Abortion in the United States
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Victory for pro-life speech in land of Lincoln
Illinois has agreed to halt its enforcement of a law that restricts the speech and advertising of pro-life crisis pregnancy... Read more
UPDATE: Woman to leave Texas to get abortion after state Supreme Court blocks ruling
A woman who sued Texas state officials so she could obtain an abortion has decided to get an abortion in... Read more
Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that would have allowed woman to get abortion
A Dec. 7 ruling would have temporarily restricted state officials from enforcing Texas abortion laws against hospitals and doctors who... Read more
Supreme Courts in three states set to hear abortion case arguments
This week state Supreme Courts in Arizona, Wyoming, and New Mexico will hear oral arguments for litigation related to the... Read more
Report: Interstate travel for abortion doubled from 2020 to 2023
In spite of the increase, pro-life activists pointed out that a recent increase in live births nationally shows that pro-life... Read more
After pro-life loss in Ohio, Columbus bishop announces several initiatives to promote life
Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes has announced several pro-life and spiritual initiatives that the prelate hopes will make abortion “unthinkable.” Read more
Texas judge’s ruling that woman can have abortion leaves hospitals liable to prosecution
Attorney General Ken Paxton warned that the court order will not shield the doctor, the hospital, or anyone else from... Read more
Congress drops amendment banning military spending on abortion and sex change surgeries
A draft of the compromise version released Thursday revealed the House backed off from both the abortion and transgender amendments... Read more
Wisconsin court rules that pro-life law doesn’t apply to abortion
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper wrote in her Dec. 5 ruling that the 1849 law “does not apply... Read more
Sen. Tuberville ends pro-life blockade for hundreds of military appointments
The blockade was a protest against a Defense Department policy that provides paid leave and travel reimbursement for service members... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a swing vote on abortion, dies
President Ronald Reagan nominated O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court in July 1981, fulfilling a campaign promise to name the... Read more
Pending decision by human rights court threatens to legalize abortion throughout Latin America
The abortion lobby has seized on the case of Beatriz, a Salvadoran woman who was seriously ill and pregnant with... Read more
Activist group pushes to enshrine abortion rights in Arkansas constitution
An activist group in Arkansas this week announced an effort to pass a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to... Read more
Some pro-life lawmakers urge new approach amid electoral results
Some pro-life lawmakers are trying to moderate their position on abortion in response to these results, but others are doubling... Read more
Hallow app CEO defends partnership with Liam Neeson, a supporter of abortion
Hallow CEO Alex Jones defended the collaboration saying that the company is “proudly” pro-life. Read more
After losses, pro-life movement sees need to adjust strategy for 2024 referendums
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, every pro-life ballot referendum that has landed on... Read more
Oklahoma sues Biden administration in dispute over abortion, federal family planning funds
The funding “has been terminated solely because Oklahoma will not commit to providing referrals for abortion,” the lawsuit claims. Read more
Elderly pro-life activist with ‘significant medical issues’ convicted on FACE Act charge
Paulette Harlow of Kingston, Massachusetts, 75, was convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Read more
U.S. bishops approve voting guide that calls abortion ‘preeminent priority’
“The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks our most vulnerable and voiceless brothers and sisters,”... Read more
Polish New Left party pushes pro-abortion bills in new coalition government
Current laws prohibit all surgical and chemical abortions except when the life of the mother is at risk or the... Read more
