In The Public Square

Judge Finds Clinic Manager Not Guilty of Battery Against Pro-life Sidewalk Counselor

A judge found the Central Family Medicine abortion clinic manager accused of attacking pro-life sidewalk counselor Mary Anne Sause not guilty. Despite the fact that witnesses close by called the police to report the incident, at trial these same witnesses testified that they did not see the initial contact between Mark … Read More >>

Judge Strikes Another Blow to Justice Department’s Targeted Persecution of Pro-life Advocates

In a hearing held on January 26, 2012, attorneys with the U.S. DOJ asked a federal district court judge to order Ken Scott to remain more than 25 feet away from the entrance of a Colorado abortion clinic. Judge Brimmer denied the DOJ’s request, striking a significant blow to the government’s case against Scott.  Scott … Read More >>

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Decrees Insurers Cover Contraceptives “Next Year”

On Friday January 20, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a one-year reprieve for some insurers to the controversial “contraceptive mandate” issued last August. The mandate requires that all insurance providers cover the full range of FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and devices, … Read More >>

FACE Prosecution Against Susan Pine Dismissed (Fla.)

Justice for one prolife advocate gives hope to others being persecuted by Eric Holder’s Justice Department. Susan Pine was accused of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. A Florida judge dismissed all charges against her pointing out that the government had a complete lack of evidence to prove … Read More >>