A group of so-called crisis pregnancy centers were in court Tuesday, arguing that a recent state warning alleging the centers engage in deceptive practices is a “misinformed and unwarranted assault” that “unfairly tarnishes their reputations.” A group of seven crisis pregnancy centers brought the case against New Jersey over an alert the Division of Consumer Affairs sent out in December, warning that crisis pregnancy centers look to prevent people from accessing abortion and contraception, sometimes by providing false or misleading information.
The centers deny these claims and are requesting documents from the state that provide the basis for the consumer alert, also accusing New Jersey of wrongfully denying their request for records. State attorneys contend the pregnancy centers don’t have a right to information behind the consumer alert. A decision on the case is expected soon.
