Crisis Pregnancy Centers do NOT provide abortions or refer patients to clinics that will provide abortion. They also DO NOT provide non-judgmental options counseling (which, btw, all abortion providers do!). But if you look at their deceptive advertisements, an unsuspecting and vulnerable pregnant person would easily think otherwise. Using phrases like “abortion counseling,” “free pregnancy tests,” or “pregnancy resources,” this misleading language tricks people into thinking if they come through these doors, they’ll receive comprehensive information and services about the full range of reproductive health options for free. Through Yelp, Google, and other review sites, you can combat this misinformation. Follow the steps below and get reviewing!
Start or join an action IRL and boldly expose fake clinics in your community. This guide walks you through researching your local landscape, coordinating with reproductive justice partners, choosing smart targets, and keeping your action fun, funny, and media ready with signs, chants, flyers, and clear demands that call out deception and shame.
A step by step guide to documenting false advertising, deceptive medical claims, and impersonation by anti abortion fake clinics. Learn how to protect your privacy, gather screenshots, and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission to help stop clinics that pretend to offer abortion care.
Know your rights when you take to the streets. The ACLU’s Protesters’ Rights guide explains your First Amendment-protected right to peacefully assemble and express your views, and what limits law enforcement and government officials may lawfully place on protest activity.