Gonzales v. Carhart (Supreme Court of the United States):  Abortionist Leroy Carhart challenged the federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in federal court in Nebraska. The district court struck down the statute. On appeal, the ACLJ filed an amicus brief on behalf of itself and various members of Congress, defending the statute, but the Eighth Circuit affirmed.  The United States petitioned for a writ of certiorari, with the ACLJ again filing a supporting amicus brief.  The Supreme Court granted review.  Once more, we filed an amicus brief on behalf of the ACLJ and numerous members of Congress, defending the partial-birth abortion statute.  The Supreme Court heard oral argument on November 8, 2006, and a decision is pending.

September 1, Minden, NE:  The ACLJ sent local officials an informational letter about protest activities at the funeral of Staff Sgt. Jeffrey J. Hansen.

October 10, Syracuse, NE:  The ACLJ sent local officials an informational letter about protest activities at the memorial service for Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Scott E. Nisely.