Texas at the Supreme Court!
Our Billboard Women See Coming From Texas
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Greetings!
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments on the Texas Heartbeat law that is saving babies there. As was clear from the argument, the justices are evaluating many complicated legal questions presented by the unique Texas law. The deliberation is not focused on the core constitutional question on abortion but rather the novel civil enforcement component of the Texas law and its relationship with state and federal courts. The core review of Roe v. Wade comes in the Dec. 1 oral argument in the Mississippi-based Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case.
Regardless of the court's decision about the Texas case, the ultimate decision about the future of Roe v. Wade and abortion will come in the Mississippi case. The decision in that case is expected to be released in the summer of 2022.
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Sadly, we know that women are coming from Texas to have abortions in Louisiana. We are striving to connect these women with resources and pregnancy centers to encourage them to choose life.
Above is our billboard between Lake Charles and Texas supported by our amazing Calcasieu billboard donors, led by Mary Wilkinson. This billboard is one in a series of billboards in Calcasieu Parish. Similar billboards will be coming soon in Shreveport, Acadiana, and Baton Rouge. Our goal is to cover the interstates in Louisiana with the pro-life message! You can support our billboard efforts by donating at this link and putting "Billboard" in the comments. |
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For a Pro-Life Louisiana,
Benjamin Clapper
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Lafayette Woman Sues State Over Judicial Bypass Law; Judge Grants TRO |
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A Lafayette woman has sued the state of Louisiana over the state's judicial bypass law, claiming it is a violation of parental rights. The woman filed the lawsuit in order to stop judges from authorizing her minor daughter to have an abortion against her parental consent. 15th Judicial District Court Judge Thomas Frederick granted a restraining order, barring the state from approving any request by a minor for an abortion over the objection of the minor’s parent until a hearing, which is scheduled today.
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Calcasieu Woman Launches Pro-Life Billboard Campaign That is Spreading Statewide |
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Mary Guzzino Wilkinson brought herself to tears thinking about the oppression unborn babies may be up against following last fall's national elections and the success of pro-abortion candidates. She wanted to do something to educate others about the sanctity of human life, so she asked God what she could do in her small part of the world to show people the truth. "He consistently put on my mind,'A picture is worth a thousand words,'" Mary said. "As I continued to pray about it, He continued to repeat the same." Mary answered and began a huge billboard campaign in the Lake Charles area. That campaign is now spreading on interstates around Louisiana. "Think of the millions of times these messages will be viewed," she said. "Think of the conversations about life in the womb that will occur."
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Louisiana attorneys and law school students take note: Join Louisiana Lawyers for Life and help light the way to a pro-life Louisiana! Louisiana Lawyers for Life was founded in 1991 to join Louisiana attorneys and law school students together to support the legal protection of human life, born and unborn, from abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide through legal, legislative, and educational means. membership drive is now under way!
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In January and February 2022, Louisiana will march "Together for Life" as we advance closer toward an abortion-free Louisiana and a more pro-life America! As the Supreme Court reconsiders the unjust decision of Roe v. Wade, we must march united in defense of every precious unborn baby, with a strong commitment to support moms, both now and in a post-Roe Louisiana. There are five marches statewide!
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New Orleans and Louisiana Right to Life's 2022 calendar featuring babies from across Louisiana is now available! Individual calendars are $8 each (including shipping), and price is discounted for orders of 2 or more. Each month features a beautiful child and includes inspirational messages and information about the pro-life movement in our state. Calendars are also designed to educate and inspire. |
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Your help is needed! Louisiana Right to Life is sharing the beauty of life at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport through Sunday, Nov. 14, and we still need volunteers to help with this critical outreach. As a volunteer, your role will be to share the pro-life message with fair-goers and encourage them to support our efforts of protecting life. Can you volunteer for a couple hours one day? |
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Brochures to give to women considering abortion are available! They describe nearby help, abortion procedures, fetal development, parenting and adoption resources, and more. You can email Alex Seghers at alex@prolifelouisiana.org for a downloadable PDF copy or to request a specific regional pamphlet be mailed to you (New Orleans, Shreveport or Baton Rouge), or visit our New Orleans office to pick up. |
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There are three special legislative elections on Saturday, Nov. 13. Elections will be held in House Districts 16 (Monroe area) and 102 (New Orleans) and Senate District 27 (Calcasieu Parish). If you live in these districts, please study where the candidates stand on life issues before you cast your vote. Absentee voting is going on now and ends Nov. 6. If necessary, a runoff election is Dec. 11. |
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The Proudly Pro-Life Gala is set for Jan. 15 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. State Sen. Katrina Jackson will receive the 2022 Proudly Pro-Life Award during the event, chaired this year by Kurt and Susan Crosby. Become a patron or sponsor today! |
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Do you follow Louisiana Right to Life on social media platforms? If not, you are missing out on some amazing pro-life posts! Like us now on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube page! |
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Jan. 15, 2022
January, February, 2022
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ProLifeLouisiana.org
1.866.463.5433 @LARightToLife
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