Abortion in the United States
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Historic twin marches for life in Germany face disruptions and defiance
The dual marches drew thousands and were met with both enthusiasm and confrontation as counterdemonstrators attempted to disrupt the events. Read more
Three more pro-lifers guilty on FACE Act charges, face up to 11 years in prison
The activists were indicted on felony conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, also... Read more
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes abortions after ruling against 1840s abortion statute
Planned Parenthood said it made the decision to restore abortion services after “consultation with attorneys, physicians, partners, and other stakeholders.” Read more
Guatemalan pro-lifer concerned about president-elect’s position on abortion, gender ideology
“Unfortunately we do not see a very favorable outlook regarding these issues,” said Elena Gaytán of The Family Matters Association... Read more
New pro-life group prepares to administer Kansas’ $2 million abortion-alternative program
The program is “a social service with a material component” that helps pregnant women and mothers access food, diapers, counseling,... Read more
Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth
A Sept. 6 ruling of the court declared “unconstitutional the legal system that criminalizes abortion in the Federal Penal Code.” Read more
Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’
In a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules criminalization of abortion in Federal Penal Code unconstitutional
The court’s First Chamber ruled the criminalization unconstitutional “since it violates the human rights of women and persons with the... Read more
Pro-life doctors respond to OB-GYN group’s call for abortion ‘without restrictions’
Dr. Christopher Zahn of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argued that abortion “improves and saves lives.” Read more
Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins
The trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a... Read more
Thousands march for life in London
The ninth annual march processed through the city of Westminster in London and ended at the Houses of Parliament. Read more
Group behind abortion initiative sues Ohio over use of ‘unborn child’ in ballot language
The ballot language states the proposed amendment would prohibit abortion restrictions “before an unborn child is determined to be viable.” Read more
Florida man charged with double homicide in killing of girlfriend who refused abortion
Donovan Faison, 21, has been charged with two counts of felony homicide for the deaths of his 19-year-old girlfriend and... Read more
States and pro-life groups urge Supreme Court to end abortion ‘bubble’ zones
In all, 18 different amicus briefs were filed in support of pro-life free speech in a case involving Debra Vitagliano,... Read more
Ohio’s Issue 1 targets unborn children all nine months, Cincinnati archbishop says
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr warns that if the new ballot measure becomes law, it could harm women, families, and the unborn. Read more
At crowded GOP debate, candidates spar over Trump, abortion, conservative credentials
The Republican candidates sparred in the first debate over their respective qualifications for president, abortion ,and the legacy of Donald... Read more
Analysis: Do California’s Catholic universities have to include abortion in their health plans?
While state law mandates coverage of abortion and transgender treatments, insurance industry experts say colleges and universities may have options. Read more
Pennsylvania ends decadeslong funding for crisis pregnancy centers
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in a release about the announcement tied the decision explicitly to support for abortion. Read more
Appeals court sides with anti-abortion protesters in D.C. First Amendment dispute
The court ruled that the pro-life demonstrators had “plausibly” demonstrated that Washington police had violated their First Amendment rights. Read more
5th U.S. Circuit Court approves abortion pill restrictions, ends mail-order abortions
The court ruled that the FDA must reinstate restrictions in place before 2016, most notably banning administering the pills through... Read more
