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U.S. HOUSE PASSES 5 PRO-LIFE ITEMS FRIDAY

The House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 1, featuring pro-life legislation that defunds Planned Parenthood and eliminates various abortion-related funding. This move aligns with growing public advocacy against abortion and exploitation of vulnerable women. The Legal Defense Fund (LLDF) continues to support sidewalk counselors and defend pro-life advocates’ rights amidst ongoing legal challenges.

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DEC. 2009: LLDF INTERVENES TO PROTECT WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN IN ARIZONA

A federal court permitted two pro-life organizations, the Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Greater Phoenix and the Arizona Catholic Conference, to intervene in a lawsuit defending Arizona’s pro-life laws against opposition from the Tucson Women’s Center. The new laws require abortion practitioners to provide specific information during consultations. A related challenge exists in state court from Planned Parenthood Arizona.

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APPEAL FILED FOR WALTER HOYE (11/17/2009)

Rev. Walter Hoye’s case is currently under appeal following his conviction for violating Oakland’s “Mother May I” ordinance that restricts approaching abortion clinic visitors. His attorneys argue the trial was flawed due to improper jury instructions and seek to overturn his conviction and probation order, asserting the ordinance is unconstitutional. Hoye aims to regain his ability to communicate peacefully with women seeking alternatives to abortion.

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Court Turns Down Pastor Hoye’s Challenge to “Mother May I” Ordinance

On August 4, a federal court upheld Oakland’s “Mother May I” ordinance, ruling it constitutional despite challenges from Pastor Hoye. The court found the law, which restricts approaches near abortion clinics, did not violate free speech. Hoye’s legal representatives plan to appeal to the Ninth Circuit for a reversal.

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