Press Releases and Statements

DFLA Statement on the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson

07 April 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

By Rev. Harriet Bradley, Director of African American Outreach & President of Democrats for Life of Georgia Democrats For Life of America congratulates Ms. Ketanji Brown Jackson on being confirmed to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. We are grateful for her service to our country and cheer her historic role as the first Black woman to serve on our nation’s highest court. Her experience in our judicial system as a public defender and a judge will enrich her service as a Supreme Court Justice. Her confirmation is an encouragement to all women–but especially African American women–that with hard work, they can excel in spite of systemic inequalities. We...

Democrats Condemn Passage of HB 1279

15 March 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Call on Colorado Legislators To Seek Equity for Pregnancy Outcomes Denver, Colorado, March 15, 2022 - Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) urges Colorado Senators to oppose dangerous abortion legislation recently passed by the State House. Instead, DFLA demands common ground solutions to address the inequity of pregnancy outcomes in the state. “The legislature should table this legislation and make a concerted effort to work to provide equity in pregnancy outcomes - particularly for poor and minority women who are overrepresented in abortion numbers,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life. “HB 1279's focus on abortion as the “priority option” does not address...

DFLA Calls on DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison to Resign

01 February 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Refusal to Include Pro-Life Democrats in Big Tent Cited as Key Reason Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – Democrats for Life of America (DLFA) calls on Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Jaime Harrison to resign. He has refused to meet with pro-life Democratic elected officials and party activists. “Today marks 10 months and 20 days of DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison refusing to meet,” said Jess Meeth, Communications Director of DFLA. “With Democrats facing challenging mid-term elections, now is not the time to exclude and allienate Democratic allies.” On March 12 at 10:48 AM, DFLA requested a meeting with Harrison. DFLA continued to follow-up at least once a month with no commitment...