Theriot added, “The state shouldn’t have the power to punish anyone for being pro-life. Instead, it should protect freedom of speech and freedom from coerced speech.”
AG Becerra vows to defend California FACT Act
On the other hand, Attorney General Xavier Becerra vowed to defend the California Reproductive FACT Act in the Supreme Court.
In a statement, Becerra said “all women should have access to the information they need when making personal healthcare decisions.” He emphasized that “information is power.”
The AG added, “The Reproductive FACT Act ensures that women in California receive accurate information about their healthcare options…The California Department of Justice will do everything necessary to protect women’s healthcare rights.”
Furthermore, he said the federal district court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the arguments of the plaintiffs. He clarified that the Supreme Court only granted certiorari to review the plaintiff’s Free Speech Clause argument.
In court briefs, the State argued that every year, around 700,000 California women become pregnant. More than 50% of those are unintended pregnancies. Implementing the law is the most effective way for them to obtain the information and services they need.
