing children dearly

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

December 21, 2023

Do states really want good foster parents?

Christiana Kiefer

May 02, 2023

Oregon’s Ban On Christians Adopting Violates First Amendment

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

April 17, 2023

I’m a Christian and I’m suing my state because it refused to let me adopt children

Jessica Bates

April 07, 2023

Case Documents

Court
Title
Date
Appellate Court
Appellant’s Reply Brief
02/29/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – States of Idaho, Alabama, Arizona Legislature, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Professors Mark Regnerus, Loren Marks, Catherine Pakaluk, and Joseph Price
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Michael and Jennifer Lasche
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Concerned Women for America
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Christian Alliance for Orphans
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Lifeline Children’s Services
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Detransitioners Billy Burleigh, Laura Perry Smalts, KathyGrace Duncan, and Amanda Stewart
01/18/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Richard W. Garnett
01/17/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Manhattan Institute and Dr. Leor Sapir
01/17/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – The Conscience Project, Nancy Harmon, Diana Johnson, Scott Freeman, and Colleen Freeman
01/16/2024
Appellate Court
Appellant’s opening brief
01/11/2024
Trial Court
Notice of Appeal
12/13/2023
Trial Court
Opinion and order
11/14/2023
Trial Court
Amici states’ brief in support of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction
05/26/2023
Trial Court
Motion for Preliminary Injunction
04/18/2023
Trial Court
Jessica Bates’ Declaration
04/18/2023
Trial Court
Complaint
04/02/2023

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Jonathan Scruggs

Jonathan Scruggs

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Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

Senior Counsel

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