Major Victory: ACLJ Secures Religious Liberty Win for Pro-Life Medical Professionals

The ACLJ is pleased to report a significant victory for religious liberty and pro-life medical professionals. As you’ll recall, we recently sent a demand letter to a hospital on behalf of five ultrasound technicians who were concerned that they would soon be compelled to participate in abortion procedures despite their deeply held religious beliefs. Today we can share that counsel for the hospital – after receiving our demand letter – has informed us that each of our clients will be granted the religious accommodation they requested.

This is a tremendous win, not just for these brave medical professionals, but for the broader principle that no one should be forced to violate their sincerely held religious beliefs in the workplace – especially when their objection is to assisting in the killing of innocent preborn babies.

The First Amendment and federal laws, such as Title VII, protect individuals from being coerced into participating in procedures that conflict with their faith. These protections ensure that religious freedom remains a cornerstone of American values.

The courage of these five ultrasound technicians should not go unnoticed. By standing firm in their beliefs, they have helped reaffirm the rights of medical professionals across the country. Employers must respect these rights and make accommodations where required by law, and we are pleased that the hospital has granted these accommodations.

The ACLJ will continue to fight for life, religious liberty, and the protection of medical professionals from being forced into ethical and moral dilemmas. If you or someone you know is facing similar pressures in the workplace, we encourage you to reach out. We stand ready to defend your rights and have been successful on multiple occasions in winning religious accommodations for medical professionals.

This victory is a reminder that when we stand strong in the face of opposition, the law is on our side. We celebrate this outcome and remain vigilant in protecting the rights of pro-life medical professionals everywhere.