Planned Parenthood Has No Right To Taxpayer Money
Austin - Late Monday, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in Planned Parenthood vs. Eduardo J. Sanchez, Texas Commissioner of Health. The injunction allows Planned Parenthood to receive more public funds despite the Texas Legislature cutting those funds for abortion providers.
"We strongly disagree with this decision. Planned Parenthood has no right to force Texas taxpayers to support efforts to kill the unborn," said Kelly Shackelford, Chief Counsel with Liberty Legal Institute.
Planned Parenthood organizations in Central Texas, Houston, North Texas, San Antonio, South Central Texas, and the Texas Capitol Region are suing the state demanding $13 million or else they will have to stop performing elective abortions. Texas law does not allow for federal and state funds to be used for abortion services. Therefore, as the law currently stands, Planned Parenthood would need to either cease providing abortion services or establish a separate legal entity to carry out abortions in order to receive public funding.
"The elected representatives of the people of Texas should decide how taxpayer money is spent, not the court system," said Hiram Sasser, staff attorney assigned to the case.
In July, Liberty Legal made the decision to take action and defend Sanchez in the case against Planned Parenthood. Liberty Legal Institute also filed a brief in support of the Texas law to prohibit federal and state funds to be used for abortion services.
The Liberty Legal Institute (LLI) is a legal organization committed to the defense of religious freedoms and First Amendment rights. To speak with Kelly Shackelford, Chief Counsel with LLI, or Hiram Sasser, staff attorney with LLI, contact Laura Simpson, phone: 972-423-8889 ext. 102, e-mail:
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/892053/postsOne of the Pro-Death/PP supporters parked his uninvited self, and his sign outside of a friend's booth at the Austin Farmer's Market this last week.
He was shocked when she asked him to read his sign for her, as she must be reading it wrong. He was shocked at her antiquated viewpoint. After a spirited exchange, he stormed off.
Maybe it's time to relocate the State Capital to Washington on the Brazos.