Rise to defend the vulnerable

The federal lawsuit against Illinois' Reproductive Health Act is a bold defense of justice, protecting unborn lives while advocating for compassionate solutions that support mothers and families.

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The federal lawsuit against Illinois' Reproductive Health Act is a courageous stand for justice, challenging a law that disregards the value of unborn lives and forces citizens to fund abortions against their beliefs.

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The 2019 act, under the guise of "health care," dehumanizes the most vulnerable by denying unborn children their inherent dignity and right to life.

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By supporting this challenge, we also affirm our commitment to compassionate solutions that support mothers and strengthen families.

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Illinoisans must rise to defend the vulnerable, ensuring that every child is welcomed and protected.

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The federal lawsuit against Illinois' Reproductive Health Act is a bold defense of justice, protecting unborn lives while advocating for compassionate solutions that support mothers and families.

 

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SPEAKER FULL NAME, SPEAKER TITLE of the ORGANIZATION NAME said that the federal lawsuit against Illinois' Reproductive Health Act is a bold defense of justice, protecting unborn lives while advocating for compassionate solutions that support mothers and families. LAST NAME made HIS/HER statement to PUBLICATION on DATE.

 

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The Chicago Sun-Times reported that a coalition of anti-abortion groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' law requiring health insurers to cover abortion care, claiming it violates constitutional rights by offering no exemptions for religious or moral objections. The lawsuit targets Gov. JB Pritzker, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and Illinois Department of Insurance officials. Represented by the Thomas More Society, plaintiffs include organizations, individuals, and businesses opposed to abortion. Critics argue the mandate disregards religious beliefs, while the governor's office defends the law as essential for reproductive care. Illinois has expanded abortion access, becoming a key destination post-Roe v. Wade’s 2022 reversal.

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Fox News reported in 2019 that Illinois Governor Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Act, establishing abortion as a "fundamental right" in the state, fulfilling his campaign promise to make Illinois the most progressive on abortion rights. The law repealed a 1975 abortion law, eliminated spousal consent, waiting periods, and restrictions on facilities, and affirmed that embryos and fetuses have no independent rights under state law. Critics, including pro-life groups and the Catholic Church, condemned the bill as extreme.

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In a November 20 statement, the Thomas More Society reported that Peter Breen, Thomas More Society Executive Vice President & Head of Litigation, said: “For Christians and many other pro-life advocates, Illinois’ abortion-coverage mandate is fundamentally opposed to their religious beliefs and runs roughshod over their constitutionally protected conscience rights. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his administration are on an uncompromising campaign to transform the Land of Lincoln into the nation’s abortion capital…. There’s no reason for pro-life individuals and organizations to be denied the option to choose an insurance policy that exempts them from covering others’ elective abortions.”

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