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Catholic Hospitals Are Right, Abortion is Rarely Medically Necessary

American Civil Liberties Union v. Trinity Health

Won U.S. District Courts
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Summary

Several pro-life doctor groups have intervened in defense of a Catholic hospital system which the American Civil Liberties Union sued. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent the Catholic Medical Association, the Christian Medical and Dental Association, and the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The ACLU’s lawsuit seeks to force Trinity Health Corporation and its staff to commit abortions regardless of their religious and pro-life objections. Trinity Health operates 90 hospitals in 21 states.

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Legal Documents

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Date
Trial Court
4/11/2016
Trial Court
3/14/2016
Trial Court
12/16/2015
Trial Court
10/1/2015

Biographies

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Kevin Theriot
Kevin Theriot
Senior Counsel
Kevin Theriot serves as senior counsel and vice president of the Center for Life with Alliance Defending Freedom
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Matt Bowman
Matt Bowman
Senior Counsel
Matt Bowman serves as senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he focuses on the impact of administrative law on religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and family.