Free Speech

Thomas More Society announces closing arguments in California’s case against Heartbeat International and RealOptions over abortion-pill-reversal communications. The release summarizes the defense’s arguments about commercial speech, evidence of harm, and constitutional protection without reporting a final court ruling.

White explains the remaining briefing, closing-argument, and decision stages after testimony ended in California's case against Heartbeat International and RealOptions. She argues that the outcome could affect pregnancy centers' ability to discuss abortion-pill reversal nationwide and asks supporters to remain engaged and prayerful.

Wallenmeyer outlines California's advertising lawsuit against Heartbeat International and RealOptions and explains the organizations' free-speech defense. She challenges the state's interpretation of abortion-pill-reversal research and trial testimony, arguing that women should retain access to information about continuing a pregnancy.

A first-of-its-kind trial that opened June 24 in Oakland could decide whether California can fine two pro-life nonprofits more than $20 million for telling women about a treatment that may reverse a chemical abortion. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is asking an Alameda County Superior Court judge to penalize Heartbeat International and its California affiliate, […] The post California Puts Free Speech on Trial Over a Pill That Saves Babies first appeared on California Family Council .