Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced federal lawsuits against New York, California, and Massachusetts for enabling mail-order abortions by refusing to extradite abortionists charged with sending abortion pills into Louisiana, where elective abortion is banned. The state argues that these 'shield' laws violate Louisiana's sovereignty and criminal laws, citing cases where mailed abortion drugs resulted in the deaths of babies and harm to women, and is also challenging the FDA's 2023 policy allowing telehealth prescribing and mail delivery of abortion pills in federal court.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking over $25 million in fines and a permanent gag order against pro-life organizations Heartbeat International and RealOptions for their speech about Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). After a six-week trial, the Attorney General could not name any women harmed by the APR information provided by these groups, which they offer free of charge as part of their faith-based mission, and a decision is expected within 90 days.
Haile McAnally, a Nebraska woman, took the abortion pill as directed but experienced uncontrollable bleeding that led to unconsciousness and a hospital blood transfusion. After surviving the incident, she became a pro-life advocate, traveling to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to regulate mail-order abortion pills and highlighted studies showing serious adverse events occur in over 10% of abortion pill cases.
Pro-life shareholders at the FedEx annual meeting introduced a resolution urging the company to evaluate and potentially prohibit the shipping of abortion drugs like mifepristone due to legal and reputational risks, though the FedEx board opposed the resolution. Similar shareholder actions have been taken with UPS and Costco, highlighting concerns about the shipment of abortion pills into states with laws protecting unborn children, despite federal laws like the Comstock Act that restrict mailing abortion-related items.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated October as Respect Life Month with the theme 'Mary, Mother of Life,' encouraging prayer and action against the increased use of abortion pills.
Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, highlighted concerns about the rising abortion rate and health risks associated with easier access to abortion pills, urging prayer and action during Respect Life Month.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of pro-abortion bills into law, including measures that allow non-physicians to perform abortions past the first trimester and require chemical abortions on community college campuses. Despite previously vetoing a bill related to extradition of abortionists, Newsom supports expanding abortion access and protections for abortion providers, while critics highlight the increased health risks and lack of adequate medical infrastructure for these policies.
The 2027 National March for Life theme is 'The Truth is Pro-Life,' with a major emphasis on the dangers and easy access of chemical abortion drugs, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be the keynote speaker. The event will take place amid challenges such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the approval and mail distribution of a new generic abortion drug, and a rising abortion rate, while the March for Life is undergoing a leadership transition after former president Jennie Bradley Lichter stepped down in July.
The 2027 National March for Life theme is 'The Truth is Pro-Life,' with a focus on concerns about abortion drugs and their easy access, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be the keynote speaker. The event will take place amid challenges such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the approval and mail distribution of a new generic abortion drug, and a rising abortion rate, while the March for Life is undergoing a leadership transition after its former president stepped down in July.
A group of over 175 Virginia pastors, mainly from Baptist and Presbyterian churches, have signed a letter urging voters to reject proposed constitutional amendments that would enshrine abortion access and same-sex marriage in the state constitution. The pastors argue that Amendment 1 would make abortion a fundamental right with limited exceptions and criticize chemical abortions for their risks, while opposing Amendment 2 for redefining marriage beyond a union between one man and one woman as outlined in Scripture.
Pro-life shareholders introduced a resolution at the FedEx annual meeting urging the company to investigate and potentially restrict the use of its services to ship abortion pills, citing legal and reputational risks. FedEx's board opposed the resolution, stating it would be an unnecessary expense with limited benefit, while pro-life advocates continue to push for enforcement of laws like the Comstock Act to stop the mailing of abortion drugs.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed five bills expanding abortion access and protections in California, including allowing non-physicians to perform abortions past the first trimester, funding abortions for veterans, providing abortion pills on community college campuses, and increasing legal shields for abortion providers. He vetoed one bill that would have barred future governors from refusing extradition requests related to abortion and gender cases, citing the protection of executive power rather than a change in policy stance.
Three women, Elizabeth Gillette, Haile McAnally, and Jessica Williams, shared their experiences of severe complications and regret after taking the abortion pill mifepristone, urging for renewed in-person dispensing requirements to ensure safety and informed consent. They emphasized the need for safeguards against coercion, transparency about the risks, and awareness of abortion pill reversal options, with Dr.
Pro-life advocate Bob Vander Plaats urged Senate Republicans to delay the confirmation of Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner until the FDA reinstates the in-person visit requirement for the abortion pill, citing safety and legal concerns related to mail-order abortions.
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has called for a national ban on the abortion drug mifepristone and urged the FDA to complete a safety review of the drug, criticizing the Biden administration's relaxation of regulations that allow the drug to be distributed by mail.
Three women who regret taking the abortion pill shared their experiences and urged Dr. Heidi Overton to renew the in-person dispensing requirement on mifepristone if confirmed as FDA commissioner.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued Heartbeat International and RealOptions pregnancy centers for promoting abortion pill reversal, seeking over $20 million in penalties and a court order to ban claims that the treatment is safe and effective. During the six-week trial, the state's lead expert witness could not definitively say that abortion pill reversal is ineffective or unsafe, and no evidence of harm from the treatment was presented, while defense witnesses testified to successful outcomes and thousands of lives saved.
California Assembly Bill 2540 would require 92 community colleges to dispense abortion pills or refer students to abortion services, as well as mandate advertising of these services, while University of California and California State University campuses would have to further promote abortion access. The author, a student parent, raises concerns about the safety and financial burdens of implementing abortion services on campuses, the lack of support for student parents, and argues that the bill does not address underlying challenges faced by pregnant students, framing abortion as the default response to pregnancy.
Students for Life of America launched its fall 2026 'Abortion Victims: Every Abortion Has a Human Cost' tour on 150 college campuses in more than 40 states, continuing the legacy of Charlie Kirk by engaging students with displays about the harms of abortion. Despite opposition and mockery on some campuses, the group reports that nearly 23 percent of students who engaged with their spring 2026 'Chemical Abortion Hurts' tour changed their minds about abortion.
Missouri pastors, led by Wesley Vance and joined by Senator Josh Hawley, unveiled a Declaration for Life at the inaugural Missouri Prayer Breakfast, calling on senators to sign a pledge against chemical abortion pills like mifepristone. Hawley introduced legislation to ban mifepristone, citing high rates of adverse effects, and challenged all senators to take the pledge, while Missouri voters prepare to decide on Amendment 3, which would repeal the 2024 abortion amendment.
Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, pledged to complete a thorough and transparent safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, which has been criticized for its adverse effects and mail-order distribution without in-person doctor visits.
Three women who regret taking the abortion pill are urging Dr. Heidi Overton, if confirmed as FDA commissioner, to renew the in-person dispensing requirement on mifepristone to ensure women understand the seriousness of the medication and to prevent coercion or pressure in abortion decisions.
Prayer vigils led by the pro-life group 40 Days for Life are taking place nationwide from September 23 to November 1, focusing on prayer, fasting, and community outreach outside abortion clinics. The group is emphasizing opposition to abortion pills through abortion pill reversal efforts and a national billboard campaign in cities including San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Boston.
Liberty Counsel and a coalition of 50 pro-life leaders sent a letter to FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton urging her to restore abortion pill safeguards that existed before the Biden administration while the FDA completes its safety review of mifepristone.
The pro-life group 40 Days for Life is conducting prayer vigils across the nation from September 23 to November 1, focusing on opposing abortion pills and promoting abortion pill reversal through prayer, fasting, and community outreach. In related news, an Ohio man was sentenced to six months in prison for forcing abortion pills on his pregnant girlfriend, and in Virginia, abortion advocates and opponents are raising funds for and against a constitutional amendment that would establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including abortion care.
Dr. Heidi Overton, nominated to lead the FDA, testified before a Senate committee that if confirmed, she would immediately oversee and ensure transparency of the ongoing safety study on the abortion pill mifepristone, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s FDA Commissioner nominee, declined during her Senate confirmation hearing to state whether she still believes the abortion drug mifepristone is dangerous to women, instead citing the FDA's existing policy that the drug meets safety and efficacy standards.
On September 22, 2026, CLI hosted a webinar titled 'What They Didn’t Tell Her: Real Stories from Women Harmed by Abortion Drugs,' where Katherine Rafferty, Ph.D., presented her peer-reviewed research analyzing public online posts from women about their experiences with abortion drugs. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session moderated by CLI, as reported by the Lozier Institute.
A coalition of 50 pro-life groups sent a letter to Dr. Heidi Overton, nominee for FDA commissioner, urging her to restore safety safeguards on the abortion pill mifepristone that were removed by the Biden administration.
Students for Life of America sent a formal notice to the FDA on September 24, 2026, alleging that the agency violated the Endangered Species Act by approving the abortion pill mifepristone without consulting wildlife agencies, and named four endangered freshwater mussels potentially affected by drug pollution. The group demands the FDA remove the drug from the market and conduct an environmental review, citing a peer-reviewed study that found anti-progesterone activity from the drug in drinking water samples from three U.S.
