The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Bowman, director of regulatory practice, regarding an announcement issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights stating it is investigating 13 states for unlawfully requiring abortion coverage in health insurance plans despite religious or moral objections. A federal health care conscience law—the Weldon Amendment—protects employers like Cedar Park Church from being forced to provide abortion coverage because doing so would contradict the church’s pro-life religious beliefs:
“It’s unconscionable for any state to force pro-life, religious ministries or businesses to pay for abortions. We’re pleased the Trump administration affirmed today that federal law protects Americans’ conscience rights by prohibiting government officials from compelling religious or pro-life organizations to act in violation of their sincerely held faith convictions. We’re hopeful this timely and needed investigation will prompt states like Washington to think twice before trying to force its pro-abortion agenda onto churches like Cedar Park, which Alliance Defending Freedom is proud to represent.”
Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.
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