Are cease-and-desist letters sent to Utah abortion providers ‘political stunt’ or ‘bold stand’? – By Marjorie Cortez (Deseret News) / Sept 16, 2022
No legislative leaders signed the letters signed by coalition of Republican lawmakers
Cease-and-desist letters sent by a coalition of Republican lawmakers to Utah abortion providers, attorneys, a physician and others that warned “elective abortion remains a felony criminal offense” were described Friday as “political stunt” by one recipient while a pro-life organization described it as “bold” stand.
The letters were sent on Utah House of Representatives letterhead and signed by 24 GOP lawmakers. The letters also included the signatures of two people who are not members of the body, Republican House candidates Katy Hall and Stephanie Gricius.
One signer, Rep. Steve Handy, R-Layton, told KSL NewRadio’s Jeff Caplan on Thursday that he was withdrawing his signature.
“My understanding when I was presented the letter that it was more cautionary. It seems to me that the letter is a little harsher than I recall agreeing to sign on to,” he said.
