The chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees are urging Congress to pass the Conscience Protection Act of 2016 as an “immediate federal remedy” for government “coercion on abortion.”
Bishops urge passage of conscience protection bill regarding abortion
Supreme Court’s Texas decision impacts states, galvanizes both sides
The Supreme Court’s June 27 decision to strike down restrictions on Texas abortion clinics is having ripple effects on legislation across the country and it also has galvanized those on both sides of the abortion issue.
With decision on Texas law, women across U.S. ‘just lost,’ says pro-lifer
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just after 10 a.m. East Coast time June 27 in Washington, Kristan Hawkins, director of Students for Life, made an announcement to her […]
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down regulations on Texas abortion clinics
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other religious groups submitted a joint friend of the court brief in the case supporting the Texas law.
Groups ask Congress to pass conscience protection for health care workers
WASHINGTON (CNS) — For decades, Congress and U.S. presidents — both Republican and Democrat — have approved federal laws “protecting conscientious objection to abortion,” but it […]
Mississippi becomes fourth state to ban dismemberment abortions
JACKSON, Miss. (CNS) — A new law in Mississippi will prohibit dismemberment abortions, effective July 1. “This law has the power to change how the public […]
Pro-life advocates oppose new FDA guidelines for RU-486 use
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pro-life advocates expressed dismay with new Food and Drug Administration guidelines that effectively expand how pregnant women can use RU-486, a drug that […]
West Virginia Legislature overrides governor’s veto on abortion bill
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) — West Virginia has become the third state to outlaw second-trimester dismemberment abortion after the state Legislature voted March 10 to override Gov. […]