The Fair Fight Initiative provides legal services for those who otherwise can’t afford it and founding member, David Utter said they’re also offering to help individuals who find themselves facing criminal charges related to abortion.
“We would like to make sure that people who are criminally prosecuted for having abortion healthcare that they’re provided stout legal counsel,” said Utter.
Critics of Louisiana abortion trigger laws say they are unconstitutionally vague however Attorney General Jeff Landry said he will defend the abortion ban to the fullest extent in Louisiana. Utter said Fair Fight Initiative is prepared.
“We just thought it’s important to get out front early on to let folks know that there’s going to be a resource, there is a resource to provide quality legal counsel to people should they get crosshairs with General Landry,” said Utter.
The current ban on abortions in Louisiana has been lifted due to a temporary restraining order that’s in effect until a July 8th hearing.
Under the Louisiana trigger law there are no exceptions for rape or incest and the penalty for providers who perform abortions is one to 10 years in prison and fines up to $100,000. Utter said the Louisiana abortion ban laws are draconian they are ready to assist if someone is charged.
“We sincerely hope that it does not come to that, we hope not a single person is prosecuted for accessing what for 50 years has been healthcare,” said Utter.
Utter said you can seek legal services and also donate through their website at FairFightInitiative.dot org.
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