President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order Jan. 23 reinstating the “Mexico City Policy,” which bans all foreign nongovernmental organizations receiving U.S. funds from performing or promoting abortion as a method of family planning in other countries. The action was hailed by pro-life leaders.

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, applauded the action saying:

“This is a welcome step toward restoring and enforcing important federal policies that respect the most fundamental human right – the right to life – as well as the long-standing, bi-partisan consensus against forcing Americans to participate in the violent act of abortion.”

“President Trump is continuing Ronald Reagan’s legacy by taking immediate action on day one to stop the promotion of abortion through our tax dollars overseas.” said a Jan. 23 statement from Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List.