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Controversy over pro-life meeting at Idaho coffee shop

Overview

On August 17, a group of approximately 10 to 12 pro-life activists, including Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life of America, were asked to leave Wydaho Roasters, a coffee shop in Driggs, Idaho. The group had gathered to organize a local chapter of the Campaign for Abortion Free Cities. Hawkins reported that the meeting was “quiet, respectful” and that the group were paying customers, but the shop owner demanded they leave and reportedly compared the advocates to members of the KKK.

Following the incident, the confrontation gained traction on social media. The shop owner, Jim Sheehan, stated that while the KKK analogy was a “mistake,” he stood by his decision to deny the group space. The circulation of video footage led to reports of harassment against Sheehan, including anonymous messages containing his home address. In response to the escalating tension, Sheehan deactivated the business’s website, social media accounts, and phone line to protect his family and staff. Hawkins has since joined calls for “calm and mutual respect.”

Entities

Students for Life of America · Driggs, Idaho · Wydaho Roasters · Jim Sheehan · Kristan Hawkins

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Wydaho Roasters owner faces backlash after pro-life meeting clash

    An Idaho coffee shop owner and pro-life leaders are calling for calm following a viral confrontation in Driggs that led to threats and harassment after a meeting was denied.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Pro-life activists removed from Idaho coffee shop

    Pro-life activists, including Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins, were reportedly asked to leave a coffee shop in Driggs, Idaho, after being compared to the KKK by the owner.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · freerepublic.com · lifezette.com · localnews8.com · louderwithcrowder.com · toddstarnes.com · twitchy.com