Category: arrest
Lawsuit Filed After Unjust Arrest of Pro-Lifers in Washington, D.C.
Kristi Hamrick | November 18, 2020
The Frederick Douglass Foundation and Students for Life of America File Federal Lawsuit After Washington D.C. blocked painting of BLACK PREBORN LIVES MATTER Alliance Defending Freedom files Frederick Douglass Foundation v. District of Columbia “Cities that open their streets for free expression cannot close them to pro-life Americans who want to draw attention to the devastating loss of life
The Crime of Children’s Sidewalk Chalk (But Only if You’re Pro-Life)
Brenna Lewis | August 7, 2020
On August 1st in Washington D.C., a peaceful demonstration by pro-life students resulted in two Students for Life members being arrested. The crime? Children’s sidewalk chalk. There’s a double standard at play. Three weeks ago, Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. organized a group to paint “Black Lives Matter” along the public streets of D.C., paving the way for this
Washington D.C. Police Arrest Two Students for Life Team Members Preparing to Chalk BLACK PREBORN LIVES MATTER outside Planned Parenthood, Stopped Efforts to Paint
Kristi Hamrick | August 4, 2020
“Even though we were told that we would not be prevented from painting the city street with tempera paint, police said our Students for Life team members would be arrested even if they chalked a message expressing love for the preborn,” said Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins. “What you didn’t see today on the city’s streets will be
Students for Life’s Day in D.C. – Free Speech Violations and Unjust Arrests
Brenna Lewis | August 1, 2020
Students for Life of America went to Washington, D.C. this morning to paint a message on the street outside the Planned Parenthood abortion facility: Black Preborn Lives Matter. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had opened the streets of the city for “free public expression.” What we didn’t know was that you could only do that and not get arrested if the
SFLA Team Members Arrested After Chalking “Black Preborn Lives Matter” Weeks After DC Mayor Opens Streets to Public Expression
Jessica Nardi | August 1, 2020
WASHINGTON D.C. – Students for Life of America has a message for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, after police officers arrested two SFLA team members for chalking outside a D.C. Planned parenthood facility. “We will no longer be silent, we will no longer politely wait for you to acknowledge our rights to free speech and expression. The next place you
Two African-American Women ARRESTED Outside Planned Parenthood: “This is a Clear Statement of Their Bias Now”
Brenna Lewis | June 10, 2020
Most gatherings are currently prohibited due to COVID-19 guidelines.* So imagine the surprise of two pro-life African-American women who were handcuffed and cited while standing peacefully outside the Margaret Sanger Planned Parenthood in New York City the same week thousands were protesting George Floyd’s death. *With the exception of race riots and protesting. These ladies are formally invited to any
Diverse Pro-Life Crowd Rallies In Alabama In Support Of Pro-Life Law!
Brenna Lewis | May 23, 2019
Students for Life of America, CEC for Life, Radiance Foundation, 40 Days for Life, and other national and local pro-life groups rallied today on the front steps of the Capitol Building in Montgomery, Alabama to show their support for the Human Life Protection Act. The Pro-Life, Pro-Woman rally featured members of the Pro-Life Generation, local pro-life activists, and people who