Catholics for Life
Amicus Curiae
James J. Lynch, Jr., Counsel of RecordCatholics for Life is a nonprofit association formed to support women during pregnancy crises and advocate nonviolent resistance to abortion. James J. Lynch, Jr. has a private general law practice in Sacramento, California. He received his law degree from the University of the Pacific in 1978. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Petitioners as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on July 12, 2002.This Court has recognized that unconstitutional conduct which has been widespread and in long use cannot stand, and that with respect to the Constitution, stare decisis…