Judge Rules in Favor of Pro-Life Pharmacists

CBNNews.com
April 6, 2009

CBNNews.com - Pro-life pharmacists in Illinois will not be forced to dispense "abortion producing" drugs, a state circuit court has ruled.

Sangamon County Judge John Belz has block state officials from enforcing a regulation that forces health care workers to administer emergency contraceptives like Plan B, also known as the "morning after" pill.

The decision temporarily upholds the state's "Health Care Right of Conscience Act." That law gives doctors the right to decline a service or procedure if it goes against their beliefs. In June, the court will consider the pharmacists' request for permanent protection. the rest