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Van Maren examines a Research Co. poll about health professionals' ability to object to assisted death and abortion. He argues for conscience protections and expresses concern about the level of public support reported in the survey.
Read →Like most field team members at Students for Life, I am no stranger to pushback and disrespect from those with opposing views. But while we expect this behavior from angry pro-choice students, it’s extremely disappointing to hear this from staff at public universities who should, at the very least, support the right to free speech. On Tuesday morning, I arrived at the campus of Valencia College in Florida prepared to ... Read More The post Florida College Kicks Students for Life Off Campus — But Won’t Even Say Why appeared first on Students for Life of America .
Read →Hosting a speaker on a college campus is normally easy for student groups. In fact, it’s often encouraged by colleges, who claim to support the promotion of diverse ideas. That wasn’t the case for my Horns for Life group at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), where I’m currently a student. When our group heard news of the opportunity to host Students for Life’s “Do Women Need Abortion Tour,” featuring Dr. Bruchalski, a ... Read More The post Free Speech in Name Only: How UT Austin Is Preventing My Student Group from Speaking up for Life appeared first on Students for Life of America
Read →Dermot Kearney discusses providing abortion-pill reversal in the United Kingdom and the professional dispute surrounding that work. The episode presents his account of beginning the service during the pandemic and his claims about its outcomes.
Read →My name is Kyra, and I’m a student at the University of Pittsburgh — a school that has an incredibly liberal student body and that ranks dangerously low on the free speech scale. This can sometimes cause conservatives to feel suffocated and discouraged, but that doesn’t stop Choose Life at Pitt, the pro-life student group on campus. This year, we ... Read More The post 5 Most Unhinged Pro-Abortion Things from My University Last Year appeared first on Students for Life of America .
Read →Andrew Nussbaum discusses interstate abortion-pill disputes, free speech, and Colorado litigation. He offers predictions about future legal conflicts rather than a settled account of how courts will decide them.
Read →A North Carolina city has increased the sound level it permits in public spaces as part of a settlement with a pro-life advocate who sued after … The post North Carolina city amends noise restrictions to settle pro-lifer’s free speech suit appeared first on CatholicVote org .
Read →Across the country, there are thousands of medical professionals, hospitals, insurance agencies, businesses, and individuals who object to being involved in certain medical interventions that raise bioethical concerns, such as abortion or assisted suicide. Unfortunately, many feel pressure from the government, employers, or even patients to act against their consciences due to concerns of legal liability or professional sanctions. Since our country’s beginning, however, conscience rights, which defend […] The post The Right to Object: Conscience Protections in United States Law appeared first
Read →Here are Two important developments from the federal courts regarding pregnancy resource centers. On Monday, December 1st, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled in favor of pregnancy centers in the federal abortion pill reversal case — a significant victory for free speech and for the women these centers serve. Below […]
Read →Life Legal is celebrating victories for pro-life free speech on college campuses across the nation. From South Carolina to New York, advocates once silenced are now free to share the message of life—thanks to your prayers, support, and partnership in defending freedom. The post Banned from Campus — Until Life Legal Stepped In appeared first on .
Read →Life Legal stands with pro-life advocate Chad Hunt after his wrongful arrest for peaceful outreach in Redding, CA — fighting to protect free speech and the right to defend the unborn. The post Victory! City of Redding Admits Its Mistake. appeared first on .
Read →Life Legal is defending pro-life advocates facing free speech violations on American campuses. Cases include wrongful restrictions at Hutchinson Community College and arrests in San Jose. Life Legal aims to uphold constitutional rights and promote dialogue against censorship. Support is crucial for sustaining these legal battles and protecting free speech. The post Free Speech Under Fire on Campuses Nationwide appeared first on .
Read →State Department issues a further condemnation of Britain’s “egregious” buffer zones, warning of a “concerning departure” from shared UK-US values Birmingham Christian Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is back under investigation for silently praying near an abortion facility WASHINGTON, D.C. / LONDON (19 August 2025) – The United States has issued its strongest warning yet to the UK over so-called “buffer zones”, which have […] The post U.S. State Department Doubles Down on Warning to UK: “Buffer Zones” are an “Egregious Violation” of Free Speech appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
Read →Procurator Fiscal withdraws warning, confirms Rose Docherty will not be charged for offering consensual, peaceful conversation inside abortion “buffer zone” in Glasgow Docherty held a sign reading “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, if you want” – ADF International co-ordinated her legal defence https://adfinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/x-downloader.com_nDtvSF.mp4 GLASGOW (14 August 2025) – In a win for freedom […] The post Prosecutor Backs Down in Case Against Scottish Grandmother in Major Free Speech Victory appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
Read →Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered major victories for life, free speech, and parental rights—thanks in part to Life Legal’s advocacy. In Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Court ruled states can redirect Medicaid funds away from abortion providers. Meanwhile, Olivier v. City of Brandon challenges laws that silence pro-life speech. These wins, along with others protecting children and families, show the power of your support. But the fight isn’t over—pro-abortion forces are regrouping, and Life Legal needs you now more than ever to defend life and free speech in the cour
Read →UK faces mounting backlash against silent prayer prosecutions as a result of abortion “buffer zones” J.D. Vance highlights “infringements on free speech” during Starmer’s trip to Washington https://adfinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GOVE.mp4 Rt. Hon. Michael Gove speaking to Chopper’s Political Podcast on GB News. Clip begins 29:52, full episode available here. LONDON (28th February 2025) – Speaking to Christopher […] The post GOVE: “It is wrong to say that someone cannot pray silently” appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
Read →U.S. President J.D. Vance has called out UK authorities for prosecuting an army veteran for his silent prayers near an abortion facility Smith-Connor “overwhelmingly thankful” for support from the Vice President as he prepares to appeal his conviction in July, with support from ADF International MUNICH (14 February 2025) – “Free speech, I fear, is in […] The post U.S. Vice President Vance: “Concerning” British silent prayer conviction shows free speech is “in retreat” appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
Read →I’m reaching out to share an urgent update about Life Legal’s fight for free speech and the protection of pro-life advocates across the country. As […] The post Defending Pro-Life Advocates Under Fire: Stand With Us! appeared first on .
Read →Life Legal is taking a stand against an alarming attack on free speech and pro-life advocacy in San Diego. We’ve filed a lawsuit challenging the city’s draconian […] The post The Battle for Free Speech: Life Legal Takes on San Diego’s Assault on Pro-Life Advocacy appeared first on .
Read →Life Legal attorneys appeared in California Superior Court for Shasta County on December 19 and on January 2 in defense of long-time pro-life activist Chad Hunt. At issue […] The post We Plan to Appeal CA Court’s Order Negating Free Speech Rights of Pro-Life Activist appeared first on .
Read →In a pivotal stand for free speech and the pro-life cause, Life Legal has filed a lawsuit against San Diego’s draconian “buffer zone” law. This […] The post The Battle for Free Speech: Life Legal Takes on San Diego’s Assault on Pro-Life Advocacy appeared first on .
Read →Influential committee makes intervention on alarming state of free speech in UK and Europe Abortion centre ‘buffer zones’ and Online Safety Act in UK criticised LONDON (22 November 2024) – An influential US congressional committee has criticised abortion centre “buffer zones” and the Online Safety Act in the UK as part of a “tsunami of […] The post ‘Tsunami of censorship’: US congressional committee criticises UK’s abortion centre ‘buffer zones’ and online censorship appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
Read →We have an important update on Life Legal’s ongoing battle for free speech on behalf of the unborn and those who advocate for them. Recently, Life […] The post Defending Free Speech and Saving Lives – Join Us in Our Fight Against “Bubble Zones” appeared first on .
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