Abortion in the United States
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Analysis: What’s next for the Supreme Court and abortion?
Monday’s ruling in June Medical Services v. Russo came as a major letdown for the pro-life movement in the U.S.,... Read more
6,666 abortions performed in Ireland last year after repeal of pro-life law
A total of 6,666 abortions were performed in Ireland in the first year following the repeal of the country’s pro-life... Read more
Analysis: Justice Roberts has some pro-lifers rethinking strategy
In 2005, John Roberts’ confirmation as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court was hailed by many pro-life groups as... Read more
Louisiana abortion law's author denounces Supreme Court decision
Lawmakers, legal scholars, and pro-life leaders all criticized a Supreme Court ruling on Monday that overturned state safety regulations for abortion... Read more
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court delivered two decisions Monday on cases concerning life issues. Among a total of three decisions issued by... Read more
Pro-life laws advance in Iowa, Mississippi, Tennessee
Three state legislatures have passed new restrictions on abortion: a heartbeat-based abortion ban in Tennessee; a 24-hour waiting period on... Read more
President of German Catholic Women's Federation confirms support for Planned Parenthood
The president of the leading Catholic women’s organization in Germany has declared her support for "reproductive rights" – including, "as... Read more
In final vote, UK Parliament approves N Ireland legal abortion rules
The British Parliament has given final approval to permissive abortion rules in Northern Ireland, in effect since March, despite the... Read more
‘Huge disappointment’ as UK House of Lords backs Northern Ireland abortion regulations
The House of Lords backed new abortion regulations for Northern Ireland by an overwhelming majority Monday, after the Northern Ireland... Read more
A new baby needs 12 diapers a day. Students for Life aims to help
The organizers of diaper drives aim to help the parents of young children meet a need that can get costly:... Read more
HHS protects doctors who object to abortion, transgender surgery
On Friday, the Trump administration finalized a new rule to protect doctors’ right to object to abortion and “gender reassignment”... Read more
Record abortion figures in England and Wales ‘a national tragedy’
A record number of abortions took place in England and Wales in 2019, according to official figures published Thursday. Read more
Would-be Satanists again fail to make case against Missouri abortion law
A federal appellate court has dismissed a second lawsuit filed by a member of the Satanic Temple against Missouri’s informed... Read more
Coronavirus lockdown sees abortion rate drop in Mexico City
Abortion clinics in Mexico City are reporting decreases in abortion by as much as 40% due to the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Bishop urges Catholics to reject ‘detestable’ changes to Guernsey abortion law
A bishop urged Catholics Sunday to resist “fundamentally detestable” efforts to liberalize abortion laws on an island in the English... Read more
El Salvador pro-life groups decry 'misleading' CBS report amid abortion fight
Pro-life leaders in El Salvador say a recent CBS News report on abortion in the country is misleading, and does... Read more
Human rights groups decry effort to promote abortion in pandemic response
A total of 434 human rights organizations from 16 countries have released a manifesto condemning the push from external groups... Read more
Assembly rejects ‘imposition’ of abortion regulations on Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly voted Tuesday in favor of a motion rejecting the “imposition” of abortion legislation by the Westminster... Read more
Bishops join woman with Down syndrome in call to change N Ireland abortion law
Bishops in Northern Ireland have strongly backed a call by a campaigner with Down syndrome to reject a law permitting... Read more
More than 300,000 attend Argentina's online March for Life
Argentina’s digital March for Life May 30 drew 390,000 participants on Facebook alone, according to preliminary numbers for march organizers. Read more
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