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A Message from Our Executive Director

Why We Continue the Fight for Life in New Jersey By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life October, 2026 When I look back over the years I have spent advocating for the protection of innocent human life in New Jersey, I think about the lives that have been saved, the battles […]

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Mikie Sherrill’s Crusade for the Abortion Industry

Mikie Sherrill’s Crusade for the Abortion Industry By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life On August 20, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation that further entrenches abortion in state law, and made certain the cameras were rolling as she did it. She stood outside Planned Parenthood in Montclair, flanked by abortion advocates, […]

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New Jersey Right to Life Condemns Governor Sherrill’s Signing of S2260

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marie Tasy, Executive Director (732) 562-0562 mtasy@njrtl.org New Jersey Right to Life Condemns Governor Sherrill’s Signing of S2260: New Law Protects the Abortion Industry and Fails Women and Children August 20, 2026 — New Jersey Right to Life (NJRTL) strongly condemns Governor Mikie Sherrill’s decision to sign S2260 into law. This […]

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Considering Abortion After 24 Weeks? You Have Options

Considering abortion after 24 weeks? You have options If you are considering an abortion after 24 weeks, you may be facing fear, pressure, financial concerns, relationship problems, housing instability, or uncertainty about the future. You do not have to face those circumstances alone. You have options. At this stage of pregnancy, your baby is highly […]

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Life-Affirming Programs and Initiatives in New Jersey

Life-Affirming Programs and Initiatives in New Jersey Despite the current pro-abortion stance of the majority party in New Jersey, the state continues to offer a range of life-affirming programs that provide essential support to individuals and families. From health and nutrition assistance to paid family leave and child care aid, these initiatives empower families with […]

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When Death Becomes a Medical Service

By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life NJRTL’s column examines NJ.com’s recent three-part investigative series on New Jersey’s assisted suicide law and the serious questions it raises about medical ethics, accountability, and the erosion of safeguards as physician assisted suicide becomes increasingly normalized. Originally published by National Right to Life News Today, […]

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The “Right” New Jersey Once Defended

The “Right” New Jersey Once Defended By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life On the Fourth of July, our nation will mark 250 years since our Founders declared America’s independence and affirmed the self-evident truths upon which our nation was built. New Jersey was instrumental in helping to secure it. While […]

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The Lessons from Baby Clementine’s Case. Why New Jersey should reject A2218/S2260 and Preserve Accountability

The Lessons from Baby Clementine’s Case. Why New Jersey Should Reject A2218/S2260 and Preserve Accountability Published in NRL News June 18, 2026 by Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life The parents of Baby Clementine are still searching for answers. Their questions center on a late-term abortion performed at Cherry Hill Women’s […]

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New Jersey Right to Life: A2218/S2260 Amended But Threat Remains

New Jersey’s Abortion Shield Bill Was Amended. So, Who Are They Really Protecting? New Jersey’s Abortion Shield Bill Was Amended. So, Who Are They Really Protecting? June 15, 2026 By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life There is a particular frustration in watching a deeply flawed bill steamroll through the Legislature, driven […]

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Update: U. S. Supreme Court Issues an emergency Order on In-Person visits for abortion pill while litigation continues

UPDATE: The U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency order on May 14, 2026 in the mifepristone case, temporarily maintaining mail-order access to the abortion pill while litigation continues. This means the lower court restrictions requiring in-person medical visits remain on hold for now. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, while the majority kept the FDA’s current […]

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NJ Attorney General Just Defied the Supreme Court—All to Keep Harassing a Ministry That Helps Women and Saves Babies

New Jersey’s Attorney General Just Defied the Supreme Court—All to Keep Harassing a Ministry That Helps Women and Saves Babies In a unanimous 9–0 ruling on April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a clear message: New Jersey cannot weaponize subpoenas to bully pro-life pregnancy centers and chill their supporters. Yet just one day […]

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Cherry Hill Women’s Center Ordered to Fix Serious Risks to Patients

Cherry Hill Women’s Center ordered to fix ‘serious risk’ to patients Cherry Hill Courier-Post May 1, 2026, 10:07 a.m. ET A Cherry Hill abortion center has “significant deficiencies in nursing services and infection control practices” that indicate “a serious risk to patient safety,” according to the New Jersey Department of Health. On April 30, agency […]

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A Win for Free Speech and Every Pregnancy Center

A Win for Free Speech and Every Pregnancy Center – National Right to Life by Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life On April 29th, 2026, the Supreme Court stood up for pregnancy centers and for every American who supports them. In a unanimous 9 to 0 ruling, the Court sided with First […]

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HHS Launches Investigation of 13 States, including New Jersey, Under Federal Conscience Clause Law

Read NJRTL’s latest published column on this topic: Governor Sherrill’s “Fishing Expedition” Smokescreen Can’t Hide New Jersey’s Violation of Federal Law – National Right to Life On March 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched an investigation into New Jersey and 12 other states for allegedly breaking a federal law […]

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Governor Sherrill Hands $52M to Abortion Providers Amid $3 Billion Deficit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marie Tasy, Executive Director mtasy@njrtl.org March 10, 2026 Governor Sherrill Hands $52M to Abortion Providers Amid $3 Billion Deficit Trenton, NJ — As Governor Mikie Sherrill delivers her first budget speech today, one line item shows exactly where her priorities lie: she is continuing Governor Murphy’s extreme, pro-abortion policies […]

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Unsuspecting woman loses her unborn baby after father secretly gave her mifepristone

Cases like the one in Montgomery County, Texas (see article below)— where a man is accused of secretly giving a pregnant woman mifepristone, causing the loss of her unborn child — are becoming all too common. Similar incidents have been reported nationwide. In 2025, at least four cases involved men allegedly coercing or secretly administering […]

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Remembering Baby Samuel: A Call for Compassion and Protection

Remembering Baby Samuel: A Call for Compassion & Protection by Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life Share onX (Twitter)Share onFacebookShare onPinterestShare onLinkedInShare onEmailShare onTelegram February 6, 2026 National Right to Life News recently shared a heartbreaking photo and story from Right to Life UK that I haven’t been able to shake. It reports […]

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New Jersey’s Abortion Surge Reflects a Governor’s Extremist Agenda Resulting in a Tragic Loss of Human Lives

January 5, 2026 New Jersey’s Abortion Surge Reflects a Failure of Leadership and a Tragic Loss of Human Lives By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life A recent article in the New Jersey Monitor reported that abortions performed in New Jersey rose steadily after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Planned Parenthood […]

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New Puerto Rico Law Says Unborn Babies are People From Conception

Commentary by NJRTL: As you may have heard, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed a law declaring unborn babies to be persons on December 27, 2025. There is something deeply hopeful in seeing a governor boldly affirm the value of life and the inherent dignity of the unborn. It is a powerful reminder that leadership […]

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Former Sex Trafficking Victim Says New Jersey Bill A5907 Undermines Law Enforcement and Empowers Criminals

Former Sex Trafficking Victim Says New Jersey Bill Undermines Law Enforcement and Empowers Criminals Former Sex Trafficking Victim Says New Jersey Bill A5907 Undermines Law Enforcement and Empowers Criminals By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life December 19, 2025 Last week, I was one of several people who testified a […]

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