Abortion in the United States
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Republicans consider FACE Act repeal amid testimony on pro-life targeting
Under President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice, the law has almost exclusively been used to convict pro-life demonstrators. Read more
State tax credit for donations to maternity homes is a money saver, study shows
A pro-family tax credit program in Missouri saves taxpayers nearly $600,000 a year while supporting mothers, a report found. Read more
Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reassures pro-life senators with policy plans
Although Kennedy has supported legal abortion, he has told pro-life senators in closed-door meetings that he would oppose taxpayer funds... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court will hear case on South Carolina defunding Planned Parenthood
The court’s ruling will determine whether states can prevent funds from covering non-abortion services at abortion facilities. Read more
Judge acquits 76-year-old Canadian pro-life activist
Linda Gibbons was on trial for holding up a sign outside a Toronto abortion facility that performs abortions up to... Read more
Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills
The lawsuit, filed on Dec. 12, alleges that Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter gave abortion drugs to a woman across state... Read more
Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interview
Trump reaffirmed his support for IVF and said he would “probably” not restrict the abortion pill, though he refused to... Read more
Missouri attorney general defends pro-life abortion laws amid legal fight over new amendment
Missouri’s Amendment 3 mandates that the government “shall not deny or infringe upon a person’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” Read more
Trump could end Defense Department’s promotion of gender ideology, abortion
Under Joe Biden’s administration, the DOD has used taxpayer money to fund gender transitions and abortion-related travel expenses for service... Read more
More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding
One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life
The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23 to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025... Read more
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards
During Cecile Richards’ tenure as president of Planned Parenthood the number of abortions performed by that organization increased by more... Read more
Data show abortions dropped by nearly 40% in Iowa after six-week ban
The Iowa figures reflect similar drops in abortion seen around the country in the wake of shifting abortion laws. Read more
Meet the pro-life prisoners whom Trump is expected to pardon
During President Joe Biden’s tenure as president, the DOJ has brought FACE Act charges against more than 30 people who... Read more
Wyoming governor pledges to appeal after judge blocks state pro-life laws
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The... Read more
Conservative policy leader: First Amendment, pro-life cause at stake on Nov. 5
In an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on Friday, Kevin Roberts addressed the anticipated crisis of nonvoters... Read more
Florida’s abortion amendment appears to fall short as spending intensifies ahead of election
Amendment 4, titled the “Right to Abortion Initiative,” would enshrine the “right” to abortion in the state’s constitution. Read more
Pro-life laws aren’t driving surge in infant deaths, OB-GYN expert says
Several studies published since Roe was repealed in June 2022 claim to have found a link between restrictive abortion policies... Read more
10 states will vote on abortion on Election Day. Here’s a look at each
Several of the state ballot proposals in front of voters threaten current pro-life protections, particularly a number of proposed constitutional... Read more
