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Thomas More Society Prepares Lawsuit and West Chicago Backs Down to Allow Pro-Life Demonstration Tomorrow

Posted by Thomas More Society (July 8, 2010 at 9:08 pm)

For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
Stephanie Lewis, TC Public Relations
312-422-1333, Stephanie@tcpr.net

CHICAGO—Today, attorneys from the Thomas More Society, on the eve of seeking emergency injunctive relief in federal court, secured an agreement from the city of West Chicago to allow a pro-life protest to proceed as scheduled tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in West Chicago, Illinois.

West Chicago officials had notified the Thomas More Society early Thursday that the Pro-Life Action League’s “Face the Truth” Tour protest, which involves people holding abortion signage at busy intersections in various municipalities, would not be permitted to take place Friday morning in that city, due to a new ordinance covering demonstrations and protests. Adopted just this past Tuesday by the city of West Chicago, the ordinance requires would-be demonstrators to apply for a permit at least 90 days prior to a demonstration. The ordinance also allows denial of a permit based on the city administrator’s determination whether he believes a demonstration will negatively affect public “comfort, morals, and welfare.” [Continue reading ...]

Posted in Events, Freedom of Speech, Press Releases, Pro-Life Activism, Sanctity of Life, TMS Cases

Christ the King Dinner Features Tom Brejcha

Posted by Thomas More Society (May 17, 2010 at 3:40 pm)

Christ the King parish in Omaha, Nebraska is hosting an educational fundraising dinner for the Thomas More Society featuring TMS President and Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha. Click the picture above for a printable PDF to use to publicize the event.

Tickets are $40 each ($30 tax-deductible). Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Use the “Donate” button below to purchase tickets or make checks payable to The Thomas More Society and mail to 29 S. LaSalle, Ste, 440 Chicago, IL 60603 Attn: Accounting. If using the “Donate” button, please enter the number of tickets in the information field. Thank you, and we hope to see you there.

Posted in Events, Religious Freedom, Sanctity of Life