Kris Mayes’ Assault on Pregnancy Resource Centers: A Risk to Life and Truth

By Katarina White |

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has escalated her scrutiny of Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs) by launching a controversial consumer fraud report against these organizations that provide crucial support to women facing crises. Such actions raise alarms about the implications when a powerful official targets groups that uphold the value of life. This situation begs the question: what message does it send when state law enforcement is wielded against organizations offering essential, no-cost services?

Mayes claims in her report that PRCs “almost never say on their websites that they do not provide abortion care or referrals.” This assertion is misleading and fundamentally flawed. Expecting a PRC to highlight its lack of abortion services is akin to asking a dentist to clarify that they do not perform surgery unrelated to oral health. This issue appears contrived, aiming to tarnish the reputation of these centers while highlighting a troubling misuse of institutional power.

Concerns deepen with the potential passage of Proposition 139, which aims to establish abortion as a constitutional right in Arizona. Such a measure would embolden officials like Mayes to further undermine organizations advocating for unborn lives. If enacted, this amendment could extend legal access to abortion up until birth and exacerbate obstacles for PRCs, rendering them vulnerable to governmental interference and harassment. The current campaign against PRCs may be only the precursor to more significant threats.

The Aid to Women Center exemplifies the important work conducted by PRCs, offering services that range from free pregnancy tests to parenting classes. This facility aids women in navigating unplanned pregnancies with empathy and constructive options. However, under Mayes’ framework, their refusal to provide abortions equates to fraud. Ironically, the real deception lies in portraying abortion as healthcare, while organizations like the Aid to Women Center dedicate their efforts to protecting life.

Mayes’ actions towards PRCs are not rooted in a quest for transparency; rather, they reflect a desire to suppress those who advocate for life. If Proposition 139 succeeds, it would likely strengthen the push against PRCs, complicating access to genuine reproductive healthcare for women. Rather than vilifying these centers, our attorney general should recognize them as true advocates for women’s health.

Katarina White serves as a Board Member for Arizona Right to Life. To gain further insights and engage, visit the Arizona Right to Life website.