Pro-Life Action League Oppose Bubble Zone Ordinance, Sue Planned Parenthood

The press conference will also unveil malpractice lawsuits to be filed against Planned Parenthood.

CHICAGO, Il (Christian Newswire) - Pro-Life Action League announces a press conference and protest in front of the Planned Parenthood on 1200 N LaSalle Dr in Chicago, at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009.

Press Conference and Protest Details

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:00 a.m.

What: Chicago's new "bubble zone" ordinance goes into effect Tuesday, which prohibits pro-lifers from coming within eight feet of any person approaching an abortion facility. This ordinance limits sidewalk counseling by pro-life activists and violates the First Amendment rights of protesters outside abortion facilities in Chicago. The Pro-Life Action League has organized a press conference and protest at Planned Parenthood's Near North facility to send a message that the new ordinance is an unconstitutional attempt at stopping free speech.

The press conference will share information about the malpractice lawsuits against Planned Parenthood's Near North facility, including:

• Wrongful death due to bleeding from a careless abortion procedure
• Perforation of the uteri of several women during abortion procedures
• Misdiagnosis of pregnancy and age of the unborn child
• Careless performance of blood tests and follow-up care

Where: Planned Parenthood - Near North facility, 1200 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, Ill.

Who: Dozens of protesters are expected to be outside Planned Parenthood 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
• Julie Grisalano, Sidewalk counselor at Planned Parenthood
• Catherine Mieding, Sidewalk counselor

Visuals:

Pro-Life protesters with signs
Speakers at podium delivering information
Enlarged malpractice lawsuit documents in "bubbles"
Planned Parenthood facility
Bubble Zone ordinance in action