BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court decided unanimously in support of life and freedom of speech in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport. First Choice pregnancy centers faced politically motivated harassment from state officials in New Jersey, demanding over 10 years’ worth of internal documents and private donor records.
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court held unanimously that First Choice has standing to challenge the affront to its First Amendment rights.
This ruling is a monumental victory for First Choice but also for pregnancy centers, religious nonprofits and charities serving the vulnerable nationwide. This ruling will allow the pro-life safety net to continue providing critical support to abortion-vulnerable moms and their babies without fear of being targeted by government officials. This ruling will allow moms to have another option: to choose life with a community of support surrounding her.
Executive Director Autumn Christensen responded to the unanimous ruling via Her PLAN social media:
She said:
“Today’s ruling is a monumental victory for everyone offering support to vulnerable mothers and their children. The court saw this for what it was – a fishing expedition designed to intimidate Americans who offer real support for women every day. Charities should be able to serve the vulnerable in freedom, not fear. Today, the Supreme Court upheld that right.”
This decision is a victory for pro-life charities serving moms and babies nationwide — for their freedom to serve, free from political targeting and intimidation. It’s also a victory for the countless dedicated individuals who donate to support their vital work, protecting critical donor privacy. First Choice and charities nationwide can now continue their vital work without fear of interference and help women to become the moms they want to be.
For more information on what was at stake in the SCOTUS decision, read Executive Director Autumn Christensen’s article in The Daily Signal.
