US House passes bill protecting basic human rights of abortion survivors
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Burke regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage Thursday of the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act:
“Every human life is valuable, and every baby deserves to be protected. ADF commends Rep. Ann Wagner for introducing the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act—a strong affirmation of the inherent dignity and basic human rights afforded to vulnerable children. This crucial legislation rightfully ensures babies who survive attempted abortions receive the same level of medical care as any other child. Now and always, the protection of life ought to be prioritized, so we thank Speaker Mike Johnson and the U.S. House for taking this bold, unapologetic stand for the voiceless.”
Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.
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ABOUT Denise Burke
Denise Burke serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a member of the Center for Public Policy. In this role, her efforts are directed toward protecting life from conception to natural death and defending the conscience rights of health care professionals. Prior to joining ADF, Burke served as vice president of legal affairs for Americans United for Life. She began her career with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, United States Air Force, both on active duty and in the reserve. Rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel, she served as an instructor at the USAF JAG School and on the editorial board of the Air Force Law Review. In response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Burke volunteered to serve again on active duty. In recognition of her service, the Air Force awarded her the Meritorious Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. A member of the state bar of Texas, Burke is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and multiple federal district and appellate courts. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Maryland, followed by her Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University.