Planned Parenthood Great Plains reported 38,698 total patients and 14,283 abortions in its 2024-2025 annual report, with abortion services mentioned 35 times compared to far fewer mentions of other healthcare services. The report states that Kansas serves as a critical access point for abortion patients traveling from neighboring states where abortion is illegal, and the organization also promotes abortion access through educational materials directing students to research abortion availability in their states and nearby areas.
Planned Parenthood Great Plains will reopen its New Orleans clinic after closing one year ago. Louisiana Right to Life opposes the reopening, stating that other healthcare providers already offer non-abortion services and that taxpayer dollars should not subsidize Planned Parenthood's abortion-related activities.
A Louisiana mother facing an unexpected pregnancy received support and resources that helped her choose life for her child. The intervention by local pro-life advocates provided practical assistance and hope.
Students from across Louisiana gathered at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge for the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit, where they learned about pro-life leadership, the impact of abortion, and the importance of standing for human dignity at every stage of life. The summit included speakers such as Dr.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the Louisiana vs FDA case regarding the FDA's 2023 decision to remove the requirement for an in-person doctor visit before receiving an abortion pill, which Louisiana claims has led to unsafe mailing of abortion pills.
A new report from the U.S. Senate HELP Committee, led by Senator Bill Cassidy, raises concerns about the safety of abortion pills shipped through the mail with minimal medical oversight.
Albert Smith wrote a pro-life poem expressing a woman's strength and love for her unborn child despite challenges. The poem emphasizes the woman's determination to cherish and protect the life she carries, thanking God for her ability to love.
Massachusetts has enacted a new law allowing physicians to perform abortions up to birth based solely on their professional judgment, removing previous restrictions that limited abortions after 24 weeks to specific medical criteria. This change represents a significant expansion of abortion access late in pregnancy, including after fetal viability.
A baby girl born at 31 weeks gestation survived after being born alive into a toilet following an attempted abortion using abortion pills obtained from an out-of-state seller in Virginia. The mother, Syeshia Johnson, is now facing criminal charges including negligent child abuse and assault, while abortion pill distributors are criticized for failing to provide informed consent and violating state and FDA regulations by supplying pills for use beyond the approved gestational age.
A surrogate mother named McKenna West fled to Texas to protect the baby she was carrying from abortion after the California-based intended parents pressured her to abort due to a treatable heart defect. Texas Governor Ken Paxton intervened and obtained a court order to allow the baby, named Gabriel, to receive treatment after birth, despite the intended parents' refusal to consent to the treatment.
Jackson Picone, a data science student at Mississippi State University, has joined Louisiana Right to Life as a summer intern where he is working on a data-related project and assisting with various office and outreach tasks. He expressed that the internship is strengthening his pro-life convictions, grounding his faith, and providing unexpected personal growth experiences before he returns to college in August.
Louisiana Right to Life released its 2026 Halftime Report, highlighting the strength of its pro-life advocacy efforts. The organization continues to engage in various outreach programs and legislative actions across Louisiana to promote pro-life policies and support.
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Louisiana Right to Life's pro-life billboards have been viewed over 250 million times across the state, especially in the Lake Charles region. The billboard outreach began with 16 billboards in 2023 and has grown to include messages supporting unborn babies and women facing difficult pregnancies, connecting them to resources like FindHelpLA.com.
Two-year-old Annelise Camp nearly drowned during a Memorial Day family gathering in Texas and has since been on life support at Texas Children’s Hospital, with her parents fighting to delay brain death testing and pursue additional treatment options including a transfer to another facility. Yesterday, Annelise was transferred to Ochsner Children’s Hospital in New Orleans where she continues to receive care, showing signs of improvement such as pupil response to light and digestion.
Louisiana Right to Life responded to Planned Parenthood's announcement to return to Louisiana and open a facility in New Orleans by expressing concern over the abortion provider's telehealth services potentially violating state law and their intent to make abortion a key aspect of their services. The organization affirmed its commitment to supporting life and working with public officials, health care providers, pregnancy resource centers, churches, and communities to protect unborn babies and support mothers and families in Louisiana.
Abortion is currently illegal in Louisiana, but the abortion industry continues to find ways to facilitate abortions despite these laws. The article compares the abortion debate to historical movements, suggesting that the outcome depends on continued efforts to protect children, support mothers, and build a culture valuing every human life.
In the past two months, fourteen pregnant women in crisis have contacted Liv, Louisiana Right to Life's chatbot, seeking help with urgent challenges such as domestic violence, emergency housing, and health complications. Louisiana Right to Life provides support through pregnancy centers and its Emergency Assistance for Moms Grant, which helps with expenses like rent, utilities, and transportation, primarily serving the Greater New Orleans area but aiming to expand statewide.
Montaña Embarazada, a massive sculpture depicting an unborn child in the womb, was created in 2012 by Colombian artist Dubian Monsalve in Santo Domingo, Colombia. Monsalve completed the artwork in 15 days using manual farming tools to honor local farmers and symbolize the value of every human life, motherhood, and hope emerging from violence and suffering.
Reports have emerged of women being coerced into taking abortion pills without their consent, including a recent case in Washington where a man was criminally charged for secretly administering abortion pills to his girlfriend. Major abortion providers and advocacy organizations have refused to denounce the mailing of abortion pills without meaningful safety protocols, with some groups advising women to conceal abortion pill use from medical professionals, which poses significant health risks and distorts public health data.
Louisiana Right to Life held Pro-Life Day at the Capitol on May 6, 2026, where citizens met with state legislators to support pro-life legislation and discuss measures aiding mothers and families. During the event, Senate Bill 427, which strengthens ethical safeguards for organ donation, passed the House Health & Welfare Committee and awaits final passage before the Governor's signature.
On May 9, 2026, pro-life community members gathered at the Louisiana Right to Life office in New Orleans to distribute hundreds of diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby supplies to mothers in need. Despite severe thunderstorms, many mothers traveled by walking, bus, or car to receive support, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by families and the importance of pregnancy resource centers in the community.
Louisiana Right to Life launched the Love Them Both Garden during the Mother's Day season as an outreach project to provide practical support to pregnant women and parenting moms in need. The project served 78 moms and 86 babies by providing 41 large essential items through participation from eight churches, schools, businesses, and organizations, fostering community support and new conversations about pregnancy resource centers. }]} (Note: The second sentence was cut off due to length constraints; here is the complete second sentence: The project served 78 moms and 86 babies by providing 41 large essential items through participation from eight churches, schools, businesses, and organizations, fostering community support and new conversations about pregnancy resource centers.
May 11th 2026: The stay reference below has been extended by the U.S. Supreme Court until Thursday May 14th at 5 p.m. EST. May 4th 2026: Following the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on Friday, May 1st, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a seven-day “administrative stay” while the appeal proceeds so that all parties... The post UPDATE: Supreme Court Stays 5th Circuit Decision For Review appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Federal Court Affirms Louisiana’s Case on Abortion Pills—But Stops Short of Needed Action From Louisiana Right to Life Staff On April 7, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Lafayette Division) issued a significant ruling in the State of Louisiana’s challenge to the FDA’s deregulation of the abortion drug mifepristone. While... The post Federal Court Affirms Case on Abortion Pills—But Stops Short of Needed Action appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Kevin Harp, a devout Catholic, explains that his pro-life stance is motivated by his faith and the belief that the commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' extends to the unborn. He shares his personal experience of losing a child to miscarriage and emphasizes the importance of educating those considering abortion to choose life and give every child a chance.
In Gretna, Louisiana, a woman gave birth and left her baby in a port-a-potty, resulting in the child's death and the woman being charged with second degree murder. Louisiana is promoting awareness of its Safe Haven law through the Safe Haven Awareness Act, which requires flyers about the law to be posted in public school restrooms to prevent similar tragedies.
Three pro-life bills passed their respective House committees in Louisiana on April 1, 2026, including the Prenatal Human Development Education resolution, the Safe Haven Awareness Signs Act, and the Compassion in Miscarriage Terminology Act. The Prenatal Human Development Education resolution passed the House Education Committee, the Safe Haven Awareness Signs Act also passed the House Education Committee, and the Compassion in Miscarriage Terminology Act passed the House Health & Welfare Committee with an amendment making enforcement optional.
