Victory for Truth and Life

In Rockford on Thursday, August 3rd, a federal judge handed down a preliminary injunction stopping SB1909 - the bill signed by Gov. JB Pritzker attempting to stop offers of love and support to mothers in need by Pregnancy Care Centers and pro-life sidewalk counselors.

Judge Johnston said about the anti-life law, "The bill is painfully and blatantly a violation of the First Amendment."

The Judge also said condemning the unjust law, "There's no doubt who the Attorney General wants to win or lose in the marketplace of ideas, but the government doesn't get to decide that. The people do."

Attorney Peter Breen from the Thomas More Society argued the case as four pro-life witnesses took the stand with all explaining that pro-lifers have the mission in love and truth to share the good news of Jesus Christ and to offer real help to mothers so they have a real "choice" other than the lies of the abortion industry and the killing of their little girl or boy by abortion.

This decision is a victory for all who care about human life, the Constitution, and love for God and neighbor.

The Attorney General could challenge this decision and a full trial would take place. Based on how the Federal Judge saw right through the purely partisan attack by the state legislators in passing this horrific bill and the Attorney General unjustly taking sides, he would have a very difficult time in removing the injunction.

By the grace of God, good attorneys, a clear-thinking Judge, and a wonderful pro-life community in Rockford we continue to have the full right (and duty) to offer love and support for mothers and babies in need.