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Madison city counsel considers ban on protest and counseling within 160 feet of abortion centers
The City of Madison is considering an ordinance that would create an area of 160 feet in which those entering the Madison abortion clinic could not be approached. Prohibited actions would include handing out information, holding a sign, or engaging in “oral protest, education or counseling with the person.” The proposed fine for violation of this ordinance is $300 for the first “offense,” $500 for the second, and $750 for the third.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Wednesday in a buffer zone case from Massachusetts, McCullen v. Coakley. That case involved only a 35-foot buffer zone, compared to the 160-foot zone Madison is proposing. If passed, the constitutionality of the Madison buffer zone will likely be challenged, as it poses serious threats to protected First-Amendment speech.
Gwen Finnegan, director of Vigil for life, finds this buffer zone proposal to be unfortunate:
We’re not protesting with anger or hate. We’re out there because we care. We care about everyone going to Planned Parenthood, especially the young mothers who are pregnant and feel there is no other option.
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Madison city counsel considers ban on protest and counseling within 160 feet of abortion centers
The City of Madison is considering an ordinance that would create an area of 160 feet in which those entering the Madison abortion clinic could not be approached. Prohibited actions would include handing out information, holding a sign, or engaging in “oral protest, education or counseling with the person.” The proposed fine for violation of this ordinance is $300 for the first “offense,” $500 for the second, and $750 for the third.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Wednesday in a buffer zone case from Massachusetts,
Gwen Finnegan, director of Vigil for life, finds this buffer zone proposal to be unfortunate:
We’re not protesting with anger or hate. We’re out there because we care. We care about everyone going to Planned Parenthood, especially the young mothers who are pregnant and feel there is no other option.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Our work is possible because of our donors. Please consider giving to further our work of changing hearts and minds on issues of life and human dignity.
Contact editor@liveaction.org for questions, corrections, or if you are seeking permission to reprint any Live Action News content.
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