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Pro-abortion rights violence is violence committed against organizations or individuals that oppose abortion, including anti-abortion advocacy groups or religious groups that oppose abortion. Incidents of such violence include arson, graffiti, threats, and assault.

Background[edit]

On May 9, 2022, the White House issued a warning against "violence, threats, or vandalism" in relation to protests in favor of abortion rights.^[1]^[2]

By country[edit]

Chile[edit]

2008: Unidentified activists ignited a bomb at the University of the Ande in response to a Supreme Court ruling against the distribution of abortion-inducing medication. No one was injured. ^[3]

Germany[edit]

1974-1995: In 1977, Rote Zora bombed the German Doctors Association's office to protest German abortion laws.^[4]

Spain[edit]

January 2014: A Catholic Church in Saville was set on fire, causing minor damage, and graffitied with messages referencing abortion.^[5]

United States[edit]

September 20, 2022: An 83-year-old volunteer for Right to Life Michigan was canvassing homes in a Michigan community prior to the November 8 vote on Proposition 3, and was shot in the shoulder by an unidentified man. The volunteer was treated and released from the hospital.^[6]
June 8, 2022: A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder of Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh.^[7] In custody, he indicated he was "upset" about the leak of a draft ruling overturning Roe v Wade.^[8]
May 8, 2022: The headquarters of Wisconsin Family Action, an anti-abortion advocacy organization, was attacked. A molotov cocktail was thrown through the window, starting a fire, and graffiti was left reading: "If abortions aren't safe, then you aren't either." The purported radical pro-abortion rights group "Jane's Revenge" claimed responsibility. A statement attributed to the group warned that "fake" pregnancy clients operated by anti-abortion groups should close within 30 days, or the group would strike again.^[9]^[10]^[11]
May 8, 2022: A protestor was detained for swinging a bike lock at an anti-abortion speaker in Massachussetts.^[12]
May, 2022: Following Mother's Day Weekend there were incidents of vandalism in Colorado and Virginia.^[13]^[14]
May, 2021: A crisis pregnancy center in Illinois suffered $250,000 in damage after an act of arson. It remains unclear who the perpetrator was.^[15]
May 2016: An anti-abortion ministry's building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was closed for several months after heavy damage caused by an incident of purported arson.^[16]
March 2015: A woman in Texas was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at an anti-abortion group praying outside an Austin-based Planned Parenthood.^[17]
September 11, 2009: An anti-abortion protestor, Jim Pouillon, was murdered while protesting abortion in front of a high school. The murderer was reportedly offended by the anti-abortion material displayed by the protestor.^[18]
2009 - 2011: Self-proclaimed "pro-choice terrorist" Theodore Shulman threatened a number of anti-abortion leaders.^[19] Shulman was pursued by the FBI and pled guilty to making illegal threats.^[20]

References[edit]

^ "Dems warn against violence as protesters gather at justices' homes". www.ny1.com.
^ Doherty, Erin (May 9, 2022). "Psaki: Biden believes protests shouldn't include "violence" or "threats"". Axios.
^ S.A.P, El Mercurio (April 24, 2008). "Senador Naranjo condena bomba en Universidad de Los Andes | Emol.com". Emol.
^ "Germany's 'Red Zora' terrorist spared jail - Independent Online Edition > Europe". Archived from the original on 2007-05-15. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
^ "Intentan quemar la Iglesia de Santa Marina de Sevilla". ELMUNDO. January 5, 2014.
^ "Right to Life of Michigan says volunteer was shot while canvassing". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
^ Cramer, Maria; Jiménez, Jesus (June 8, 2022). "Armed Man Traveled to Justice Kavanaugh's Home to Kill Him, Officials Say". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
^ "US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh". June 9, 2022 – via www.bbc.com.
^ "Pro-choice group claims arson attack on Wisconsin anti-abortion office". the Guardian. May 10, 2022.
^ Ploeg, Luke Vander; Lathers, Addison (May 8, 2022). "Anti-Abortion Group in Wisconsin Is Hit by Arson, Authorities Say". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
^ Smith, Zachary Snowdon. "Reproductive-Rights Radicals Claim Responsibility For Arson Attack On Wisconsin Anti-Abortion Office". Forbes.
^ Rosenberg, Eli; Ringle • •, Evan (8 May 2022). "Pro-Choice Protester Detained After Swinging Bike Lock at Anti-Abortion Speaker".
^ Swanson, Sady. "West Fort Collins Catholic church vandalized with pro-abortion rights message Saturday". Fort Collins Coloradoan.
^ Paul Duggan (2022-06-27). "Virginia church vandalized after Supreme Court ruling on abortion". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
^ Kravetz, Andy. "Arson blamed in fire that caused $250,000 in damage to Peoria Women's Care Center". Peoria Journal Star.
^ "Fires heavily damage anti-abortion ministry in ABQ; FBI investigation launched - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com.
^ Mendoza, Madalyn (March 25, 2015). "Affidavit: Woman, 52, threw Molotov cocktail at prayer group outside Austin Planned Parenthood". mySA.
^ "Police: Shooting suspect offended by anti-abortion material - CNN.com". edition.cnn.com.
^ Baumann, Nick. ""First Pro-Choice Terrorist" Ted Shulman Indicted for Alleged Death Threats".
^ "Manhattan Man Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Illegally Threatening Pro-Life Advocates". FBI.

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[1] "Dems warn against violence as protesters gather at justices' homes". www.ny1.com.

[2] Doherty, Erin (May 9, 2022). "Psaki: Biden believes protests shouldn't include "violence" or "threats"". Axios.

[3] S.A.P, El Mercurio (April 24, 2008). "Senador Naranjo condena bomba en Universidad de Los Andes | Emol.com". Emol.

[4] "Germany's 'Red Zora' terrorist spared jail - Independent Online Edition > Europe". Archived from the original on 2007-05-15. Retrieved 2022-05-13.

[5] "Intentan quemar la Iglesia de Santa Marina de Sevilla". ELMUNDO. January 5, 2014.

[6] "Right to Life of Michigan says volunteer was shot while canvassing". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2022-09-25.

[7] Cramer, Maria; Jiménez, Jesus (June 8, 2022). "Armed Man Traveled to Justice Kavanaugh's Home to Kill Him, Officials Say". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.

[8] "US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh". June 9, 2022 – via www.bbc.com.

[9] "Pro-choice group claims arson attack on Wisconsin anti-abortion office". the Guardian. May 10, 2022.

[10] Ploeg, Luke Vander; Lathers, Addison (May 8, 2022). "Anti-Abortion Group in Wisconsin Is Hit by Arson, Authorities Say". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.

[:0-11] Smith, Zachary Snowdon. "Reproductive-Rights Radicals Claim Responsibility For Arson Attack On Wisconsin Anti-Abortion Office". Forbes.

[12] Rosenberg, Eli; Ringle • •, Evan (8 May 2022). "Pro-Choice Protester Detained After Swinging Bike Lock at Anti-Abortion Speaker".

[13] Swanson, Sady. "West Fort Collins Catholic church vandalized with pro-abortion rights message Saturday". Fort Collins Coloradoan.

[14] Paul Duggan (2022-06-27). "Virginia church vandalized after Supreme Court ruling on abortion". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.

[15] Kravetz, Andy. "Arson blamed in fire that caused $250,000 in damage to Peoria Women's Care Center". Peoria Journal Star.

[16] "Fires heavily damage anti-abortion ministry in ABQ; FBI investigation launched - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com.

[17] Mendoza, Madalyn (March 25, 2015). "Affidavit: Woman, 52, threw Molotov cocktail at prayer group outside Austin Planned Parenthood". mySA.

[18] "Police: Shooting suspect offended by anti-abortion material - CNN.com". edition.cnn.com.

[19] Baumann, Nick. ""First Pro-Choice Terrorist" Ted Shulman Indicted for Alleged Death Threats".

[20] "Manhattan Man Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Illegally Threatening Pro-Life Advocates". FBI.

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