Abortion in the United States
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Lord Alton: Abortion law imposed on N Ireland by UK Parliament
The British Parliament is imposing its will on the citizens of Northern Ireland by passing legislation decriminalizing abortion there, one... Read more
Michigan considers two pro-life ballot initiatives
The Michigan Catholic Conference is urging state residents to support a petition drive for an initiative to ban “dismemberment abortions”... Read more
Planned Parenthood eschews federal funding to continue abortion referrals
As a new regulation takes effect, barring Title X recipients from making abortion referrals, Planned Parenthood has reportedly decided to... Read more
Colorado petition seeks to bring late-term abortion ban to the ballot
A pro-life group in Colorado is leading a signature drive in the hopes of asking voters in 2020 whether to... Read more
Amid internal dispute over mission, Planned Parenthood president pushed out
Citing disagreements with board leaders over whether Planned Parenthood should focus on health care or abortion advocacy, the organization’s president... Read more
HHS brings Protect Life Rule into effect
The Trump administration announced Monday evening that parts of the Protect Life Rule, which prohibits recipients of Title X family... Read more
For pregnant women facing poverty, pro-life groups offer resources for success
Poor women are the most likely population to obtain an abortion. Read more
USCCB official: NEA abortion support 'appalling'
The National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly last weekend adopted agenda items recognizing the “fundamental right to abortion under Roe... Read more
Court denies stay against Title X Protect Life Rule
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday that a new Title X rule banning organizations in reciept... Read more
Finalizing HHS rule on 'hidden abortion' charges is urgent, senator says
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith insisted that bringing in a new rule to end hidden abortion costs in insurance policies is a... Read more
Ohio bill would introduce fetal development into school curriculum
A recently introduced bill in Ohio would add scientific information about the development of the unborn child to the state’s... Read more
Mother sues over missed Down syndrome diagnosis, says she would have aborted
The mother of a 4 year-old with Down syndrome is suing the National Health Service of the United Kingdom for... Read more
Thousands of Irish pro-lifers rally in Dublin, say abortion law must go
An estimated 10,000 Irish pro-life advocates attended the first major pro-life rally and march in Ireland since the country implemented... Read more
Illinois lawmakers aim to repeal parental notification for minors' abortions
The move follows the enactment of a state law recognizing a “fundamental right” to abortion in the state. Read more
HHS delays new conscience rights protections
A rule to protect the conscience rights of medical professionals will be delayed until the end of November, the Department... Read more
Supreme Court rejects case on abortion by dismemberment
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will not hear a case regarding an Alabama law banning abortions by... Read more
Democratic candidates tout abortion credentials in first debate
Taxpayer funding for abortions is a matter of “justice” for men and women Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro said during the... Read more
North Dakota abortion clinic files suit against state requirements
North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic, located in Fargo, is filing a lawsuit against two state laws that it claims force... Read more
Abortion is key issue for 2020 voters, new poll says
The study, conducted by Monmouth University, found that over a third of respondents rated abortion as either the “most important”... Read more
Ecuador march protests abortion, gay marriage
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador on June 22 in support of life, marriage, conscience protections,... Read more
