Application of RICO to Advocacy Groups
Subcommittee members heard testimony on the application of a racketeering law to abortion protestors when threats or violence are involved. … read more
Subcommittee members heard testimony on the application of a racketeering law to abortion protestors when threats or violence are involved. The Racketeering-Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) was originally intended to combat organized crime. Witnesses included Ms. Lyons, an abortion clinic bombing victim, and other pro-choice organization representatives. close
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- Louis Bograd Representative American Civil Liberties Union
- Thomas Brejcha Representative Pro-Life Law Center
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Fay Clayton Attorney
- Gerald Lynch Professor Columbia University->Law School
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Emily Lyons Victim
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