Before the Court in NIFLA v. Becerra
The Justices Weigh in on Compelled Speech in Crisis Pregnancy Centers
At 10:09 a.m. on March 20, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 16-1140, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates et al. v. Xavier Becerra et al. At 11:10 a.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Michael P. Farris, counsel of record for the Petitioners, and Joshua A. Kline, counsel of record for the Respondents. Argument on behalf of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates et al. JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR: Counsel, can you please explain to me what the difference is between the licensed…