Lawmakers in the Kansas Legislature voted April 26 to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a “born-alive infants protection act.”
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North Dakota Bishops Praise State’s Six-Week Abortion Ban
A six-week abortion ban signed into law April 24 by North Dakota’s Republican governor, Doug Burgum, is being hailed by the state’s Catholic bishops as an “important step toward making the state a sanctuary for life.”
Mississippi Enacts Legislative Package Praised by Advocates as ‘Pro-Life Safety Net’
After its defense of a state law limiting abortion made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, resulting in the court’s subsequent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June, Mississippi passed a package of bills that state officials said demonstrate creating a safety net for both mothers and babies.
Supreme Court Extends Administrative Stay in Abortion Pill Legal Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court said it would extend the administrative stay in the abortion pill dispute until April 21, temporarily keeping in place status quo federal regulations regarding the use of an abortion drug, and giving the court additional time to consider a lower court’s ruling to stay the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug.
Colorado Lawmakers Expand Access To Abortion; Kansas Governor Vetoes Born-Alive Bill
Pro-life advocates encountered set-backs as Colorado’s governor signed a trio of bills to expand access to abortion in the Centennial State, and Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a “born-alive” bill that seeks to protect infants who survive failed abortion attempts.
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Lower Court Rulings Restricting Abortion Pills Amid Legal Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court said April 14 it would temporarily keep in place status quo federal regulations regarding the use of an abortion drug, giving the court additional time to consider a lower court’s ruling to stay the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug.
Florida Lawmakers, Desantis Approve Six-Week Abortion Ban
Florida lawmakers and the state’s Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely expected to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination soon, approved a bill April 13 to ban abortions after six weeks.
Annual Good Friday Nationwide Prayer Vigil For Victims Of Abortion Continues Post-Roe, Organizers Say
An annual Good Friday pro-life prayer vigil that takes place in locations across the country will continue post-Roe, organizers said.
West Virginia Governor Signs Funding Bill For Pregnancy Help Centers
Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice March 29 signed into law a measure supporters say will help mothers both during and after pregnancy.
‘Protect And Support All Human Life,’ Archbishop Cordileone Responds to Pelosi Remarks on Abortion
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone responded to comments made by former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on March 23 in which the Catholic Democrat, who represents San Francisco in Congress, defended her public position on abortion.