Protect and Reject: ACLJ Urges Senate to Protect Life and Reject Embryonic Stem Cell Bill

"Stem cell research on human embryos represents a frontal assault on human life" - Jay Sekulow, ACLJ chief counsel

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2007—As the U.S. Senate begins debate tomorrow on S. 5-a measure that clears the way for the federal government, using tax dollars, to conduct research on stem cells taken from human embryos-the nation's top conservative public interest law firm is calling on Senators to protect life and reject the bill. In addition, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) is urging all Senators with a concern for human life to support S. 30, a measure that prohibits the creation of embryos for the purpose of research.

"Stem cell research on human embryos represents a frontal assault on human life," said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ, which is opposing the legislation. "To give a green light to this kind of experimentation is not only wrong, but morally and ethically unacceptable.  This measure clearly devalues human life. We remain dedicated to protecting the sanctity of human life and that's exactly what we're determined to do. That is why we are urging lawmakers to defeat S. 5 and approve S.  30."

The Senate is debating both measures this week and a vote is expected at the conclusion of those debates.

The American Center for Law and Justice has launched a national petition campaign to oppose legislative efforts to create human embryos for the purpose of research. Using radio, email, mail, and its Web site, thousands already have signed on to the ACLJ Petition to Protect Human Life.

Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice specializes in constitutional law and focuses on religious liberty litigation. The ACLJ is based in Washington, D.C.  and is online at www.aclj.org. The ACLJ online newsroom can be accessed at www.DeMossNewsPond.com/ACLJ. 
 

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