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California case: free speech v. abortion rights
Crisis pregnancy centers are generally run by pro-life groups that aim to convince pregnant women not to get abortions.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenCrisis pregnancy centers are generally run by pro-life groups that aim to convince pregnant women not to get abortions. A California law requires that employees tell their clients that the state offers free and low-cost abortions and other family planning services. Now a group of these centers is arguing that the law violates their freedom of speech.
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