Supreme Court extends administrative stay in abortion pill legal challenge April 19, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News 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 April 18, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News 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.
Beacon of hope: Women’s Center West finds new home April 17, 2023By Mary Clifford Morrell Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Now in a new location, nestled on a busy community street in the heart of Catonsville, Women’s Center West continues its mission with the goal of expanding its outreach and increasing pregnancy testing and ultrasound numbers.
O Life! O Death! O Mystery! April 17, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life Jesus taught us, despite his fear in the garden, how to die well — with integrity and commitment.
Florida lawmakers, DeSantis approve six-week abortion ban April 14, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News 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.
Appeals court rules to keep abortion pill on the market but reinstates prior restrictions April 13, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A federal appeals court April 12 froze portions of a federal judge’s ruling suspending the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a medication abortion pill, ruling that the drug can remain on the market but under more strict regulations while a challenge to it plays out.
Wins, losses and a referendum ahead highlight Maryland legislative session April 13, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life After a somewhat disheartening 2023 legislative session, the Maryland Catholic Conference is turning its attention to reviewing the possible impact of bills approved by the Maryland General Assembly and signed or soon-to-be signed into law by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
Catholic governor calls on Louisiana lawmakers to abolish the death penalty as ‘a pro-life state’ April 13, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-La., called for an end to the death penalty in Louisiana during his final State of the State address, April 10, in an impassioned call for lawmakers to adopt legislative proposals reflecting its identity as a “pro-life state.”
Federal judge issues Good Friday ruling suspending FDA approval of abortion pill April 8, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A federal judge in Texas ruled April 7 to suspend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a medication abortion pill, additionally granting a seven-day pause for his ruling before it would go into effect to allow the federal government to appeal and seek emergency relief.
Annual Good Friday nationwide prayer vigil for victims of abortion continues post-Roe, organizers say April 6, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Respect Life, World News An annual Good Friday pro-life prayer vigil that takes place in locations across the country will continue post-Roe, organizers said.
Voters give Wisconsin Supreme Court a liberal majority in election ahead of anticipated challenge to state abortion ban April 6, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Milwaukee Judge Janet Protasiewicz was elected April 4 to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving the state’s top court a liberal majority before it is likely to consider the state’s abortion ban.
Kansas Legislature approves ‘born alive’ bill with veto-proof majority April 6, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Kansas lawmakers approved a “born-alive infants protection act” April 4, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk with a veto-proof majority.