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NAF Releases 2019 Violence & Disruption Statistics
For Immediate Release; July 30, 2020Media Contacts: press@prochoice.org; 202-918-7768 National Abortion Federation Releases 2019 Violence & Disruption Statistics:Escalation of invasions, picketing, trespassing, obstruction, and online hate speech by anti-abortion individuals Today, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) released its 2019 statistics on violence and disruption against abortion providers. The statistics show a disturbing escalation of intimidation…
Read MoreThe National Abortion Federation Condemns Anti-Abortion Protests that Increase Risk of COVID-19 Exposure
At a time when many in the U.S. are complying with public health guidance and practicing social distancing to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep their families and communities safe, anti-abortion protesters are still going to clinics to harass abortion providers and patients seeking care, ignoring social distancing guidelines, and invading people’s personal…
Read MoreNAF Calls for End of Anti-Abortion Protesters Increasing Odds of COVID-19 Exposure
In a letter, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) has asked Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer to take action, preventing anti-abortion groups from using the guise of “worship services” to continue harassing patients and clinic staff despite the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order. The Very Reverend Katherine Hancock Ragsdale, President and CEO of NAF: As an…
Read MoreLeading Litigator Talcott Camp Joins NAF as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer
Leading Litigator Talcott Camp Joins NAF as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer Today, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) announced that Talcott Camp, JD, will join NAF as the Chief Legal and Strategy Officer in early May. “Talcott Camp is a fierce advocate for abortion providers and has fought inside and outside the courtroom to preserve…
Read MoreTrump signals endorsement of lies, harassment, and threats from the anti-abortion movement
Statement of The Very Reverend Katherine Ragsdale, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on President Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend the anti-choice March for Life: President Trump’s decision to attend the March for Life signals a clear endorsement of the lies, harassment, and threats that come from the anti-abortion movement. President Trump…
Read MoreBREAKING: Jackson City Council passes buffer zone
Statement of The Very Reverend Katherine Ragsdale, Interim President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on Jackson, Mississippi health center buffer zone: “We applaud the Jackson City Council for approving a 15-foot buffer zone near the front entrance of health care facilities. We are proud to call Jackson Women’s Health a NAF member…
Read More2018: Alarming escalation in anti-abortion trespassing, obstruction, and vandalism
[fusion_text]National Abortion Federation Releases 2018 Violence & Disruption Statistics: Escalation in picketing, trespassing, obstruction, vandalism, and online hate speech by anti-abortion individuals Today, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) released its 2018 statistics on violence and disruption against abortion providers. As anti-abortion politicians continue to test the U.S. Supreme Court by passing unconstitutional anti-abortion laws and…
Read MoreWe are not sad to see Sessions go.
Statement of The Very Reverend Katherine H. Ragsdale, Interim President & CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on Jeff Sessions resigning: We are not sad to see Jeff Sessions go. We opposed Jeff Sessions’ nomination and confirmation as Attorney General from the very beginning due to our serious concerns that Sessions would never adequately…
Read MoreConvicted Anti-Abortion Criminal Released After 30 Years in Prison
Rachelle “Shelley” Shannon, an anti-abortion criminal convicted of clinic blockades, arsons, butyric acid attacks, aggravated assault with a gun, and the attempted murder of Dr. George Tiller has been released after nearly 30 years in prison. “Her release is very concerning,” said Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF). “This is…
Read MoreEscalation in picketing, trespassing, obstruction, clinic blockades, invasions, and threats of harm by anti-abortion extremists
[fusion_text]Today, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) released its 2017 statistics on violence and disruption against abortion providers. With anti-abortion extremists feeling emboldened by the current political environment, NAF members reported an escalation of hostility and targeted activity in 2017. Trespassing more than tripled, death threats/threats of harm nearly doubled, and incidents of obstruction rose from…
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