On Tuesday, Senator Mark Johnson joined thousands of Minnesotans at the state Capitol in St. Paul for the annual March for Life to give voice to the idea that human rights belong to all human beings – including unborn children and their mothers. The annual March marked the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. These decisions made abortion legal for any reason and stripped unborn children the protection of the law.

“Today marks the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade decision. It’s a shame not every legislator was out here, but I am honored to join many Senate colleagues and thousands of Minnesotans on the capitol steps today for the annual March for Life. It gives us a chance to reflect on the millions of lives lost and pledge to continue to advocate for those who don’t have a voice,” said Senator Mark Johnson.  “As a father of three, this issue is near to my heart as I know the value of children, their uniqueness, and what they will someday offer to this world.  Life is sacred. As long as I serve in this office I will work to give every single one of those children a chance to live.”

Following the March, legislators and Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) introduced their 2019 legislative agenda during a brief program on the Capitol steps. The organization will work with lawmakers to enact legislation ensuring women have the option to view their ultrasound before undergoing an abortion. Ultrasound is usually performed before an abortion, but women generally aren’t offered the chance to see. Similar legislation passed through both the Minnesota House and Senate last year, but it was vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton.