Editor’s note. The following update comes from Louisiana Right to Life, NRLC’s state affiliate. Last week, seven months after a six-day trial that included testimony from both the plaintiffs of the abortion industry and the defendants from the state of Louisiana's...
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Louisiana Federal Court Case Adjourns in Baton Rouge
Louisiana Right to Life Believes Logic of 5th Circuit Should Succeed in the End Baton Rouge, LA--Today, after six full days of testimony, Judge John deGravelles of the Middle Federal District Court in Baton Rouge brought the trial regarding Louisiana's 2014 HB 388 /...
Louisiana’s Admitting Privilege Law Goes Into Effect
But judge extends period for abortionists' pending hospital applications, allowing most abortion facilities to remain open U.S. Federal District Court Judge John deGravelles issued a limited temporary restraining order August 31, allowing abortion physicians...
Admitting Privilege Law (HB 388) Takes Effect in Louisiana
But Judge extends period for abortionists' pending hospital applications, allowing most abortion facilities to remain open By Benjamin Clapper, Executive Director, Louisiana Right to Life Late Sunday night, U.S. Federal District Court Judge John deGravelles in...
Abortion Clinics ask Judge to “freeze” implementation of Louisiana’s “Unsafe Abortion Protection Act”
By Dave Andrusko As the final post of the day, a quick update on the pro-abortion challenge to Louisiana’s H.B. 388 authored by State Rep. Katrina Jackson (D-Monroe), known as the “Unsafe Abortion Protection Act.” HB 388, which is now law and scheduled to go...
Louisiana Pro-Life Gov. Jindal to sign pro-life bills Thursday
By Benjamin Clapper, Executive Director, Louisiana Right to Life The 2014 legislative session was a huge success for Louisiana women and unborn babies! To put the finishing touches on this year's pro-life legislation, Governor Jindal will hold a signing...
H.B. 388 Passes Final Vote in LA House
The Unsafe Abortion Protection Act Awaits Governor Jindal’s Signature On Wednesday, HB 388, passed final concurrence through the Louisiana House of Representatives. Benjamin Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, explained what happened during...
“Unsafe Abortion Protection Act” on its way to Louisiana Senate
By Dave Andrusko Hats off to Louisiana Right to Life. On Wednesday the Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee unanimously passed the Unsafe Abortion Protection Act, authored by state Representative Katrina Jackson. The legislation now moves on to the...