Roe v. Wade
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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
207 Senators and Congressmen say Roe vs. Wade is 'unworkable'
Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, more than 200 members of Congress have signed on to support Louisiana’s abortion regulations,... Read more
Analysis: What is next for pro-life legislation?
A Missouri decision this week calls into question whether any legislation is possible on abortion in the first two trimesters... Read more
Catholic governor signs law enshrining abortion access
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the Reproductive Privacy Act on Wednesday. The act codifies the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade into state... Read more
Analysis: Which state pro-life laws could arrive at the Supreme Court
With a Supreme Court considered favorable to the pro-life cause and a total of more than 100 Trump nominees in... Read more
North Carolina 20-week abortion ban unconstitutional, judge rules
A federal judge has struck down a 1973 North Carolina law that limited abortion to the first 20 weeks of... Read more
Commentary: Abortion, extremism, and the need for dialogue
Last week, 44 U.S. Senators voted against legislation that would ban the willful or negligent homicide of babies -born alive... Read more
Little Rock diocese welcomes Roe-triggered abortion ban in Arkansas
The Diocese of Little Rock has said that a law signed Tuesday banning abortion in Arkansas in the event that... Read more
'I survived my mom’s abortion appointment:' Voices from the March for Life
The March, held Friday, traced the annual route along the National Mall in Washington, DC. It was the Dillers’ second... Read more
New Mexico legislators want to repeal state's abortion ban
A group of New Mexican legislators seeks to overturn a state law that would make abortion illegal if Roe v.... Read more
