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Abortion pill manufacturer sues West Virginia over state restrictions on the drug

January 26, 2023

A manufacturer of abortion pills has filed suit against West Virginia, arguing the state’s restrictions on access to the medication conflicts with congressional authority given to the Food and Drugs Administration to determine which medications are safe for the public, the Hill reports. Following the reversal of Roe v Wade in June last year, West Virginia instituted a ban on abortion at all stages, with exceptions for medical emergencies, rape and incest.

13 Faith Leaders Sue, Claim MO Abortion Ban Violates Separation of Church and State

January 24, 2023

Thirteen clergy from six faith traditions filed a lawsuit against the State of Missouri on Jan. 19, claiming that the state’s ban on abortion constitutes an imposition of a Christian belief and thus violates the separation of church and state. The clergy also stressed that the abortion ban violates their religious beliefs.

Thousands attend March for Life anti-abortion rally in Washington DC

January 24, 2023

Although the US Supreme Court revoked a federal right to abortion last year, thousands of people nevertheless flocked to Washington DC, Friday to participate in the 50th annual March For Life rally, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. This major annual event is organized by the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.

Dems overwhelmingly oppose bill requiring medical care for babies born alive after botched abortions

January 12, 2023

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to require medical care for babies who survived failed abortion attempts, with 210 Democrats opposing the measure.

Atheists refute claims abortion bans violate religious freedom

January 9, 2023

Atheist pro-life advocates are pushing back against lawsuits alleging that state abortion bans and restrictions violate religious freedom and promote a Christian definition of life, saying that the right to practice one’s faith does not justify “human rights violations.”

Idaho Supreme Court upholds state’s near-total abortion ban

January 8, 2023

The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state’s abortion ban, which restricts access to the procedure except in cases of rape, incest, or a threat to the life of the mother.

South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban

January 5, 2023

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a ban on abortion after cardiac activity is detected – typically around six weeks – ruling the restriction enacted by the Deep South state violates a state constitutional right to privacy.

FDA now allows abortion pills to be purchased from pharmacies and mail-order companies

January 4, 2023

In a move that will expand access to medical abortions in America, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday changed its rule to make abortion pills available for purchase from retail pharmacies and mail-order companies, UPI reports.

Trump takes fire from right after blaming abortion issue for GOP midterm defeats

January 2, 2023

Stunned pro-life advocates pushed back after Donald Trump, one of their greatest allies during his presidency, blamed the abortion issue for hobbling the Republican Party in the November election.

Abortion doctors can’t be charged under Arizona law, court rules

January 1, 2023

An Arizona court has ruled that abortion doctors cannot be prosecuted under a pre-statehood law that criminalizes nearly all abortions yet was barred from being enforced for decades.

Biden admin proposes reversing ‘conscience’ protections for healthcare workers over abortion

December 29, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Service has proposed rescinding Trump-era protections for healthcare workers that barred funding to facilities that required them to perform services contrary to their conscientious objections.

UK March for Life director arrested, charged for silent prayer near abortion clinic

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

The Director of the UK March for Life has been arrested, searched, and criminally charged for silently praying near an abortion clinic in England’s city of Birmingham, ADF UK reports.

Pro-life groups angered as Associated Press advises writers not to say “late-term abortion” or “fetal heartbeat.”

December 15, 2022

Pro-life organizations have accused the Associated Press (AP) news agency of misleading the public by advising journalists not to use terms such as “fetal heartbeat” and “late-term abortion,” the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Northern Ireland can ban pro-life activism near abortion clinics, UK Supreme Court says

December 12, 2022

Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Northern Ireland is allowed to ban anti-abortion demonstrations and prayer vigils outside abortion clinics, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

37 countries declare there is no international “right” to abortion

November 21, 2022

A total of 37 countries have now signed a 2020 consensus document asserting that there is no international right to abortion, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Georgia judge strikes down six-week abortion ban, declaring it unconstitutional

November 15, 2022

A Superior Court judge in Georgia on Tuesday overturned the state’s ban on abortions after six weeks, saying it violated the U.S. Constitution.

Biden says Democrats will not have enough Congressional seats to codify Roe v Wade

November 14, 2022

President Biden said Monday that, following last week’s midterm elections, he does not believe Democrats will have enough votes in Congress to codify Roe v Wade and create federal rights to abortion, Axios reports. Sending the issue of abortion back to individual states for consideration, the US Supreme Court reversed Roe through its June 24 ruling in the case of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Midterm voters approve codification of state abortion rights, vote down pro-life measures

November 10, 2022

In the first midterm elections since June’s US Supreme Court withdrawal of a federally protected right to abortion, not only did a number of states enshrine abortion rights into their constitutions Tuesday, but voters in Republican-led states voted against pro-life measures, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

National Pro-Life organization criticizes unclear GOP stance on abortion in midterms

November 10, 2022

A major national pro-life advocacy organization has publicly criticized the Republican party, attesting it may have lost seats in this week’s midterm elections for not making its position on abortion clear enough, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

No Red Wave, But Republicans Poised To Win House

November 9, 2022

Commentators said Wednesday that Democrats defied historical odds in the critical U.S. midterm elections as an anticipated “red wave” of Republican victories did not materialize.