Roe v. Wade
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Why women didn’t need Roe to get ahead: An interview with the head of Secular Pro-Life
This December, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the abortion case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health... Read more
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to uphold legal abortion
The Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade, the court’s 1973 ruling that legalized... Read more
Supreme Court sets argument date for challenge to Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear arguments in a critical abortion case on Dec. 1. Read more
Supreme Court poised to hear biggest challenge to Roe v Wade in 48 years
Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Mississippi’s lone abortion clinic, presented its legal argument Monday for why the U.S. Supreme Court should... Read more
State's bishops 'celebrate every life saved' by Texas abortion law
Bishops around the country reacted with praise to a Texas law banning abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat,... Read more
Biden promises 'whole-of-government' effort to maintain abortion in Texas
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a “whole-of-government” response to “ensure” abortion access in Texas, after the state’s pro-life law... Read more
More than 75 briefs filed supporting Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban at Supreme Court
More than 75 amicus briefs have been filed at the Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after... Read more
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Pro-life leaders: Movement must be ready if Roe is overturned
If the Supreme Court sends the question of legal abortion back to the states, pro-life groups must be prepared to... Read more
Texas governor signs 'trigger' abortion ban
The governor of Texas signed two bills last week, to prevent the future closure of churches during disasters and to... Read more
Democratic Senators warn of court-packing if Roe is altered by Supreme Court
Democratic senators have argued that overturning or otherwise limiting Roe v. Wade would pave the way to change the size... Read more
After Supreme Court takes up abortion case, White House signals support for Roe v. Wade
The White House on Monday made statements in favor of legal abortion and the Equality Act. Read more
Louisiana legislature recognizes anniversary of Roe v. Wade as ‘Day of Tears’
The Louisiana state legislature last week passed a resolution recognizing Jan. 22, 2022, the 49th anniversary of legalized abortion throughout... Read more
‘Roe v Wade’ film aims to accurately portray history of landmark decision
The co-writer and star of a new film chronicling the courtroom drama of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court... Read more
Biden, Harris state their support for abortion on Roe anniversary
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stated their commitment to abortion on the 48th anniversary of the Roe... Read more
NJ bishops call for day of prayer and fasting on Roe anniversary
As the United States approaches 48 years of legalized abortion nationwide, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey are asking Catholics... Read more
Barrett hearings day 2: Barrett faces questions on abortion, Catholic faith, race, and religious freedom
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was pressed on Tuesday for her position on abortion, marriage, and health care, during... Read more
McConnell: Trump Supreme Court nominee ‘will receive a vote’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday night that after the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a... Read more
Louisiana abortion clinic rule heads to US Supreme Court
A Louisiana abortion clinic regulation sponsored by a pro-life Democrat could have a major impact on precedent regarding legal abortion,... Read more
ACLU lawsuit targets 'sanctuary cities' for the unborn
The American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday filed lawsuits against seven Texas cities that have declared themselves “sanctuary cities” for... Read more
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States announce pro-life, pro-choice initiatives ahead of March for Life
On the eve of the 2020 March for Life in Washington DC, lawmakers in several states announced the introduction of... Read more
