National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Clark

Summary

The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates and two pregnancy care centers challenged Vermont state officials for unconstitutionally restricting the centers’ speech and provision of services.

Case Timeline

May 2023: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed Senate Bill No. 37 into law, infringing on the ability of pro-life pregnancy centers to provide support to women and families seeking help with an unplanned pregnancy.
July 2023: ADF filed a complaint on behalf of NIFLA and two of its Vermont pregnancy centers, Aspire Now and Branches Pregnancy Resource Center, challenging SB 37.
June 2024: A federal district court allowed ADF’s lawsuit to proceed.
May 2025: Vermont amended SB 37 to eliminate its targeting of pro-life pregnancy centers, and ADF attorneys filed a stipulated dismissal of the case.