'Even in view of this discriminatory and intolerant attitude towards public and peaceful prayer meetings, our response remains peaceful prayer,' wrote Tomislav Cunovic, Managing Director of 40 Days for Life International.
'Free to Believe? The Intensifying Intolerance Toward Christians in the West' documents 168 incidents of persecution or unfair discrimination against Christians across 16 countries between 2019 and 2023.
The disproportionate amount of court time currently being afforded to this inconsequential accusation makes Adam Smith-Connor's case particularly curious.
Pro-life Catholic mother and sidewalk counselor Debra Vitagliano had the support of attorneys general from 14 states who had signed onto an amicus brief.
Not only does the bill consider silent pro-life prayer a criminal act, but the legislation also has provisions to stop people from displaying pro-life signs on their own property if near an abortion facility.
Footage obtained by ADF UK shows a West Midlands police officer issuing a fine to Isabel Vaughan-Spruce for standing still and praying silently within an abortion facility 'buffer zone' in Birmingham on October 18.
A UK police force have confirmed that they will not bring charges against pro-lifer Isabel Vaughan-Spruce over her silent prayer outside an abortion center, and issued an apology for the length of time to reach the decision not to prosecute her.
Sidewalk counselor Debra Vitagliano's 'case presents an ideal opportunity for the Supreme Court to right Hill’s wrong and protect all those who want to serve abortion-vulnerable women,' a religious liberty legal firm said.