California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation (AB 2164) that would have codified an extradition ban for 'legally protected health care activity,' including abortion and gender-affirming health care services, citing concerns over executive authority and extradition powers. The veto surprised abortion activists and bill supporters while pleasing opponents of transgender medical procedures, with the governor avoiding direct mention of abortion and transgender care in his veto message and emphasizing the importance of preserving executive discretion on extradition matters.
Fifty pro-life leaders sent a letter urging FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton to revoke the Biden administration's mail-order abortion policy that allows abortion pills to be distributed without in-person medical visits.
The estate of a 26-week-old aborted baby settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $200,000 against late-term abortionist Curtis Wayne Boyd and others in New Mexico, marking the first payout of its kind under state law treating the unborn as persons. The lawsuit claimed the mother was under the influence of methamphetamine and could not give valid consent, and both the mother and the baby's estate sued, with the court recognizing the baby as a person entitled to compensation despite abortion remaining legal in the state.
An 83-year-old woman named Brigitte Stegemann reportedly received medical assistance in dying (MAID) against her will at a care home in Cannifton, Ontario, despite her expressed wishes and a failed cognitive evaluation. Her family alleges procedural failures and is appealing to authorities to investigate the case, highlighting concerns about the adequacy of Canada's euthanasia safeguards as eligibility for MAID has expanded since 2016.
The End of Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act took effect in Illinois on September 12, allowing terminally ill patients to request prescription drugs to hasten death under specific conditions, prompting educational efforts by Catholic and pro-life groups to explain Church teachings and the law's implications. Jozef Zalot, a bioethicist with the National Catholic Bioethics Center, and Robert Gilligan, executive director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, are among those leading workshops and discussions to help clergy, laity, and families understand and respond to the new law while emphasizing compassionate accompaniment of the suffering.
The LDS Church's U.S. Southwest Area Presidency directed local leaders to read a letter opposing Nevada's Question 6 abortion amendment in sacrament meetings across 339 congregations on September 20 and 27, urging members to oppose the initiative with civility and love.
Pro-abortion donors have contributed over $1.8 million recently to support Idaho's Proposition 1, which would legalize abortions up to 37 weeks without requiring a physician or parental notification. Opponents, including Mary Huffaker, argue the measure is more extreme than previous abortion laws and urge a no vote, citing concerns about late-term abortions and lack of protections for viable babies.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, avoided answering difficult questions from senators regarding vaccines and abortion.
In 2025, assisted suicides accounted for over 13% of deaths in Lanaudière, Quebec, and nearly 8% across the entire province, with British Columbia reporting over 7% of deaths by medical assistance in dying (MAID). Since MAID's enactment in 2016, approximately 76,475 Canadians have died by assisted suicide, with concerns raised about the normalization of assisted dying and cases where patients may not have been fully capable of consenting.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued Real Options and Heartbeat International for sharing information about the Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) protocol, alleging commercial fraud despite the organizations providing free information about a safe and legal medication. During the trial, no women testified to harm or deception from APR, and multiple witnesses expressed gratitude for the protocol's effectiveness in helping them continue their pregnancies, while the state's expert witness was discredited and the First Amendment protections for medical speech were emphasized.
Jessica chose to hold a funeral for her second-trimester miscarried baby, sharing an image of the baby's face submerged in saline to highlight its features. Her friend, who had an abortion at a similar gestational age, was unaware of how developed the baby was, and Jessica's miscarriage experience revealed the humanity of the unborn baby to her.
Apoorva Tadepalli wrote in the New Yorker that early pregnancy is ambiguous and suggested that if a preborn baby is not likely to survive, it may not count as pregnancy, a view influenced by her experience with multiple pregnancy losses. Medical experts and scientific sources cited in the article affirm that pregnancy begins at fertilization when a new human life starts, and early pregnancy, regardless of outcome, is a real and definable condition.
The pro-abortion group Plan C commented "Abortion" on DiGiorno's social media post featuring its tagline "It's not delivery. It's DiGiorno," and the comment was subsequently removed by DiGiorno.
Breda O’Brien delivered the keynote address at the Pro Life Campaign’s annual dinner held at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, where she discussed the impact of the repeal of the 8th Amendment and the cultural shifts needed to reduce abortion rates. She highlighted strategies for cultural change, including the importance of just laws, changed hearts, integrity, and human flourishing, and emphasized the role of pro-life organizations in supporting women and amplifying their voices.
Bill C-218, which aims to prevent euthanasia for mental illness as the sole criterion, has undergone debates in the Canadian Parliament and is scheduled for a vote on October 7, 2026, with opposition from Bloc Québécois and support from some Conservative MPs. The debate includes concerns about the unpredictability of psychiatric prognoses, the risk of premature death for potentially recoverable patients, and the impact of euthanasia availability on suicide prevention and psychiatric treatment effectiveness.
The University of New Mexico is negotiating to purchase Alta Vista Hospital in Las Vegas, NM, with funds that would include abortion services as part of a taxpayer-funded reproductive health center. This move follows legislative appropriations and ongoing efforts to expand abortion access in rural New Mexico, including the construction of a UNM-run abortion center in Las Cruces and a strategic project to integrate abortion services into broader healthcare facilities in the state.
Students for Life of America announced its intent to sue the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for alleged Endangered Species Act violations related to pharmaceutical waste from the abortion pill mifepristone found in U.S.
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is urging Catholics to fast on Fridays in October and vote against Virginia ballot questions that would expand abortion access and redefine marriage. He has directed priests to read a letter during Masses encouraging opposition to these amendments, emphasizing prayer, fasting, and voting as essential actions to protect unborn life and traditional marriage definitions.
Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, was questioned by senators on topics including China, vaccines, and abortion access during her committee hearing. Overton, a preventive medicine physician from New Mexico, repeatedly referred to existing FDA guidance and approvals without revealing her personal stance on updating or altering them.
Students for Life of America sent a letter to the FDA announcing its intent to sue over alleged Endangered Species Act violations related to pharmaceutical waste from the abortion pill mifepristone found in U.S. waterways, including tap water in three cities.
A coalition of 50 pro-life leaders called on FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton to restore previous safeguards on the abortion drug mifepristone, including reversing the removal of the in-person dispensing requirement, while the FDA completes its safety review.
Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAID) program is the fastest-growing cause of death in the country, accounting for 5% of all deaths and surpassing the number of gun homicides in the United States in 2024. The program extends beyond terminal illnesses to include people with mental illnesses, chronic disabilities, and social isolation, with reports of doctors encouraging patients to choose MAID even when other healthcare options exist.
Liberal MP Kevin Lamouroux opposed Bill C-218, which seeks to ban euthanasia for mental illness, stating that preventing mentally ill persons from accessing medical assistance in dying is not the right approach. The bill, introduced by Conservative MP Tamara Jansen, aims to amend the Criminal Code to restrict euthanasia for mental illness, but faces opposition from the governing Liberal Party and is scheduled for a second reading in early October 2026.
The 40 Days for Life Fall 2026 campaign began on September 23 in 682 cities, continuing a tradition of peaceful sidewalk prayer vigils aimed at saving unborn babies from abortion. In March, a grandmother outside a Granite City, Illinois abortion facility successfully persuaded her daughter to cancel a late-term abortion of twins after seeing 40 Days for Life volunteers praying, resulting in the twins being saved.
Donna Duncan was euthanized in Canada under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program despite not being terminally ill, with her daughters stating she was suffering from a serious mental health crisis triggered by a car accident and worsened by COVID-19 isolation. Her daughters reported that she was given only 48 hours' notice before euthanasia, and after a psychiatric assessment diagnosed her with a psychosomatic disorder, she died by lethal injection shortly after being discharged from a psychiatric ward without their knowledge.
President Donald Trump's nominee for the Food and Drug Administration is scheduled to answer questions from Senate lawmakers on Thursday. The senators are expected to focus on her views regarding vaccines, the abortion pill, and other products recently scrutinized by the FDA.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, avoided direct answers on vaccines, abortion, and vaping policies during her Senate confirmation hearing, frustrating both Democrats and Republicans.
The World Health Organization predicts that new male contraceptive methods, including hormonal gels and non-hormonal pills, could be available within three to five years, around 2029 to 2031. While these methods aim to allow men to take a more active role in contraception, concerns are raised about their effectiveness, potential behavioral consequences, and the impact on attitudes toward pregnancy and abortion. The WHO has published Target Product Profiles to guide development, and surveys indicate significant interest among men, with 69% of British men willing to use hormonal contraceptives that suppress sperm production. Critics argue that increased contraception availability does not necessarily reduce abortion rates and may contribute to a culture that devalues children and family life.
Donna Duncan died by euthanasia in Canada after being deemed eligible under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program, despite her daughters stating she was not terminally ill but suffering from a serious mental health crisis triggered by a traffic collision and worsened by COVID-19 isolation. Her daughters reported that Donna was diagnosed with a psychosomatic disorder, had attempted suicide shortly before her death, and was discharged from psychiatric care without their knowledge just two days before she was euthanized by lethal injection.
