Annual pro-life rally draws hundreds to State House
By S.A. Miller
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
March 7, 2006

ANNAPOLIS -- Hundreds of pro-life activists attended an annual rally at the State House last night, a large turnout that organizers say highlights the movement's momentum -- even in heavily Democratic Maryland -- now that a more conservative U.S. Supreme Court will consider abortion laws.

"When Roe v. Wade does come down, we have to be ready for it," said Stephen G. Peroutka, chairman of the National Pro-Life Action Center, referring to the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.

A challenge to Roe v. Wade also was set up yesterday, when South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds signed into law a ban of nearly all abortions in that state. The law is expected to take effect July 1. the rest