The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Baby Gabriel, born via surrogacy with a severe heart defect, can be taken from Texas to California by his biological parents for further treatment. Surrogate McKenna West sought sole conservatorship to control medical decisions and prevent the transfer, but the court prioritized the child's medical care and allowed the parents to proceed with the ICU-to-ICU transfer for additional surgeries.
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley and other Christian leaders released a 'Declaration for Life' emphasizing that the right to life is foundational to all other rights, based on both the Declaration of Independence and biblical teachings. The declaration highlights that despite the overturning of Roe v.
The Charlotte Lozier Institute reported that abortions in the U.S. increased to 1,129,020 in 2025, with a significant rise in telehealth and mail-order abortion pills accounting for 28 percent of abortions, up from 22 percent in 2024.
Brigitte Stegemann, an 83-year-old woman in Ontario, Canada, was euthanized under the country's assisted dying system despite showing visible distress and opposition to the procedure, with her family alleging it was done without her express consent and questioning her competency. Her granddaughter, who was also her caregiver and medical power of attorney, is appealing to authorities to investigate the legality and circumstances of the euthanasia, citing concerns about the conduct of medical staff and the manner in which the procedure was presented and carried out.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is proposing to expand a state-backed home-visiting program to include every newborn family in the state, allowing healthcare providers to make assessments and offer support within days or weeks after birth. Critics express concerns that this mandatory visitation could represent government overreach and lead to investigations of parents based on their beliefs, while Healey has also supported legislation legalizing abortion up to birth and defended the state's removal of a Catholic couple's daughter over disputes related to gender identity counseling.
Hassan-James Abbas, a former surgical resident, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation after he fraudulently obtained abortion pills and forced them on his pregnant girlfriend, resulting in the death of her baby. Abbas pleaded no contest to multiple charges including unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug, while charges of abduction and tampering with evidence were dismissed under a plea agreement.
About 60 pro-life advocates protested outside Baylor University against Senate candidate James Talarico's support for unrestricted abortion and his claim that Scripture endorses it, while Talarico held a campaign rally inside the university limited to students, faculty, and staff. The protest, organized by Pro-Life Waco and supported by Baylor students and Republican groups, faced restrictions on location but received strong public support and media attention, with critics disputing Talarico's interpretation of the Bible regarding abortion.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that 26% of Obamacare plans nationwide paid for abortions not limited to cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother, covering an estimated 4.4 million people, with most such plans in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Minnesota. Arkansas, however, passed Act 72 in 2013, which prevents taxpayer funds from being used to pay for elective abortions under Obamacare, resulting in no Obamacare plans in Arkansas covering elective abortions.
A woman who had two abortions in the 1970s wrote an anonymous letter to South Carolina Citizens for Life describing her regret and sorrow, sharing her journey to finding forgiveness through Jesus Christ and urging women to choose life for their babies. She hopes her letter will influence women facing abortion decisions by emphasizing respect for the life inside them and the potential of every unborn child.
Virginia voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that changes Article I, Section 11 of the state constitution to allow abortion up to birth with minimal restrictions, including a mental health standard and no parental permission for minors. Polls show initial support for the amendment, but opposition increases when voters learn about its full implications, and the pro-life community is actively working to increase voter turnout against it despite being outspent financially.
The 2026 elections will be crucial in determining control of the Senate, with Republicans currently holding a slim majority of 53 seats to the Democrats' 47, and Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control. Ten states—Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas—are identified as the most competitive Senate races, where pro-life voter turnout could significantly impact the election outcomes.
Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia introduced A5513, the Apple Act, in New Jersey, which requires abortion drug providers to give women written information about potential complications and their legal rights before prescribing abortion-inducing drugs, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The bill also protects pregnant women from criminal liability for obtaining abortion drugs, mandates reporting of complications, and allows civil actions for violations, while Congressman Chris Smith commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment emphasizing the value of every life.
Hassan Abbas, who admitted to poisoning his pregnant girlfriend Jona Affholder with abortion drugs obtained online using fraudulent means, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years' probation after pleading no contest to unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug. The case highlights concerns about the lack of regulation and ease of access to mail-order abortion drugs under Biden administration rules, with ongoing legal and political efforts to challenge these policies and calls for national leadership to address related violence and criminality.
After a six-week trial in California, the state identified no woman harmed by Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) and no consumer complaints against Heartbeat International or RealOptions, with testimony from three APR mothers supporting the treatment. California Attorney General Rob Bonta accused the organizations of misleading women about APR, but key expert testimony and evidence presented at trial did not conclusively prove APR ineffective or unsafe, while the defense argued their speech about APR is protected by the First Amendment.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office report reveals that over 25% of 6,655 taxpayer-funded Obamacare exchange plans on the individual market subsidize elective abortions, impacting about 4.4 million Americans covered by these plans.
The Netherlands reported its first euthanasia death of a child under 12 years old at the end of 2025, involving a 2-year-old born prematurely with severe disabilities including cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The article draws a historical parallel to the Nazi euthanasia program initiated in 1939, and notes ongoing debates in Canada about expanding euthanasia to include children, with some hospitals considering policies that allow euthanasia without parental consent.
Mary Huffaker, an Idaho resident, shares a personal story about a young woman named Tammy who was pressured to have an abortion but ultimately chose adoption and later reunited with her child. Huffaker opposes Idaho's Proposition 1, which would allow abortions up to 37 weeks without a physician or parental knowledge, arguing it removes protections for viable babies and could cause lasting psychological harm.
The Hyde Amendment, introduced by former Congressman Henry Hyde in 1976, has prevented taxpayer dollars from funding abortions and is credited with saving approximately 2.7 million lives since its enactment. During a Special Order on the House floor hosted by Rep.
Tierra Walker had multiple serious health conditions and was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 20 weeks' gestation, but doctors sent her home based on their own judgment, not because of Texas' pro-life laws which explicitly allow abortion to protect the mother's life. Texas law permits abortion when the mother's life is at risk and requires continuing education for doctors on these laws, contradicting claims that the abortion ban caused her death or intimidated doctors into inaction.
Hannah Strege, born on December 31, 1998, is the first known child to be born after being adopted as a frozen human embryo, having existed for nearly three years in liquid nitrogen storage before her birth. Now 27 and a licensed social worker, she has testified in support of a Personhood Amendment, highlighting that human embryos like herself were legally treated as property despite being biologically human.
President Donald Trump has implemented numerous measures to protect religious liberty, including establishing a White House Faith Office, repealing regulations violating religious liberty, and defending houses of worship through the Department of Justice. His administration also took actions to secure conscience rights for Christians in business, launched investigations into coercion for abortion coverage, ended government weaponization against pro-life groups, and promoted free speech protections for religious individuals and organizations.
Four Muslim doctors in Illinois have filed a lawsuit against the state's End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, which requires them to assist terminally ill patients in obtaining lethal drugs for assisted suicide, conflicting with their religious beliefs. The doctors, represented by Becket, seek a federal court order to block the law and protect their right to refuse participation in assisted suicide without facing fines or penalties.
Oregon reported 10,495 abortions in 2025, the highest number since 2009, with a decline in late-term abortions and out-of-state residents seeking abortions in the state. Malheur County saw a significant drop in abortions after the opening of a Planned Parenthood facility, but 90.3% of its 2025 abortions were for out-of-state residents, while Oregon Right to Life continues efforts to promote life-affirming alternatives and address abortion pill usage.
On September 14, the Jayton, Texas City Council considered an ordinance to outlaw abortion and abortion trafficking, declaring the city a Sanctuary City for the Unborn, but voted 4-1 to table the measure for further review at the next meeting on September 22. If adopted, the ordinance would prohibit elective abortions and abortion trafficking within Jayton, extend enforcement of the Texas Heartbeat Act from detectable heartbeat to fertilization, and ban abortion-inducing drugs and related activities within the city, enforced through private lawsuits against violators but not against mothers.
A medical review committee in the Netherlands concluded that the doctor who oversaw the country's first euthanasia of a child under 12 had acted with due care, as the child suffered from severe disabilities and unbearable suffering without prospect of improvement. The euthanasia was performed shortly before the child's second birthday, following consultations with other physicians and parental consent, marking the first such case since the Netherlands authorized euthanasia for children under 12 in 2024.
Christians are encouraged to apply biblical principles when voting by assessing candidates' character and stances on issues like marriage, abortion, and religious liberty. The article also stresses the importance of voter registration, church involvement in political education, and active participation in the cultural and political process to support leaders aligned with a biblical worldview.
Senator Josh Hawley and a committee of pastors released a 'Declaration for Life' calling on Congress to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, highlighting that life is the most foundational right as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Hawley emphasized that only Congress can act to remove mifepristone from the FDA's approved drug schedule and criticized the lack of legislative action despite the drug's widespread use and associated health risks.
The City of Snyder, Texas, moved forward with a Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance banning abortion and abortion trafficking after a unanimous 6-0 vote on the first reading, with a final vote scheduled for October 5. The ordinance prohibits elective abortions and abortion trafficking within Snyder, extends private enforcement mechanisms, and includes exemptions for medical emergencies and certain fertility treatments, allowing civil actions against violators but not against women seeking abortions.
Rep. Chris Smith hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal Medicaid funds from being used for abortion.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in State of Louisiana v. FDA, a case challenging the FDA's policy allowing chemical abortion drugs to be mailed without an in-person medical exam, a policy initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic and continued by both the Biden and Trump administrations.
