Abortion in the United States
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Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth
A Sept. 6 ruling of the court declared “unconstitutional the legal system that criminalizes abortion in the Federal Penal Code.” Read more
Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’
In a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules criminalization of abortion in Federal Penal Code unconstitutional
The court’s First Chamber ruled the criminalization unconstitutional “since it violates the human rights of women and persons with the... Read more
Pro-life doctors respond to OB-GYN group’s call for abortion ‘without restrictions’
Dr. Christopher Zahn of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argued that abortion “improves and saves lives.” Read more
Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins
The trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a... Read more
Thousands march for life in London
The ninth annual march processed through the city of Westminster in London and ended at the Houses of Parliament. Read more
Group behind abortion initiative sues Ohio over use of ‘unborn child’ in ballot language
The ballot language states the proposed amendment would prohibit abortion restrictions “before an unborn child is determined to be viable.” Read more
Florida man charged with double homicide in killing of girlfriend who refused abortion
Donovan Faison, 21, has been charged with two counts of felony homicide for the deaths of his 19-year-old girlfriend and... Read more
States and pro-life groups urge Supreme Court to end abortion ‘bubble’ zones
In all, 18 different amicus briefs were filed in support of pro-life free speech in a case involving Debra Vitagliano,... Read more
Ohio’s Issue 1 targets unborn children all nine months, Cincinnati archbishop says
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr warns that if the new ballot measure becomes law, it could harm women, families, and the unborn. Read more
At crowded GOP debate, candidates spar over Trump, abortion, conservative credentials
The Republican candidates sparred in the first debate over their respective qualifications for president, abortion ,and the legacy of Donald... Read more
Analysis: Do California’s Catholic universities have to include abortion in their health plans?
While state law mandates coverage of abortion and transgender treatments, insurance industry experts say colleges and universities may have options. Read more
Pennsylvania ends decadeslong funding for crisis pregnancy centers
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in a release about the announcement tied the decision explicitly to support for abortion. Read more
Appeals court sides with anti-abortion protesters in D.C. First Amendment dispute
The court ruled that the pro-life demonstrators had “plausibly” demonstrated that Washington police had violated their First Amendment rights. Read more
5th U.S. Circuit Court approves abortion pill restrictions, ends mail-order abortions
The court ruled that the FDA must reinstate restrictions in place before 2016, most notably banning administering the pills through... Read more
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flip-flops on abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told reporters he would support a three-month federal abortion ban but later appeared to walk back... Read more
Cincinnati archbishop urges Catholics to reject state abortion amendment in November
“As Catholics, we are morally obliged to uphold the dignity of life of all vulnerable humans,” Archbishop Dennis Schnurr wrote... Read more
Peru congressman: Abortion lobby using pregnant rape victim to try to legalize abortion
“What I see is the utilization of this case by the abortion lobby,” said Peru Congressman Alejandro Muñante. Read more
Bishops of Brazil encourage prayers to prevent liberalization of abortion
A lawsuit calling for the decriminalization of abortion in the country is now before the Federal Supreme Court and could... Read more
Massive spending, large voter turnout amid defeat of Ohio’s Issue 1
The initiative’s defeat, which took place amid unprecedented voter turnout, means a proposed abortion referendum is more likely to succeed... Read more
