Abortion in the United States
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March for life and family in Mexico opposes abortion, organized crime
Pro-life advocates took to the streets throughout Mexico on Sept. 21 to march for life, family, and conscience protections. Read more
Judicial nominee quizzed over undergrad abortion op-ed
A federal judicial nominee during his confirmation process was questioned by a U.S. senator over an op-ed on abortion that he... Read more
In South Korea, abortion performed on wrong woman by mistake
Police in South Korea are investigating a doctor who mistakenly performed an abortion on the wrong woman in August. Read more
Pro-lifers condemn testing of 'chemical coat hanger' on African women
Pro-life advocates have condemend clinical testing of second trimester chemical abortions on women in West Africa. Read more
Draft law would preserve abortion pill restrictions
The Support and Value Expectant Moms and Babies Act (SAVE) was introduced Thursday in response to efforts to broaden access to... Read more
Maine bishop laments failed challenge to assisted suicide and abortion laws
Bishop Robert Deeley of Portland, Maine, has expressed his disappointment at the failure of efforts to force a public vote... Read more
Philosophy professor: Live Action, Facebook dispute shows definitions matter
A dispute has developed between Facebook fact checkers and a pro-life group about whether abortion is ever medically necessary. One... Read more
Oklahoma judge denies effort to halt ban on D&E abortions
The Oklahoma County District Court has denied a motion to pause a law banning a common abortion procedure during the... Read more
California Catholic Conference asks governor to veto college abortion bill
California legislators passed a bill Friday that would require all state universities to offer medication abortions, despite the objections of... Read more
Ousted Planned Parenthood president says board violating contract on terms of exit
Dr. Leana Wen, the former president of Planned Parenthood whom the board fired in July amid a dispute over the... Read more
More than 2,000 aborted remains discovered at doctor's home
An investigation has been launched by police after more than 2,000 remains of aborted children were found at the former home of... Read more
Following state, federal funding cuts, two abortion clinics close in Cincinnati
In response to new federal and state regulations restricting funding of abortion clinics, Planned Parenthood announced Monday that two of... Read more
Tulsi Gabbard supports late-term abortion ban
Gabbard’s statement appears to signal a break with her own legislative record, and the consensus of the Democratic presidential field. Read more
‘Disgraceful injustice’: Thousands protest law to force abortion on N Ireland
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Belfast on Saturday to protest against the impending legalization of... Read more
In response to restrictions, Planned Parenthood expands telemedicine program
After several months of new pro-life legislation aimed at restricting abortion or defunding Planned Parenthood, the organization’s national branch has... Read more
'Despicable,' 'repugnant,' 'extremist': Pro-life activists respond to Bernie Sanders on abortion
Pro-life leaders have denounced Sen. Bernie Sanders statement that he would repeal the Mexico City policy and promote abortion in... Read more
Medical groups support North Carolina's 20-week abortion limit
Four non-profit medical groups have filed a brief with a federal appeals court in support of a 20-week abortion limit... Read more
Judge dismisses wrongful death suit filed on behalf of aborted baby
A judge in Alabama has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a six-week old aborted baby. Read more
Analysis: What is next for pro-life legislation?
A Missouri decision this week calls into question whether any legislation is possible on abortion in the first two trimesters... Read more
Federal court upholds block on Indiana 'parental notification' abortion law
A federal appeals court today upheld an injunction that blocks an Indiana law designed to require parental notification for minors... Read more
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