America is facing a story straight out of 1 Kings: one baby, two parties wanting the baby, and only one of those parties wanting the baby alive. And while this case is not before King Solomon in the Bible, who wanted to determine which of two fighting women was the true mother, judges in the Alaska Superior Court and the California Second District Court of Appeal are hearing ... Read More The post MODERN KING SOLOMON CASE: Surrogate Mother Fighting to Save Baby from Contractual Parents Pushing Abortion appeared first on Students for Life of America .
For Immediate Release: Aug. 5, 2026 Contact: media@sbaprolife.org | View Newsroom Washington, D.C. – Today Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund announced its endorsement of Lynn Fitch for governor of Mississippi to succeed current pro-life Governor Tate Reeves, who is term limited. The general election is set to take place on November 2, 2027. […]
Van Maren discusses renewed efforts to change Liechtenstein's abortion law and the ruling prince's opposition. He places the dispute in the context of previous referendums and the monarchy's veto powers.
White explains the remaining briefing, closing-argument, and decision stages after testimony ended in California's case against Heartbeat International and RealOptions. She argues that the outcome could affect pregnancy centers' ability to discuss abortion-pill reversal nationwide and asks supporters to remain engaged and prayerful.
Pro-life advocates in Mexico say the country's highest court has been gradually eroding legal protections for the unborn and conscience rights for medical professionals.
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Wallenmeyer outlines California's advertising lawsuit against Heartbeat International and RealOptions and explains the organizations' free-speech defense. She challenges the state's interpretation of abortion-pill-reversal research and trial testimony, arguing that women should retain access to information about continuing a pregnancy.
Andrusko reports on a South Korean appellate decision involving a baby allegedly born alive during a late abortion and then killed. He summarizes the court’s treatment of the defendants and criticizes the legal reasoning surrounding abortion and the newborn’s death.
Waters discusses the uncertain legal status of frozen embryos and emerging technologies such as artificial wombs and in vitro gametogenesis. She argues that law should recognize human embryos directly rather than relying on location or method of conception as proxies for protection.
Editor’s Note: Originally published in May 2022, this paper underwent revisions and was republished in July 2026. Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, there have been widespread claims that women in pro-life states will be unable to get the care they need during pregnancy emergencies. Pro-life laws have been criticized […] The post Fact Sheet: Medical Indications for Separating a Mother and Her Unborn Child appeared first on Lozier Institute .
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2026 Contact: media@sbaprolife.org | View Newsroom Women Harmed by Abortion Drugs Looking for Justice Washington, D.C. – Republican members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the administration’s handling of a high-profile lawsuit over mail-order abortion drug harms during a hearing today to consider Blanche’s nomination. […]
Last week, news reports covered the latest lawsuit between Planned Parenthood and the Ohio Department of Health: apparently, the abortion… The post The Story Behind Planned Parenthood’s Latest Lawsuit appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .
SBA Pro-Life America presents a constitutional argument that unborn children should receive protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. The piece situates personhood arguments within the movement’s post-Dobbs debate over federal and state legal strategy.
For Immediate Release: July 8, 2026 Contact: media@sbaprolife.org | View Newsroom Washington, D.C. – In a new letter to Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, women harmed by abortion drugs “respectfully but urgently” ask the Department of Justice to “side with Rosalie Markezich and settle her legal case immediately so abortion drugs are no longer sent through […]
Americans United for Life (AUL) is pleased to share the latest issue of our Life Litigation Report. The report tracks major bioethics cases in federal and state courts across the country. These cases range from early life issues, such as abortion and in vitro fertilization, to end-of-life questions, such as assisted suicide. The report provides an overview of current litigation trends […] The post AUL’s 2026 Life Litigation Report appeared first on Americans United for Life .
This ADF release reports a settlement preventing enforcement of Delaware’s pregnancy-center disclaimer law against the plaintiffs. It describes the centers’ objections to compelled advertising language and the state’s agreement to pay legal fees.
In this episode of Daybreak - U.S. Supreme Court hands down a landmark victory for girls and women's sports; latest Roy Morgan poll; media get the chance to slam school lunches again - but is it warranted; Opportunity Party is (finally) being exposed as a left wing party; media story unintentionally reveals the inherent dangers of euthanasia; is Brian Tamaki being targeted rightly or wrongly; & King Charles downgrades "Defender of the Faith' for a 'Multi-Faith Monarchy'. The post Daybreak – 1 July 2026 appeared first on Family First NZ .
Waters uses an embryo mix-up case to examine the ethical and legal consequences of IVF errors. She argues that children created through reproductive technology have interests in biological identity that should not be reduced to the claims of adults or clinics.
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a challenge to Washington state laws that allow the state to help runaway children receive abortions and “transgender” medical interventions – puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries – without parental consent or knowledge. The Court announced on June 29, 2026, that it was granting certiorari in the case International […] The post Supreme Court to Decide if Washington State Can ‘Transition’ Runaway Children appeared first on Daily Citizen .
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2026 Contact: media@sbaprolife.org | View Newsroom Washington, D.C. – In a win for pro-life states and abortion drug coercion survivors, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted plaintiffs’ request for an expedited hearing in Louisiana v. FDA. The appeal is scheduled to be heard on September 9. This week 83 state […]
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, many Americans thought the battle over abortion was largely won. Four years later, the reality is far more complicated. In our latest episode, Craig DeRoche sits down with Clare Ath, head of government affairs for Human Coalition, one of the nation’s largest organizations where […]
Executive Summary Since the Supreme Court’s June 2022 Dobbs decision, many states have enacted strong pro-life laws that protect unborn babies. Currently, 13 states protect all unborn babies and four have a Heartbeat Law in effect that protects the unborn after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.[1] Multiple academic and policy studies analyzing state-level birth […] The post The Lifesaving Impact of Recently Enacted Pro-Life Laws appeared first on Lozier Institute .
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2026 Contact: media@sbaprolife.org | View Newsroom Declaration of Independence for the Unborn Highlights Lives, Foundational Rights at Stake Washington, D.C. – On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs Supreme Court victory that reversed Roe v. Wade, SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser addressed the failure of a “states-only” approach to […]
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2026 Contact: media@sbaprolife.org | View Newsroom Washington, D.C. – A coalition of 83 state and national pro-life groups, led by SBA Pro-life America, sent a letter to Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice to resolve the Louisiana v. FDA lawsuit by agreeing to a court-ordered consent decree […]
Dear Friend, This week marks four years since the Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade and returned abortion policy to the American people and their elected representatives. Dobbs was a historic victory for life, but the work of protecting preborn children, supporting mothers, and advancing a culture that values every human life continues. As we commemorate this important anniversary, […]
(Washington, D.C.): Last week, Americans United for Life (AUL) signed on to the amicus brief led by Advancing American Freedom in Louisiana v. FDA, which continues to be litigated following the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse the Fifth Circuit’s stay on mail-order abortion regulations last month. Our joint briefing argues that states, including Louisiana, have the authority to regulate […] The post Americans United for Life Joins Advancing American Freedom on Amicus Brief in Louisiana v. FDA appeared first on Americans United for Life .
In this episode of Daybreak – 92% of schools want nothing to do with ‘Pride Week’; the ARL are okay with domestic violence, drugs and coercion of abortions but not quoting the Bible; saying hurty words can get you a red card at the FIFA World Cup; 1 in 4 US workers are still working from home – especially younger workers; NZ’s Supreme Court is (rightly) called out for activism; Winston is no longer the Kingmaker – but we already knew that; did the Minister for Women tell a porkie; NZ has a medicine-funding crisis; tourists are ignoring the tipping culture in the US; Obama opens his new library
(Washington, D.C.): Nearly four years after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, a new Americans United for Life (AUL)/YouGov poll shows Americans overwhelmingly value women’s safety and right to informed consent, while public support for in-person dispensing requirements falls short: Americans remain divided on their views on the abortion pill, where only 47% support allowing mifepristone in the United States as a prescription drug and only 64% had heard of mifepristone (or medication abortion) […] The post POLL: Majority of Americans Believe Safety, Not Ease of Access, Should Gu
Can the government compel a faith-based ministry to disclose private donor information? That question led to a unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in favor of a New Jersey pregnancy resource center. While the case involves a pregnancy center, the principles at stake reach far beyond the life issue. The Court’s ruling reinforces protections for free association, donor […]
