City of Oakland’s Ordinance Discriminates Against Pro-Life Pastor

On December 16, the Life Legal Defense Foundation will seek, on behalf of Pastor Walter Hoye, a permanent injunction against the City of Oakland for its inconsistent enforcement of an ordinance that forbids pro-lifers from communicating with women who are seeking abortions at abortion clinics.  The injunction seeks to ensure that the City will enforce the “bubble zone” ordinance in an even-handed manner. The Life Legal Defense Foundation argues that the ordinance currently creates complex and contradictory exemptions, which they see as efforts to block the freedom of speech of pro-life supporters.