Government infringement into the operations of Catholic hospitals is not new. In both California and New York, long court battles have been fought seeking to exempt Catholic Hospitals from provisions requiring the dispensing of emergency contraception. But legislators in Colorado are taking things even farther, and the very existence of Catholic Hospitals operating under Catholic […]
Will Spitzer’s Resignation Kill NY RHAPP Act?
As most people are now aware, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer was caught trafficking in prostitution across state lines. This morning’s news reports indicate that he will step down effective Monday. What does this mean for the Reproductive Health and Personal Privacy Act (RHAPP) – the radical pro-abortion bill currently pending before the New York […]
Schedule for AUL Legal Institute Announced. Save the Dates June 23-26, 2008
AUL Legal Institute — June 23-26, 2008 Preliminary Schedule (subject to change) Registration Coming Soon Monday, June 23 9:00 — 9:15 am Welcome Daniel McConchie, M.A., Vice President & Executive Director, Americans United for Life 9:15 — 10:30 am Abortion: The Ultimate Abuser of Women TBD 10:45 — 12:00 pm RU486 and the Coming Chemical […]
South Dakota Senate Defeats Threat to Pharmacists
The South Dakota Senate has rejected, by a vote of 22 to 12, a bill that would have removed legal protection from pharmacists who refuse to sell or dispense contraceptives including so-called “emergency contraceptives” in violation of their consciences. Senate Bill 164 proposed that a pharmacist’s refusal to sell a drug that violated his or […]
Wisconsin Assembly Bill 377: The Latest Assault on Freedom of Conscience
On January 23, 2008, the Wisconsin Assembly passed legislation (AB 377) requiring hospitals to offer so-called “emergency contraception” to sexual assault victims. This mandate will not exempt hospitals that object, on moral, ethical, or religious grounds, to dispensing the abortifacient drug. Governor Jim Doyle is expected to sign the measure. “It is a sad day […]
2007 State Legislative Sessions in Review
Just posted at AUL.org, our review of the 2007 state legislative sessions. Table of Contents Introduction Overall Trends andAnalysis Abortion Amendments to General Abortion Statutes Abortion Bans/Constitutional Amendments Abortion Clinic Regulations Clinic Access/FACE Coerced Abortions Crisis Pregnancy Centers Freedom of Choice Act/FOCA Informed Consent/Women’s Right to Know Insurance Coverage Legislative Declarations Parental Involvement Provider Requirements/Limitations […]
AUL Seeks Lead Counsel for the AUL Rights of Conscience Center
Senior Counsel, AUL Rights of Conscience Center Background: Americans United for Life (AUL) is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to promoting a nation in which every person is protected in law and welcomed in life. AUL is seeking an attorney with 2-5 years of experience to serve as lead counsel in AUL’s Center […]
