Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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AG Todd Rokita Issues Statement on Texas Judge Striking Biden-Era Abortion Rule

INDIANAPOLIS (June 27, 2025) — Indiana Right to Life applauds a statement made Wednesday by Attorney General Todd Rokita regarding the recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas vacating a Biden era abortion rule designed to protect abortion providers from transparency. "We're moving forward with our goal to protect life and working to undo the many [...]

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U.K. Premiere of “Live Not By Lies” Shines Spotlight on Erosion of Freedom in the West

Feature premiere of timely documentary highlights erosion of freedom of expression in Britain, including through recent prosecutions of citizens who have silently prayed near abortion facilities NYT Bestselling author Rod Dreher, film writer/director Isaiah Smallman, and victims of state censorship including Adam Smith-Connor (convicted for silent prayer) to attend black tie evening on Monday 30th […] The post U.K. Premiere of “Live Not By Lies” Shines Spotlight on Erosion of Freedom in the West appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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Wesley J. Smith to Pro-Life Movement: Save Lives, Not Souls

Wesley J. Smith recently participated in a Symposium hosted by the Human Life Review. He was asked to react to the following statement: In the decades between Roe v. Wade and Dobbs, most prolifers believed that Americans were more or less opposed to legalized abortion on demand because a) this was the case in 1973; b) it was imposed on us from above by “raw judicial power,” rather than legislated; and c) surveys repeatedly showed substantial percentages of Americans being disquieted by abortion, especially when you got beyond the hard cases and the earliest weeks of pregnancy. In the first yea

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The States’ Response to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Three years ago, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overruled Roe v. Wade and returned the abortion issue to the democratic process. Following the Dobbs decision, there was a drastic shift in abortion law and policy, especially within the states. Clarke D. Forsythe, Senior Counsel, and Carolyn McDonnell, Litigation Counsel, explore these changes in the […] The post The States’ Response to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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We Asked, You Answered! Pro-Life Perspectives

We asked pro-life volunteers, advocates and everyday people, what does the public need to know about the pro-life movement? Here’s what they said: “I would say just the general education of how an abortion procedure is performed. That is the one thing I have seen changed the most minds about abortion access. Also, what... The post We Asked, You Answered! Pro-Life Perspectives appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .

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Big wins for children, life and truth—here’s what’s happening

Dear Friend, Three years ago, the Supreme Court handed down one of the most important pro-life victories in our nation’s history—and today, we’re seeing ripple effects that are shaping our courts, our laws and our culture. From major legal wins to bold new protections for children, momentum is building—and your Family Policy Alliance is right […]

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Dobbs at Three: A Victory—and a Warning

Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and shifted abortion regulation to the states. While this ruling has led to significant legal victories and protections for life, new challenges such as the rise of chemical abortions and pro-abortion amendments threaten progress. Life Legal remains committed to defending life through strategic litigation and frontline support—your help is crucial in this ongoing fight. The post Dobbs at Three: A Victory—and a Warning appeared first on .

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Steps to the Fall of Roe

1: PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS The first event was actually thanks to the foresight of pro-life advocates before the Roe decision was even in place: the formation of the first pregnancy resource centers or PRCs. The first PRCs began to appear in 1967 and with the Roe v. Wade decision being passed down in 1973, the rate of […] The post Steps to the Fall of Roe appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Americans United for Life Celebrates the Third Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

(Washington, D.C.): Today marks the historic victory for life when, three years ago to the day, the Supreme Court of the United States issued the opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, striking down the “grievously wrong” precedent of Roe and Casey. Since a constitutional “right” to abortion has no longer been the law […] The post Americans United for Life Celebrates the Third Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Because Roe Fell, the Church Must Continue to Rise

Today marks the three year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates of death into our nation. For nearly 50 years, over 63 million innocent lives were lost under its shadow. But the Church did not stay silent. For years, believers across the nation prayed, […] The post Because Roe Fell, the Church Must Continue to Rise first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Every Life Matters—Defending the Unborn in a Post-Roe America

Conservative Ladies of America interviews OB/GYN William Lile about fetal development, abortion and pro-life strategy after Dobbs. The discussion presents a medical and advocacy case for protecting unborn children while urging the movement to remain engaged in state and national debates.

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Dobbs: The Ongoing Battle For Life

Tomorrow is June 24th. Does that mean anything to you? If it doesn’t, I humbly suggest that it should! And hopefully after reading this column, you will never again forget the importance of June 24th. Just as January 22nd is a date of immense significance to the pro-life movement, so too is June 24th. The… The post Dobbs: The Ongoing Battle For Life appeared first on Human Life International .

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A Father’s Regret: Kelsey Grammer and the Abortion He Can’t Forget

Kelsey Grammer is best known for his legendary role as Dr. Frasier Crane—first on Cheers, then on Frasier, the long-running sitcom that brought the character even deeper into our hearts. Off-screen, Grammer has long been admired for his rich baritone voice, sharp wit, and vulnerability as an actor. But behind the fame lies a story […] The post A Father’s Regret: Kelsey Grammer and the Abortion He Can’t Forget appeared first on Save the Storks .

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New Data: 1 in 10 Hurt by Abortion Pill; And California Doubles Down

California Family Council (CFC) is sounding the alarm on a sweeping abortion bill in California, AB 260, which is headed to the Senate Appropriations Committee after passing the Assembly and clearing two Senate hearings. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Napa), is being hailed by pro-abortion advocates as a shield against out-of-state legal interference, but […] The post New Data: 1 in 10 Hurt by Abortion Pill; And California Doubles Down first appeared on California Family Council .

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England crosses another abortion red line

The House of Commons has just voted to decriminalise self‑induced abortions up to birth. What this means is that a woman can abort her child at any stage up to birth and not face criminal penalties. This shocking decision is the biggest change in the English law pertaining to this issue since the Abortion Act […] The post England crosses another abortion red line first appeared on The Iona Institute .

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In Adriana Smith case, a clear moral resolution

Geraghty discusses the birth of Adriana Smith's son after she was declared brain dead during pregnancy. The commentary considers the ethical justification for continued support and disputes claims that Georgia's abortion law necessarily dictated her care.

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The Church Must Lead in the Fight Against Abortion

In part one of our two-part series on The Church and Abortion, “Dear Pastor: Your Congregation Needs Your Voice on Abortion”, we addressed why organizations like Human Coalition are necessary given that the Church is pro-life and why the Church alone is not sufficient to solve the issue of abortion today. Today, we’ll dive deeper […] The post The Church Must Lead in the Fight Against Abortion appeared first on Human Coalition .

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A Call to Moral Reformation: Let us protect life and uphold truth

Chief Executive Andrea Williams shares her thoughts following the decriminalisation of abortion up-to-birth The Bible says, “You shall not kill.” Good and just laws echo the same truth: the intentional taking of innocent life is wrong. Yet today in our nation, we grieve the loss of over 10.8 million people who never had the chance ... The post A Call to Moral Reformation: Let us protect life and uphold truth appeared first on Christian Concern .

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MPs vote to decriminalise abortion

Amendment to decriminalise abortion passed Last night, on Tuesday 17 June, MPs voted overwhelmingly for an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill which serves to decriminalise abortion right up to birth for any “woman acting in relation to her own pregnancy.” The amendment passed by a majority of 379 to 137 votes. You can ... The post MPs vote to decriminalise abortion appeared first on Christian Concern .

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Why AAPLOG Matters in Radically Pro-Abortion States

(and Keeping Other States from Becoming Radically Pro-Abortion) By Catherine Wheeler, MD Co-chair of AAPLOG CO I moved to Colorado six years ago, the next year joining with the prolife community to attempt to restrict abortion after fetal viability. I thought, “Everyone will understand this! We can’t abort babies when they can survive outside the […] The post Why AAPLOG Matters in Radically Pro-Abortion States first appeared on AAPLOG - American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians & Gynecologists .

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Legislative Recap

The 2025 Louisiana legislative session concluded after two months, during which Louisiana Right to Life actively engaged in educating legislators and advocating for pro-life policies. The organization emphasized its ongoing role in drafting legislation, proposing amendments, and providing expertise to lawmakers to influence decisions in favor of life and adoption support.

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SPLC Hatefully Labels Focus on the Family a Hate Group

The Southern Poverty Law Center was once a courageous and righteous organization that, among other real achievements, bankrupted the KKK and Aryan Nations in civil court. This, at a time when acting against such vile groups openly was truly dangerous. Alas, those righteous days are long gone. Today, the SPLC is a radical progressive activist organization that (one might say) hates orthodox Christianity as much as it does racists by labeling conservative Christian organizations “hate groups” because they oppose radical gender ideology and abortion. This practice is dangerous. After SPLC mislabe

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Abortion decriminalisation set to be voted on in Parliament

Two extremely dangerous amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill are set to be debated and voted on in parliament on Tuesday 17 June, next week. Amendment NC1, proposed by Tonia Antoniazzi MP, has the support of over 150 MPs. This amendment would decriminalise abortion right up to birth for any “woman acting in relation ... The post Abortion decriminalisation set to be voted on in Parliament appeared first on Christian Concern .

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Study recycles failed narrative to claim that abortionists relocated after Dobbs, affecting reproductive healthcare in pro-life states

Randall O'Bannon critiques a study of clinician relocation after Dobbs, questioning what its sample can establish about broader maternal-care availability. He argues that movement by abortion-only providers should not automatically be interpreted as a general loss of obstetric services.

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Texas Forced Abortion Case Highlights Need for HB 425 and HB 575

Baton Rouge – On Friday,Texas man Justin Banta was charged with capital murder after forcing his girlfriend to take abortion inducing-drugs, known as “Plan C.” According to Fox4, the woman had previously undergone an ultrasound and was expecting a healthy baby. Her boyfriend asked her to have an abortion and she refused. This past week... The post Texas Forced Abortion Case Highlights Need for HB 425 and HB 575 appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .

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