Trump Blocks Federal Funding For Abortion in US and Abroad
Blocking government funding for abortions both in the US and abroad, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump on Friday reinstated the Mexico City Policy and the Hyde Amendment.
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Arizona Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Civil War-Era Abortion Ban
The Democratic-led Arizona House of Representatives have voted to repeal a Civil War-era total ban on abortion which could soon go into effect unless the Republican-led Senate votes to keep it on the books, Reuters reports. The ban was passed by the 1st Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1864, before Arizona became a state in 1912.
Abortion To Be Largely Banned In Arizona After State Supreme Court Ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in a 4-2 decision on Monday that the 1864 ban on abortion altogether will take effect in two weeks, instead of keeping a 2022 law that bans abortion after 15 weeks.
Four Pro-Life Activists Face Prison After Convictions For Blocking Access To Abortion Clinic
Four pro-life activists face a potential prison term and/or a fine after being convicted Tuesday of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act by blocking access to an abortion clinic in Tennessee in 2021.
Idaho Petitions Supreme Court to Block Lower Court’s Ruling Against Pro-Life Law
Idaho urgently filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. This action was prompted by a lower court’s agreement with the Biden administration’s position that the state is required to allow abortions under certain circumstances.
Trump, Republican Hopefuls Woo Evangelicals in Iowa, Vow to Restrict Abortion
Donald Trump and other Republican presidential hopefuls called for restricting abortion at an event for evangelicals in Iowa on Saturday, courting the key conservative voting bloc in the state set to hold the party’s first nominating contest in early 2024.
Idaho passes first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” legislation
Idaho has passed a first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” law that criminalizes adults who help an underage girl to get an abortion without the consent of her parent or legal guardian, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Ohio: Pro Life groups condemn proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion past viability
Pro-Life advocates have resoundingly condemned a proposed amendment to Ohio’s state constitution that would guarantee access to abortion beyond viability without the need for parental consent in the case of minors. With its summary language approved last week, the constitutional amendment may be placed on November ballots.
Massachusetts Supreme Court upholds homicide conviction for man who killed a full-term unborn baby by killing its mother
Amid a raging public debate in the US over whether the unborn have personhood rights, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts last week upheld the first-degree homicide convictions of a man found guilty of killing not only his pregnant girlfriend but also her full-term unborn baby, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
DOJ indicts 8 pro-life activists for obstructing Michigan abortion clinic
A federal grand jury indicted eight people accused of blocking access to an abortion clinic in Michigan. Two defendants were indicted for allegedly doing the same to a second facility elsewhere in Michigan.
Minnesota: Gov. Walz signs state law permitting abortion at any stage for any reason
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Tuesday signed into law a piece of state legislation that would enshrine unrestricted access to abortion at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason, regardless of what future judges or politicians might wish to rule on the issue, the Associated Press reports.
Pro-Life Dad Acquitted, Federal Jury Rejects Gov’t ‘Intimidation Against Pro-Life People’
Pro-life dad Mark Houck, who was arrested in a terrifying FBI home raid, has been acquitted in federal court. After the verdict was announced, Houck embraced his wife while roughly two dozen supporters in the courtroom wept tears of relief.
DOJ: 2 People Indicted For Spray-Painting Threats on Pro-Life Crisis Pregnancy Centers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday that a federal grand jury in Florida has indicted two people for “spray-painting threats” on crisis pregnancy centers in the state — threats including “YOUR TIME IS UP!!” and “WE’RE COMING for U.”
Thousands attend March for Life anti-abortion rally in Washington DC
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.
UN atomic watchdog: Iran further increasing stockpile of highly enriched uranium
The UN atomic watchdog said Thursday it believes that Iran has further increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and criticized Tehran for continuing to bar the agency’s officials from accessing or monitoring Iranian nuclear sites.
Biden to seek new nuclear agreement with China, Russia
President Joe Biden on Monday called on China and Russia to work with his administration on nuclear arms reduction efforts amid growing concerns over conflict with those governments and the continued development of Iran’s nuclear program.
U.S. Supreme Court Ends Nationwide Right To Abortion (Update-2)
Despite threats of violence, the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday to overturn the 1973 case Roe v. Wade — which legalized abortion nationwide.
FBI investigating recent spate of attacks on pro-life centers
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is considering whether any of the recent fire bomb and vandalism attacks on pro-life crisis pregnancy centers and churches are violations of FACE, an Act which makes it a federal crime to use force, the threat of force, or physical obstruction to prevent individuals from obtaining or providing reproductive health care services, Christian Today reports.
Two Michigan pro-life centers vandalized as attacks spike ahead of Supreme Court ruling
Radical pro-choice extremists have claimed responsibility for attacks on two pro-life pregnancy centers in Michigan as vandalism surges ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
Dems urge Google to limit search results showing pro-life pregnancy centers they call ‘fake clinics’
Over 20 House and Senate Democrats have demanded the top executive at Google restrict search engine results showing pro-life pregnancy centers.