Pro Life 2023

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New pro-life group prepares to administer Kansas’ $2 million abortion-alternative program

Sep 12, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The program is “a social service with a material component” that helps pregnant women and mothers access food, diapers, counseling,... Read more

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Biden Justice Department asks Supreme Court to overturn restrictions on abortion pill 

Sep 12, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The Department of Justice filed the appeal on Friday to prevent limits on the abortion pill mifepristone. Read more

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Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth

Sep 11, 2023

By Diego López Colín

A Sept. 6 ruling of the court declared “unconstitutional the legal system that criminalizes abortion in the Federal Penal Code.” Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2015.

Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’

Sep 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

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

A pro-life woman is arrested for praying silently in alleged violation of a local buffer zone law.

UK home secretary tells police that ‘silent prayer’ is not a crime

Sep 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments follow several arrests of pro-life activists for praying outside of abortion clinics. Read more

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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

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Pro-life doctors respond to OB-GYN group’s call for abortion ‘without restrictions’

Sep 6, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Dr. Christopher Zahn of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argued that abortion “improves and saves lives.” Read more

Washington Surgi-Clinic on F St. NW in Washington, D.C. on April 7, 2022

Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins

Sep 6, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a... Read more

Law enforcement estimated 7,000 attended the March for Life in London, England.

Thousands march for life in London

Sep 5, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The ninth annual march processed through the city of Westminster in London and ended at the Houses of Parliament.  Read more

Lauren Handy speaks at a news conference on April 5, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

Thomas More Society files emergency appeal to release activist from pre-sentencing detention

Sep 1, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Lauren Handy was among the five anti-abortion demonstrators found guilty this week of felony violations of the FACE Act. Read more

Sanford, Florida, police arrested Donovan Faison, 21, on Aug. 29, 2023, in connection with the November 2022 killing of his pregnant girlfriend and her preborn child, an action police believe was motivated by her refusal to get an abortion.

Florida man charged with double homicide in killing of girlfriend who refused abortion

Aug 31, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Donovan Faison, 21, has been charged with two counts of felony homicide for the deaths of his 19-year-old girlfriend and... Read more

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Pro-life activists found guilty of obstructing abortion clinic access in DC

Aug 30, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

All five defendants were convicted of felony conspiracy against rights and felony violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic... Read more

Debra Vitagliano.

States and pro-life groups urge Supreme Court to end abortion ‘bubble’ zones 

Aug 28, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

In all, 18 different amicus briefs were filed in support of pro-life free speech in a case involving Debra Vitagliano,... Read more

President Joe Biden at the White House on Aug. 28, 2023.

Biden campaign launches pro-abortion ad; pro-life groups label it ‘extreme’

Aug 28, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The ad launched Friday and will run for two weeks in seven key states. Read more

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Ohio’s Issue 1 targets unborn children all nine months, Cincinnati archbishop says

Aug 25, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr warns that if the new ballot measure becomes law, it could harm women, families, and the unborn. Read more

(From L) Former Arkansas governor of Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum arrive onstage for the first Republican Presidential primary debate at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 23, 2023.

At crowded GOP debate, candidates spar over Trump, abortion, conservative credentials

Aug 23, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The Republican candidates sparred in the first debate over their respective qualifications for president, abortion ,and the legacy of Donald... Read more

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South Carolina Supreme Court upholds ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban: ‘Life is winning’

Aug 23, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The ruling ended a circuit court’s injunction that had temporarily blocked the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act. Read more

Immaculata Church on the campus of the University of San Diego.

Analysis: Do California’s Catholic universities have to include abortion in their health plans?

Aug 21, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

While state law mandates coverage of abortion and transgender treatments, insurance industry experts say colleges and universities may have options. Read more

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Pennsylvania ends decadeslong funding for crisis pregnancy centers

Aug 18, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in a release about the announcement tied the decision explicitly to support for abortion. Read more

Metropolitan Police arrest a Students for Life volunteer, Aug. 1, 2020.

Appeals court sides with anti-abortion protesters in D.C. First Amendment dispute

Aug 17, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The court ruled that the pro-life demonstrators had “plausibly” demonstrated that Washington police had violated their First Amendment rights.  Read more