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Thursday April 24, 2003
MICHIGAN ABORTION ACTIVISTS CHALLENGE LAW BANNING ABORTION PRE-PAYMENTS
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GRAND RAPIDS, April 24, 2003 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A Michigan law which was to come into effect this month has been challenged by the legal arm of the pro-abortion movement. The law, which forbids prepayment for abortions, was designed to keep women from being financially bound to abortion providers. The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights has challenged the law and a hearing before U.S. District Court Judge John O'Meara is scheduled for April 25.
Legislation prohibiting prepayment for abortions was introduced in the Michigan legislature to clarify the meaning of "abortion-related services" in the Informed Consent law. The legislation was drafted to stop abortionists from collecting payment for abortion services until after the 24-hour waiting period has expired.
Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing said, "Women should not be forced to invest financially in an abortion while they are considering their options. We are hopeful Judge O'Meara will conclude this pro-woman law is constitutional. When the law takes effect, women will be protected from the added pressure of financial obligation when making a decision about an unplanned pregnancy."
See the Michigan Right to Life release:
http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/qtr2_2003/0423-116.html
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