“Abuse of Discretion” author Clarke Forsythe will lecture on the legal aspects of Roe v. Wade at a Students for Life event on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
“A lot of people say, ‘I’m pro-life,’ but don’t actually know anything about what’s happening in the legal system right now,” SFL President junior Nichole Chaney said.
Forsythe’s lecture will aim to inform students on the legal aspects of Roe v. Wade by citing specific court cases as examples.
“We went to D.C. for the March for Life because we want Congress to know that this should be overturned,” Chaney said. “We haven’t given up. If we know what’s happening in the court system, then we will be informed about what we can do to get small bills passed that slowly chip away at it.”
Following the lecture, Forsythe will be joined by Assistant Professor of Politics John Grant and Associate Professor of Philosophy Nathan Schlueter for a panel discussion and Q&A session with the audience.
“Last year, our panel discussed moral qualms with abortion. We asked questions like, ‘Why is this morally unjust?’ and, ‘Should we provide financially for people to have a baby if they get raped?’” Chaney said. “This is different. We’re focusing on informing students about Roe v. Wade from a solely legal perspective.”
The event will be held in Phillips Auditorium at 6:30 p.m., followed by an opportunity for students to purchase Forsythe’s book.
