A Modern Day Abortion Rights Crusader
Merle Hoffman started Choices, the first legal clinic in the United States to provide abortions; they were legal in New York since 1970.
Merle Hoffman
State sues Jamaica abortion protestors
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suing 14 people, including two women with ties to a Woodhaven church, over allegations that they have repeatedly blocked or obstructed access to a Jamaica clinic that provides medical services to women including abortions.
State AG sues to protect patients, staff of Queens women’s health facility
State Attorney General sues to protect women seeking access to a clinic that provides medical services, including abortions.
NY attorney general sues anti-abortion groups for harassing patients outside Queens clinic
“The law guarantees women the right to control their own bodies and access the reproductive health care they need, without obstruction," Schneiderman said. "We’ll do what it takes to protect those rights for women across New York.”
New York Just Took The First Steps In Ending Abortion Clinic Harassment
This is a major win for abortion access. Schneiderman said in a statement, “The law guarantees women the right to control their own bodies and access the reproductive health care they need, without obstruction. We’ll do what it takes to protect those rights for women across New York.”
AG Schneiderman sues pro-life protesters who harass patients at women’s clinic in Queens
The state’s top law enforcement officer is asking a federal judge for an injunction against pro-life protesters who harass patients and spew death threats at supporters and staff at a women’s clinic in Queens.
Pro-life protesters threatened to kill clinic patients, workers: suit
“The tactics used to harass and menace Choices’ patients, families, volunteers, and staff are not only horrifying – they’re illegal,” Schneiderman said in a statement.
Merle Hoffman featured in NY Times Family Story
Merle Hoffman is featured in the NY Times for her unique family story. At 58, Ms. Hoffman adopted a 3 year-old girl from Russia.
Hoffman receives 2015 “Bella” Award
"I always thought of Bella when I found myself speaking to crowds and exhorting and inspiring them to fight against another kind of war, a war that continues today, a multi-national and -generational war against women.
Outside Choices with Escorts and Protestors
We spent a day outside one of New York State’s largest abortion clinics and talked with escorts and protesters.
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