Women's Clinic Group closes after protests, moves to Bloomfield Hills

Women's Clinic Group closes after protests, moves to Bloomfield Hills - theoaklandpress.com: After almost a year of anti-abortion activists rallying outside the Women's Clinic Group in Independence Township, abortion practitioner Dr. Theodore Roumell packed up his bags and moved the facility to Bloomfield Hills early this month.

Sharon Levin, Vice President and General Counsel of the National Abortion Federation, said this is the only time she has heard of a clinic moving after opposition.

“Many of our members have had to deal with harassment, threats and sometimes even violence,” said Levin. “Obviously, people have a First Amendment right to express their opinion. When people are simply expressing their opinion, it's not against the law. When they take the step to discourage people from seeking legal, constitutionally protected medical services, that is not okay.”

Soon after the clinic moved, the nonprofit group 40 Days for Life started praying in front of the new building, located at 43390 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills. The receptionist at Women’s Clinic Group declined comment.

Editor: She must be living under a rock if she's never heard of a clinic moving due to opposition.