Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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SHOCK: Gavin Newsom vetoes abortion bill in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2164, which would have codified and strengthened protections for abortion providers against extradition to pro-life states, despite having previously signed an executive order with similar protections in 2022. Newsom explained his veto by stating that extradition is an executive function and expressed concern about setting a precedent that would limit the authority of future governors, a decision that drew criticism from abortion rights advocates.

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Cassy Cooke|Live Action News|

Graphic TV ads challenge Trump, GOP to stop abortion ‘genocide’

Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue and 2024 presidential candidate, along with nine other congressional candidates, have launched graphic pro-life TV ads in the Washington, D.C. area challenging President Donald Trump, the DOJ, and GOP members of Congress to take stronger action against abortion.

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Doug Mainwaring|LifeSiteNews|

Missouri Judge Wiped Out Abortion Clinic Inspections and Three More States Could Be Next

In June 2026, a Kansas City judge struck down Missouri abortion clinic safety laws, including requirements for clinic inspections, informed consent, and protections for babies with Down syndrome and those able to feel pain. Similar abortion-related ballot measures are pending in Idaho, Nevada, and Virginia, with Missouri voters given a chance to repeal the 2024 abortion amendment in the November 2026 election.

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You Don’t Have to Be Fine Before God: How Lament Can Help You Heal After Abortion

Lament is described as a form of prayer that allows individuals to honestly express pain, grief, anger, and questions to God, supporting emotional and spiritual healing after abortion. Scripture provides examples of lament, such as in the Psalms and the book of Job, showing that bringing difficult emotions and doubts to God is part of a real relationship and can help people process their feelings and grow closer to God.

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Virginia Abortions Up to Birth Amendment Would Also Eliminate Parental Rights

Virginia currently allows abortion up to birth, and a new constitutional amendment on the ballot would further protect the distribution of abortion pills to minors and others without parental rights or medical oversight. The amendment is criticized for removing duties of care from abortion providers and potentially increasing risks to vulnerable girls and women, while also immunizing abortion agencies from liability for medical malpractice.

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Chuck Donovan|LifeNews.com|

40 Days for Life Campaign Begins in 682 Cities to Save Babies From Abortion

The 40 Days for Life campaign has started in 682 cities worldwide, including Kalamazoo, Michigan, where participants held a rain-soaked vigil to pray for the unborn and an end to abortion. In the Pacific Northwest, leaders from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Canada gathered in Seattle for a training workshop to prepare for the campaign, which includes recruiting vigil participants and legal briefings.

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Shawn Carney|LifeNews.com|

Her boss told her to abort her baby. When she didn't, she was fired.

J Hewitt, a 19-year-old trainee stylist at Elite Hair Lounge in London, was wrongfully terminated due to her pregnancy after her manager suggested she have an abortion and she faced various instances of pregnancy discrimination. An employment tribunal found in her favor, ruling that her pregnancy was the principal reason for her dismissal and awarded her nearly £30,000 in damages.

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El-Sayed mocked for 'word salad' answer when pressed by conservative on voting for him: 'Worse than Kamala's'

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faced criticism for referring to a pregnant woman as 'an adult' or 'juvenile human' during a town hall at Western Michigan University while discussing abortion access. Conservative commentators and political opponents accused him of using dehumanizing language and avoiding the word 'woman' in his explanation, with some comparing his response unfavorably to that of Kamala Harris.

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Missouri and Idaho Have Massive Battles to Stop Abortions, Please Vote Pro-Life

Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 3 in November to repeal a 2024 amendment that legalized abortion through all nine months of pregnancy and to prohibit gender transition surgeries for minors, aiming to restore previous pro-life protections in the state. In Idaho, Prop 1 seeks to remove current abortion bans by establishing a right to abortion up to viability with expanded exceptions, and pro-life advocates urge voters to reject this amendment to maintain the state's abortion-free status.

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Sarah Neely|LifeNews.com|

Catholic Church Fights Virginia Amendment for Abortions Up to Birth

Virginia Democrats have advanced a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights up to birth, which is opposed by thousands of Catholics including Bishop Michael Burbidge who called the amendment extreme and harmful to mothers and minors. The amendment would protect abortion as a fundamental right and remove parental roles in abortion decisions for minors, while pro-abortion groups argue it safeguards reproductive freedom without government interference.

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Ireland Owens|LifeNews.com|

Supreme Court gives custody of baby to biological parents over surrogate in abortion related case

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan declined to intervene in a custody dispute involving a baby born via surrogate after the surrogate refused to terminate the pregnancy despite a diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The lower court's order granting custody to the biological parents, who are caring for the baby in Texas following open-heart surgery, was upheld without explanation from Kagan.

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Misty Severi|Just the News|

Samuel Has Down Syndrome, But His Mother Saved Him From Abortion

Catherina David of Ontario considered abortion after learning her unborn son Samuel had Down syndrome, but changed her mind at the hospital following a dream she interpreted as a sign from God. Samuel was born with a heart condition requiring surgery, but is now a healthy baby, and David says she has no regrets about choosing to continue the pregnancy.

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Steven Ertelt|LifeNews.com|

Crucial Battles in Missouri and Idaho: Every Pro-Life Voter MUST Show Up to Save Lives

Abortion will be on several state ballots this year, including important ones in Missouri and Idaho. Missouri became one of the first states to be abortion-free following the Dobbs decision in 2022 and has maintained that status for nearly two years. The article emphasizes the significance of these upcoming ballot measures in pro-life states, highlighting Missouri's early adoption of abortion restrictions after the Dobbs ruling.

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Sarah Neely|Operation Rescue|

Expert Debunks Claim Abortion Bans Led to Higher ‘Suicidality’ Among Teen Girls

A study published in JAMA Network claimed that total abortion bans were associated with a 4.3-percentage point increase in suicidal ideation among female students, but expert Michael New noted there was no statistically significant increase in actual suicide attempts among teen girls in pro-life states. The study's limitations include examining only five states for one year and not considering factors like sexual activity or age, leading New to argue that the research is not comprehensive and does not prove abortion bans cause higher suicidality among teen girls.

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Fred Clark Would Withhold Federal Funds From States That Don't Bend the Knee to His Abortion Agenda

Fred Clark, a Democrat running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District, supports codifying the right to sell and distribute abortion drugs and opposes any limits on abortion, including repealing the Hyde Amendment to allow federal funding for abortions. He plans to withhold federal funds from states with pro-life laws, requiring states receiving federal funds to provide abortion care at all stages of pregnancy, which would impact funding for areas like education, infrastructure, and disaster relief in states such as Texas and Florida.

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Amy Curtis|Townhall|

Pro-Abortion, Pro-Transgender Doctors Rush to Back Democrat Amy Acton in Ohio after Key Medical Association Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy

More than 1,000 Ohio doctors, including those who perform abortions and sex changes, signed a letter opposing a major state medical association's endorsement of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for governor. These doctors expressed their support for Democrat Amy Acton following the association's political arm endorsement decision last week.

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Muslim Democrat claims protecting unborn babies makes women ‘vehicle for fetus’

Michigan Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed stated that forbidding abortion reduces women to 'simply a carrying vehicle for a fetus that has not ever breathed air in the world.' He emphasized that the life of the mother cannot be curtailed by such a reduction and advocated for preventing unwanted pregnancies as the best way to prevent abortion.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Nick Vujicic: A living refutation of abortion's culture of death

Nick Vujicic, born without arms or legs, overcame bullying, loneliness, and depression through his Christian faith and became an international motivational speaker, author, husband, and father. The documentary 'No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story' highlights his life as a refutation of the culture that devalues lives with disabilities, especially in the context of abortion decisions based on prenatal diagnoses.

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Patrick Novecosky|Blaze Media|

Two women sue Oklahoma over pro-life law after prenatal diagnoses

Two women, Magon Hoffman and Sheena Hamlin, filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma officials and health advisors after being denied abortions following prenatal diagnoses of fatal fetal conditions, leading them to seek abortions out of state. The lawsuit, supported by two doctors and a pro-abortion group, argues that Oklahoma's pro-life law violates their rights to life, liberty, and equal protection by not allowing abortion exceptions for fatal fetal diagnoses, despite the state's law permitting abortion only to save the life of the mother.

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Nancy Flanders|Live Action News|

Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Found One Bible Story He Says Justifies Abortion

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico claims the Bible never mentions abortion and argues that Mary's consent to the Angel Gabriel in Luke 1 justifies abortion as godly. Approximately 60 pro-life advocates protested outside his Baylor University rally, where Baylor police restricted their free speech rights on university property, leading them to demonstrate on a public sidewalk instead.

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editor|Pro Life Press|