The American Center for Law and Justice has filed a lawsuit against the National Archives alleging that visitors were ordered to remove or cover pro-life clothing.
The National Archives building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., 1973. It is the original headquarters of the National Archives and Records Administration.
According to the ACLJ, a security officer at the archives told the group that their political apparel was"disturbing the peace" and could"incite others." The text of the pro-life shirt reportedly read,"MARCH 4 LIFE 2014: Saint Cecilia's Youth Group, Glen Carbon, IL."Pro-Life demonstrators walking on the National Mall during the 2023 March for Life.
"Earlier this week, a lawsuit was filed against the National Archives and Records Administration stating that on the morning of January 20, 2023, the day of the March for Life, several visitors to our museum in Washington, D.C., were told by NARA security officers 'to remove or cover their attire because of their pro-life messages,'" the National Archives' statement read.
In its message, the administration acknowledged the symbolism of the alleged incident occurring within the same building housing landmark civil rights documents, such as the
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