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Assemblyman Calls for Probe Into Attorney General Over Alleged Targeting of Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 31, 20240

New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra has called for an investigation into New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, accusing him of using his office to unfairly target pregnancy resource centers in collaboration with Planned Parenthood. Kanitra’s demand, issued on Wednesday, stems from a public records request revealing that Platkin’s office coordinated with Planned Parenthood to issue a consumer alert against these centers in December 2022. The alert from the Attorney General’s Office warned that crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), which often discourage women from seeking abortions, could mislead those seeking comprehensive reproductive health care. It encouraged consumers to file complaints against these

New Jersey Lawmaker Claims AG Worked With Planned Parenthood to Target Pregnancy Resource Centers

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 30, 20240

TRENTON, NJ – In a fiery statement released on August 28, 2024, Assemblyman Paul Kanitra called for an investigation into New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, accusing him of using his office to unfairly target pregnancy resource centers in collaboration with Planned Parenthood. Kanitra’s demand follows revelations from an open public records request showing that Platkin’s office worked closely with Planned Parenthood to issue a consumer alert against these centers in December 2022. “Crisis Pregnancy Centers try to convince pregnant people not to have abortions. CPCs may appear to be reproductive health care clinics, but they do not provide abortion

Letitia James Sues Pregnancy Centers Over Abortion Pill Reversal Claims

The Daily CallerMay 7, 20240

Democratic Attorney General Letitia James of New York sued multiple crisis pregnancy centers on Monday over their promotion of the abortion pill reversal. James targeted 11 crisis pregnancy centers in the state, accusing them of “misleading” pregnant women about whether medication abortion can be reversed, according to the court filing. James claimed that the centers, along with organization Heartbeat International, engaged in “deceptive acts or practices” and “false advertising.” “Abortions cannot be reversed. Any treatments that claim to do so are made without scientific evidence and could be unsafe,” James said in a Monday press release. “Heartbeat International and the

Ohio Woman Sentenced for Vandalizing Pregnancy Center

Breaking Local News ReportApril 14, 20240

TOLEDO, OH – Whitney Durant, also known as Soren Monroe, a 20-year-old from Worthington, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years of probation and fined $2,000 for damaging a reproductive health services clinic. The sentencing was carried out by Magistrate Judge Darrell A. Clay after Durant pled guilty to a violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act). The incident occurred on April 15, 2023, at the HerChoice clinic in Bowling Green, Ohio, which provides pregnancy counseling and testing but does not offer abortion services. Court documents reveal that Durant, a student at Bowling Green State

University ‘Sex Week’ Invites Students To Send Valentines To Abortion Providers, Warns Of ‘Dangerous’ Pregnancy Centers

The Daily CallerJanuary 30, 20240

University ‘Sex Week’ Invites Students To Send Valentines To Abortion Providers, Warns Of ‘Dangerous’ Pregnancy Centers Brandon Poulter on January 29, 2024 Ohio State University (OSU) is holding a “Sex Week” from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17 that has events for students to send Valentine cards to abortion providers and warns students against going to pregnancy centers. At one event on Feb. 11, students will make Valentine cards for abortion providers to give a “shoutout to Ohio-based abortion-providing personnel,” and the description for a Feb. 14 event calls crisis pregnancy centers “dangerous” “anti-abortion centers,” according to the Sex Week website.

Congressman Gottheimer Challenges Funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers Amid Ideological Debate

Conservative TimesJanuary 22, 20240

New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer has taken a firm stance against federal funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), asserting that these centers mislead pregnant women seeking medical assistance. His comments came as President Biden and Vice President Harris commemorated the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade at separate events. Gottheimer criticized CPCs for masquerading as health clinics, alleging that they deceive women facing critical reproductive choices. He emphasized that women visiting these centers often encounter individuals without medical backgrounds, who prioritize ideological agendas over medical advice, especially in situations of medical urgency. The congressman’s remarks coincide with legislative discussions in

Biden Admin Gives $700k To Prevent Transgender Pregnancy

Indira PatelJanuary 13, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration, through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has allocated nearly $700,000 towards the development of a national pregnancy prevention program specifically for transgender boys. This initiative, spearheaded by the Center for Innovative Public Health Research, is set to employ a text-messaging strategy originally designed for cisgender sexual minority girls aged 14-18. The program aims to address the unique challenges faced by transgender boys, who are biologically female, in their sexual health decisions. Studies indicate that transgender boys are less likely to use condoms during intercourse with partners who have penises and have

Biden DOJ’s Response To Pregnancy Center Attacks Shows ‘Double Standard,’ Pro-Life Advocates And Legal Experts Say

The Daily CallerOctober 2, 20230

Biden DOJ’s Response To Pregnancy Center Attacks Shows ‘Double Standard,’ Pro-Life Advocates And Legal Experts Say Kate Anderson on October 1, 2023 Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, pro-life organizations have been attacked over a hundred times and advocates and legal experts who spoke with the Daily Caller News Foundation said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has created a “double standard” by failing to act on the situation. In May, the DOJ announced a list of 34 cases where the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act had been used to charge

Blue State AG Sues Pregnancy Centers For Offering Abortion Reversal Pill

The Daily CallerSeptember 22, 20230

Blue State AG Sues Pregnancy Centers For Offering Abortion Reversal Pill Kate Anderson on September 21, 2023 California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against several pro-life pregnancy centers Thursday, alleging that they are “misleading patients” by advertising an abortion reversal pill, according to a press release. Heartbeat International (HI) and its affiliate, RealOptions pregnancy centers, suggest on their website that the use of progesterone can, in some cases, reverse the effects of a chemical abortion pill if the mother has only taken the first dose. Bonta argued that the treatment has “no credible scientific backing” and poses a

Judge Loosens Red State Abortion Ban For Women With Pregnancy Complications

The Daily CallerAugust 5, 20230

Judge Loosens Red State Abortion Ban For Women With Pregnancy Complications Nick Pope on August 5, 2023 A Texas judge issued a temporary injunction Friday for women with complicated pregnancies, which would allow them to get abortions under certain circumstances and also protects doctors from prosecution, according to The Texas Tribune. State District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum of Austin wrote in her issuance that state prosecutors cannot target doctors who decide it best to terminate a complicated pregnancy in their “good faith judgement,” according to The Texas Tribune. Mangrum specified that relevant complications include pregnancies that pose risks of infection,

Dem Gov Signs Bill Threatening Crisis Pregnancy Centers With Massive Fines

The Daily CallerJuly 28, 20230

Dem Gov Signs Bill Threatening Crisis Pregnancy Centers With Massive Fines Jack Applewhite on July 28, 2023 Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Thursday that threatens crisis pregnancy centers with up to $50,000 in fines if they spread “misinformation.” Senate Bill 1909, which the state legislature passed in May, prohibits pregnancy resource centers from using “deceptive acts” to advertise their services to women in attempts to lead them away from getting an abortion. Pregnancy resource centers that do not offer abortions or abortion referrals can be fined a civil penalty of up to $50,000 for deception aimed at

Pregnancy Resource Centers Sue Vermont Over Law That ‘Censors’ Pro-life Services

The Daily CallerJuly 26, 20230

Pregnancy Resource Centers Sue Vermont Over Law That ‘Censors’ Pro-life Services Jack Applewhite on July 26, 2023 Two pro-life pregnancy centers filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state of Vermont over a bill passed by the state Legislature that “censors” their ability to provide resources to pregnant women. The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a freedom of religion and free speech advocacy group that provides legal counsel, filed a lawsuit on behalf of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, which operates two pregnancy care facilities in Vermont, alleging that state Senate Bill 37 restricts these centers ability to advertise

‘Taken A Toll’: Pregnancy Centers Reflect On A Year Of Violence After The End Of Roe v. Wade

The Daily CallerJune 24, 20230

‘Taken A Toll’: Pregnancy Centers Reflect On A Year Of Violence After The End Of Roe v. Wade Katelynn Richardson on June 24, 2023 A year after the Supreme Court handed down its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, sparking protests outside the justices’ homes and attacks on pro-life organizations, pregnancy centers face heightened opposition. Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision leaked in May 2022, there have been 87 attacks on pro-life groups and pregnancy centers, according to Catholic Vote. Five center directors, who have each dealt with vandalisms and threats to their

Pregnancy Center CEO Responds To Government Ramping Up Efforts To Identify Perpetrators Of Pro-Life Attacks

The Daily CallerApril 2, 20230

Pregnancy Center CEO Responds To Government Ramping Up Efforts To Identify Perpetrators Of Pro-Life Attacks Katelynn Richardson on April 2, 2023 Four individuals were charged in connection with attacks on pro-life centers this week, which CompassCare Pregnancy Services CEO Rev. Jim Harden said is an “indictment on the FBI” for previously “choosing” not to pursue cases. “We’re glad to see the federal government taking the matter of widespread attacks on pregnancy centers and churches seriously,” Thomas More Society Executive Vice President and Head of Litigation Peter Breen told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “It’s taken way too long for the

Court rules New York law violates family planning center’s rights

Op-ed ContributorMarch 1, 20230

Katelynn Richardson on February 27, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – A crisis pregnancy center’s lawsuit over a New York law barring employers from discriminating based on “reproductive health decision making” will be allowed to proceed, a federal court said Monday. The law, which prevents employers from firing employees who support abortion, violates Evergreen Association, Inc.’s First Amendment right to freedom of expressive association, according to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court. Evergreen Association, Inc., a nonprofit that operates crisis pregnancy centers in New York, originally filed its lawsuit in 2020, challenging both the New York state law and a similar New

Tennessee Governor To Give $100 Million To ‘Crisis Pregnancy Clinics’

The Daily CallerFebruary 7, 20230

Tennessee Governor To Give $100 Million To ‘Crisis Pregnancy Clinics’ Mary Lou Masters on February 7, 2023 The Governor of Tennessee delivered his State of the State Address on Monday, announcing a $100 million grant for “crisis pregnancy clinics.” This grant program will provide direct counseling services through the clinics, adoption support, assisting new mothers into the workforce and housing these mothers in crisis situations. “Pro-life is much more than defending the lives of the unborn. This is not a matter of politics. This is about human dignity,” the governor said. Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his plans Monday

24 Red State AGs Demand Yelp Stop ‘Discriminating’ Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers

The Daily CallerFebruary 7, 20230

24 Red State AGs Demand Yelp Stop ‘Discriminating’ Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers Katelynn Richardson on February 7, 2023 A coalition of 24 GOP state attorneys general sent a letter to Yelp opposing the company’s alleged discrimination against crisis pregnancy centers, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Tuesday. The letter, addressed to Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, argues that Yelp is “trending down” the same path Google started on in 2022, when the company was pressured to discriminate against crisis pregnancy centers in its search results and advertising by Democrats in Congress. Yelp began adding consumer notices to crisis pregnancy center profiles last

DOJ Official Overseeing Prosecution Of Pregnancy Center Attacks Has A History Of Disparaging Them

The Daily CallerJanuary 26, 20230

DOJ Official Overseeing Prosecution Of Pregnancy Center Attacks Has A History Of Disparaging Them Laurel Duggan on January 25, 2023 A top Department of Justice (DOJ) official who has criticized pregnancy resource centers, which she called “fake clinics,” is responsible for overseeing the prosecution of two individuals indicted for attacking pregnancy resource centers, according to the DOJ. The DOJ indicted Caleb Freestone and Amber Smith-Stewart this week for various FACE Act violations after they allegedly spray-painted threats on pregnancy resource centers such as “If abortions aren’t safe than niether [sic] are you” and “WE’RE COMING for U,” according to the

Left-Wing Activists Indicted For Attacks On Pregnancy Resource Centers

The Daily CallerJanuary 25, 20230

Left-Wing Activists Indicted For Attacks On Pregnancy Resource Centers Laurel Duggan on January 25, 2023 Two left-wing activists were indicted for allegedly spray-painting threats on pro-life pregnancy resource centers, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ), in the first known indictment since a wave of pro-abortion attacks began in May 2022. Caleb Freestone, 27, and Amber Smith-Stewart, 23, allegedly used threats of force to intimidate and interfere with the employees of a reproductive health services facility in violation of federal law and engaged in a conspiracy to prevent employees those from providing services, according to the indictment. A wave of

‘We Will Get It Over The Line:’ Red State Lawmaker Pushes Heartbeat Bill And Tax Credit For Pregnancy Centers

The Daily CallerJanuary 13, 20230

‘We Will Get It Over The Line:’ Red State Lawmaker Pushes Heartbeat Bill And Tax Credit For Pregnancy Centers Kate Anderson on January 11, 2023 Nebraska Sen. Joni Albrecht announced Wednesday she is introducing two new pieces of pro-life legislation that would restrict abortions in the state after a heartbeat is detected and create a tax credit for donations to “pregnancy help organizations.” Nebraska’s current law bans abortions after 20 weeks except for several cities that completely banned the practice via local ordinance, according to the Nebraska Examiner. Albrecht announced the bills in a press conference Wednesday and said she

‘Pushed Into Pregnancy’: Planned Parenthood Witness, Dem Rep Claim Natural Disasters Warrant Abortion

The Daily CallerSeptember 30, 20220

‘Pushed Into Pregnancy’: Planned Parenthood Witness, Dem Rep Claim Natural Disasters Warrant Abortion Harold Hutchison on September 29, 2022 Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois and Dr. Bhavik Kumar, medical director for primary and trans care at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, claimed Thursday that natural disasters like Hurricane Ian show why there should be no time limits on abortion. “What I’m hearing you say is that if you have this 15-week abortion ban, and you have all these people who already are lacking maternal health care, and of course, access to reproductive health care, that they were — they’re

‘The Deepest Level Of Corruption’: Tucker Blasts FBI Inaction Over Firebombed Pregnancy Center

The Daily CallerSeptember 29, 20220

‘The Deepest Level Of Corruption’: Tucker Blasts FBI Inaction Over Firebombed Pregnancy Center Harold Hutchison on September 29, 2022 Fox News host Tucker Carlson blasted the FBI Thursday evening over an alleged lack of progress in investigating the firebombing of a crisis pregnancy center. “We didn’t used to have FBI raids on the basis of alleged misdemeanors in this country. Now we do if you vote the wrong way. But at the same time the FBI is all but ignoring violence committed against people who don’t vote for Joe Biden. In June, criminals fire-bombed a pro-life pregnancy center in

DOJ Prosecutes Planned Parenthood Window Breaker, But Has Yet To Arrest Crisis Pregnancy Center Attackers

The Daily CallerSeptember 20, 20220

DOJ Prosecutes Planned Parenthood Window Breaker, But Has Yet To Arrest Crisis Pregnancy Center Attackers Trevor Schakohl on September 20, 2022 The Justice Department (DOJ) announced Monday that a man pled guilty to vandalizing a Planned Parenthood clinic, despite reportedly going months without arresting anyone responsible for a number of attacks on crisis pregnancy centers since May. Devin Friedrick Kruse entered guilty pleas for two misdemeanor counts of Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act violations, having destroyed property and broken windows at a Grants Pass, Oregon, Planned Parenthood clinic on Nov. 23 and Nov. 26 2021, the DOJ’s

Crisis Pregnancy Center Hired Security After Man Showed Up With Machete

The Daily CallerJuly 13, 20220

Crisis Pregnancy Center Hired Security After Man Showed Up With Machete Laurel Duggan on July 12, 2022 A California-based crisis pregnancy center hired security after a man showed up armed with a machete, the center’s president revealed in testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday. Alternatives Pregnancy Center has taken increased safety measures to respond to this and other threats of violence the clinic has received, including arming staff members and shutting down its mobile clinic, according to testimony from the center’s president, Heidi Matzke. “Just last week … a man approached our care center with an armed machete. We

New York Attorney General Demands Google Scrub Crisis Pregnancy Centers From Search Results

The Daily CallerJune 30, 20220

New York Attorney General Demands Google Scrub Crisis Pregnancy Centers From Search Results Harold Hutchison on June 29, 2022 The office of Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James demanded in a Tuesday letter that Google exclude crisis pregnancy centers from search results about abortion. “A search through Google Maps seeking ‘abortion’ and a location will provide a local listing of both those health care providers who offer abortion services and organizations that do not provide abortion care,” Darsana Srinivasan wrote. James claimed that Google had been previously informed about inclusion of crisis pregnancy centers and demanded the company address