Contributor: ATTWN Staff In Texas, a deeply disturbing lawsuit has emerged that will absolutely not be the first of its kind: a woman is suing abortion pill provider Aid Access for wrongful death following the termination of her unborn baby. Her partner obtained abortion pills from Aid Access and then snuck them into hot chocolate, which the mom drank, causing ... Read More
Planned Parenthood has made headlines again — not for expanding services or even improving the lives of those it claims to serve in any measurable way. No, the giant abortion business is throwing a legal temper tantrum to maintain its taxpayer funding. In addition to Planned Parenthood’s ongoing lawsuit in Boston, now more than 20 […] The post Planned Parenthood always puts profits first appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Alarm bells are going off again for parents in Fairfax County, Virginia. A report has emerged concerning activities at certain high schools in Fairfax County involving school staff members urging minor girls to get abortions without informing parents. Virginia law currently requires parental consent unless the teenager appeals for a judicial bypass. The details of […] The post Are Fairfax County High Schools Paying for Student Abortions? appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .
Trudden reports a federal injunction protecting providers challenging Colorado's restrictions on abortion-pill-reversal services. The article presents the plaintiffs' and advocates' responses; the legal ruling should not be read as independent clinical proof of treatment effectiveness.
by Sarah Newton In the three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and held there is no federal “right to abortion”, multiple cases have raised the First Amendment rights of sidewalk counselors to speak to and approach abortion-minded women on public property outside abortion facilities. […] The post Bubble Zones: Constitutional, or an Abortion Distortion of the First Amendment? appeared first on Americans United for Life .
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani has blocked the Trump Administration from defunding Planned Parenthood through the reconciliation bill, officially the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. This bill, signed by the President on July 4th, halts federal funding of entities that provide abortion for one year. Her injunction applies to all Planned Parenthood Members across the […] The post Judicial Activism Undermines the Rule of Law appeared first on Americans United for Life .
In positive legal news, a federal court ruled last week that states can regulate abortion drugs within their states. The Federal 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld West Virginia’s Unborn Child Protection Act which, among other things, prohibits the use of abortion drugs for elective abortions in most cases. GenBioPro, one of the two manufacturers... The post Federal Court Says States Can Ban Abortion Drugs appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Written by Brooke Paz The Future of Abortion Pill Access In 2022, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, reviving previously unenforceable abortion laws, inspiring new legislative efforts, and inciting scrutiny of life-affirming legislation. Carolyn McDonnell, Litigation Counsel, examines the history of the federal rules prohibiting mail-order abortion […] The post Mail-Order Abortion Rules: Text, Context, and History of the Comstock Act’s Restrictions on Mailing Abortion Pills appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Federal Court Turns Away Abortion Pill Maker’s Attempt To Overturn Dobbs On Wednesday of this week, the Fourth Circuit delivered a significant victory for the […] The post Federal Court Turns Away Abortion Pill Maker’s Attempt To Overturn Dobbs appeared first on .
July 9, 2025; CONTACT: Communications Director, comms@ohiolife.org Columbus, Ohio – Today, the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas sided with… The post Ohio Right to Life Condemns Reckless Judicial Interference in Women’s Health appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered major victories for life, free speech, and parental rights—thanks in part to Life Legal’s advocacy. In Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Court ruled states can redirect Medicaid funds away from abortion providers. Meanwhile, Olivier v. City of Brandon challenges laws that silence pro-life speech. These wins, along with others protecting children and families, show the power of your support. But the fight isn’t over—pro-abortion forces are regrouping, and Life Legal needs you now more than ever to defend life and free speech in the cour
INDIANAPOLIS (July 3, 2025) – The office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita motioned today for the U.S. Seventh Circuit to vacate a 2012 permanent injunction blocking Indiana from keeping Medicaid dollars from Planned Parenthood. The brief accompanying the motion states: "Just last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the premise underlying this Court’s injunction: [...]
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic1, ruling that the Medicaid Act’s any-qualified-provider provision2 does not confer a right that is enforceable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This means that neither Planned Parenthood nor its patients may bring a lawsuit in federal court challenging South Carolina’s decertification of […] The post Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic: Defunding Abortion Businesses’ Medicaid Dollars appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Last week, the Court rejected Planned Parenthood’s challenge in Medina v. Planned Parenthood, upholding South Carolina’s right to cut off Medicaid funding to abortion providers. This ruling sends a clear message: states are not required to funnel your hard-earned money into the coffers of the nation’s largest abortion chain. The post Supreme Court Victory: States Can Defund Planned Parenthood! appeared first on .
INDIANAPOLIS (June 27, 2025) — Indiana Right to Life applauds a statement made Wednesday by Attorney General Todd Rokita regarding the recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas vacating a Biden era abortion rule designed to protect abortion providers from transparency. "We're moving forward with our goal to protect life and working to undo the many [...]
Supreme Court Rules in Medina v. Planned Parenthood: A Major Win for Pro Lifers The Supreme Court’s decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic allows states to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, dealing a significant blow to the abortion industry. This ruling affirms states’ rights to stop taxpayer dollars from supporting abortion providers. Pro lifers are urging Congress to pass H.R. 1 to defund Planned Parenthood at the federal level, redirecting funds to community health centers that offer real, life-affirming care. Join the nationwide movement on June 28’s Defund Day
(Washington, D.C.): Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, by a 6-3 majority. By siding with Medina, the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the court rejected Planned Parenthood’s implied right of action claim, indicating the abortion business […] The post A Victory for Authentic Women’s Health Care: SCOTUS Rules Against Abortion Businesses in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic appeared first on Americans United for Life .
“Today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling has been a long-time coming. Indiana's right to stop using Medicaid dollars to fund Planned Parenthood, and its business of abortion, is finally validated. The Indiana state legislature passed defunding legislation under Governor Mitch Daniels in 2011, making Indiana the first in the nation to do so. But the U.S. Seventh Circuit issued [...]
Louisiana Right to Life Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Medina Case Decision Opens Door for Louisiana to Finally End Public Funding to Abortion-Business Organizations Like Planned Parenthood Baton Rouge – Louisiana Right to Life today applauds the United States Supreme Court for its ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, a landmark decision affirming... The post Louisiana Right to Life Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Medina Case appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Wesley J. Smith recently participated in a Symposium hosted by the Human Life Review. He was asked to react to the following statement: In the decades between Roe v. Wade and Dobbs, most prolifers believed that Americans were more or less opposed to legalized abortion on demand because a) this was the case in 1973; b) it was imposed on us from above by “raw judicial power,” rather than legislated; and c) surveys repeatedly showed substantial percentages of Americans being disquieted by abortion, especially when you got beyond the hard cases and the earliest weeks of pregnancy. In the first yea
Three years ago, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overruled Roe v. Wade and returned the abortion issue to the democratic process. Following the Dobbs decision, there was a drastic shift in abortion law and policy, especially within the states. Clarke D. Forsythe, Senior Counsel, and Carolyn McDonnell, Litigation Counsel, explore these changes in the […] The post The States’ Response to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Dear Friend, Three years ago, the Supreme Court handed down one of the most important pro-life victories in our nation’s history—and today, we’re seeing ripple effects that are shaping our courts, our laws and our culture. From major legal wins to bold new protections for children, momentum is building—and your Family Policy Alliance is right […]
Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and shifted abortion regulation to the states. While this ruling has led to significant legal victories and protections for life, new challenges such as the rise of chemical abortions and pro-abortion amendments threaten progress. Life Legal remains committed to defending life through strategic litigation and frontline support—your help is crucial in this ongoing fight. The post Dobbs at Three: A Victory—and a Warning appeared first on .
Snyder critiques coverage of Kat Cammack's ectopic pregnancy and the hesitation described by her medical team. She disputes the interpretation that Florida's abortion restrictions prohibited the needed treatment.
(Washington, D.C.): Today marks the historic victory for life when, three years ago to the day, the Supreme Court of the United States issued the opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, striking down the “grievously wrong” precedent of Roe and Casey. Since a constitutional “right” to abortion has no longer been the law […] The post Americans United for Life Celebrates the Third Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Today marks the three year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates of death into our nation. For nearly 50 years, over 63 million innocent lives were lost under its shadow. But the Church did not stay silent. For years, believers across the nation prayed, […] The post Because Roe Fell, the Church Must Continue to Rise first appeared on LOVE LIFE .
Geraghty discusses the birth of Adriana Smith's son after she was declared brain dead during pregnancy. The commentary considers the ethical justification for continued support and disputes claims that Georgia's abortion law necessarily dictated her care.
Americans United for Life (AUL) is pleased to share our 2025 Second Quarter 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 goal of the […] The post 2025 Q2 Life Litigation Report appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Supreme Court Will Hear Case of Pregnancy Center Harassed by New Jersey Attorney General State | Alliance Defending Freedom | Jun 16, 2025 | 10:02AM | Washington, DC The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing First Choice, a faith-based […]
