Pro-life protest planned at Chicago City Hall over proposed abortion facility bubble zonesTOMORROW — MEDIA ALERT
Pro-Life Activists Protesting Chicago’s Attempt to Kill Free Speech Rights Outside Abortion Clinics
Proposed “bubble zone” would prohibit pro-lifers from coming within eight feet of any person approaching an abortion facility
When: Wednesday, October 7 9:00 am – Protest starts 9:30 am – Media conference
What: Chicago abortionists, led by Planned Parenthood, are pushing the Chicago City Council to adopt a new “bubble zone” ordinance, which would make sidewalk counseling nearly impossible in Chicago. The Pro-Life Action League has organized a protest at City Hall to send a message to Chicago’s leaders that stopping their free speech with an unconstitutional ordinance is unacceptable. Where: Chicago City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street Who: Over 100 protesters expected to be outside City Halls with picket signs. A press conference organized by the Pro-Life Action League will include the following speakers: Joe Scheidler, National Director, Pro-Life Action League Shannon Buckner, Sidewalk counselor at Planned Parenthood Catherine Mieding, Sidewalk counselor at Family Planning Associates Myra, statement from mother who decided against abortion because of pro-life sidewalk counselors and is grateful for the life of her child Peter Breen, attorney with Thomas More Society, defenders of the First Amendment Rights of pro-life activists. Visuals: Chicago City Hall building Pro-Life protesters with signs
Contacts: Eric Scheidler, Communications Director, Pro-Life Action League: 773-251-8792 Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations 312-422-1333 tc@tcpr.net |