(Washington, DC) - The American Center for Law and Justice, an international public interest law firm specializing in constitutional law, said today's approval of a ban on partial-birth abortion by the U.S. House of Representatives is an important victory for the preservation of human life.

"We're delighted that the House acted without delay to approve the final version of legislation banning the gruesome procedure known as partial-birth abortion," said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ, which has worked with members of Congress on the measure. "This vote represents an important victory for the preservation of human life and signifies the beginning of another legal battle to be underway soon regarding the constitutionality of the law. Once the measure is approved by the Senate and signed into law by President Bush, the pro-abortion lobby will bring legal challenges immediately. We have worked closely with those who crafted this measure. We are confident that the ban will survive a constitutional challenge and we are committed to defending this law in court."

The American Center for Law and Justice is an international public interest law firm specializing in constitutional law and pro-life issues. The ACLJ is based in Washington, D.C. and its web site is www.aclj.org.