February 11, 1994—After the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Racketeering and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) can be used to sue pro-life activists—the first of what would be three high court rulings in the epic NOW v. Scheidler lawsuit—the League sends letters to pro-life groups all across the country urging them not to be discouraged, but to become more active in their advocacy for life. League Director Joe Scheidler vows the ruling won’t slow the League down one bit.