Posts by Melissa Fowler
Trump Administration Pushes Gag Rule
[fusion_text]Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF), on Domestic Gag Rule: This rule is another attempt by the Trump-Pence Administration to deny women access to basic health care. It will prohibit health care providers from referring patients for safe, legal abortion care and deny patients access to the information…
Read MoreLongtime NAF President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire in June 2019
[fusion_text]Today, Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation (NAF) President and CEO for the past 23 years, announced her plans to retire in June 2019. “It has been a great privilege to lead this organization and work alongside so many courageous abortion providers and dedicated advocates to help ensure that women can access quality abortion care,” said…
Read MoreSenate Approves Zika Funding Amendment with Harmful Hyde Language
Statement by Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF), on Zika Funding Amendment: Today, the Senate approved a Zika funding amendment, which unfortunately includes harmful language that will restrict women’s access to abortion care. This follows yesterday’s House vote on a similar measure. It’s disappointing, but not surprising that anti-choice politicians…
Read MoreOklahoma Criminalizes Providing Abortion Care
Statement by Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF): Today, the Oklahoma legislature passed a bill to effectively ban abortion care in the state by making it a felony to provide the procedure. While it’s the first time we’ve seen this specific tactic used, this bill is nothing more than an…
Read MoreSupreme Court Denies CMP Appeal
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a last minute “emergency” application by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) to avoid turning over the names of all the people with whom they shared NAF’s confidential information. CMP filed an emergency application to the Supreme Court after the Ninth Circuit affirmed yesterday that they must comply with…
Read MoreThank You to Abortion Providers
Despite this latest terrorist attack in Colorado, clinics across the country are open and caring for patients. We want to thank all of the clinic staff who report to work every day to ensure that women can access the abortion care they need. They are truly heroes, and we are grateful for their courage and…
Read MoreTemporary Restraining Order Extended Against Anti-Abortion Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Hayley Home, Morrison & Foerster LLP 415.268.6021; 916.402.2864 (cell) HHome@mofo.com Today, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California extended NAF’s temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining Biomax Procurement Services LLC, the Center…
Read MoreJudge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against CMP Until Monday Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 31 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Hayley Home, Morrison & Foerster LLP 415.268.6021; 916.402.2864 (cell) HHome@mofo.com Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against CMP Until Monday Hearing This afternoon a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California…
Read MoreNAF Files for Injunction Against the Center for Medical Progress (CMP)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 31 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo, National Abortion Federation 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Hayley Home, Morrison & Foerster LLP 415.268.6021; 916.402.2864 (cell) HHome@mofo.com National Abortion Federation (NAF) files for Injunction Against the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) Attempting to stop an ongoing campaign of threats and harassment against…
Read MoreVicki Saporta and NAF Members in Alabama awarded ACLU’s highest honor
(From left to right) NAF member Gloria Gray, NAF President and CEO Vicki Saporta, NAF member Dalton Johnson, ACLU President Susan N. Herman, ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero, NAF member June Ayers at the 2015 ACLU Biennial Leadership Conference, Awards Gala, Seattle, Wash. June 13, 2015. Photo ©Meryl Schenker The ACLU recently honored Vicki Saporta…
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