There has been no shortage of pushback to SB 8, the Texas bill that bans almost all abortions after an embryonic heartbeat can be detected (about 4 weeks after fertilization, so 6 weeks gestation/LMP). Even many pro-lifers have expressed skepticism as to whether this bill is a good idea, often focused on concerns about the […]
Today during the Rehumanize International Conference, SPL Executive Director Monica Snyder is giving her presentation “Deconstructing Three Pro-Choice Myths.” Below are all the sources she used for today’s version of the presentation. Myth #1: Biologically, we don’t know when human life begins. Articles: “Republicans Need to Be Countered on False Claims About Embryos,” Scott F. Gilbert, […]
(This content is also available as a Facebook post and Twitter thread.) Your resident lawyer Kelsey here. I am going to try my best to explain the Supreme Court’s order in the Texas case, subject to revision when I’ve had more sleep. First, it helps to understand what typically happens in abortion cases. A pro-life […]
[Today’s guest post is by attorney Leslie Corbly.] The philosophical makeup of the Supreme Court is fluid. With the addition of Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, the judicial philosophy of the majority of the Court’s members has once again shifted. In light of this shift, in April 2021 the Arkansas Law […]
Secular Pro-Life is proud to be one of the amici represented by this amicus brief just filed. Details below. DOBBS AMICUS FILED BY PRO-LIFE FEMINIST GROUPS AND 240 WOMEN SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS EXPOSES THE LIE THAT WOMEN NEED ABORTION FOR EQUALITY For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Helen Alvaré, halvare@gmu.edu, Teresa S. Collett, teresa.s.collett@gmail.com July 29, 2021- Washington, D.C. In an […]
Last Friday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed historic legislation to prohibit abortions where the baby’s heartbeat can be detected. The law includes exceptions for medical necessity, rape, and incest. The heartbeat law will not immediately confer protection on any Iowa children. There will be a legal challenge, and the law will almost certainly be enjoined […]
The Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, commonly referred to as the “20-week ban” because supporters rely on evidence that children can feel pain 20 weeks after conception, is coming up for a vote in the Senate today. The House has already passed it. I’ve noticed some confusion about whether this is related to the […]
As many of you know, Mississippi voters will soon have the opportunity to recognize all human beings, from conception, as legal persons. Although personhood amendments have been tried before, this is the first with any real chance of passing, and so it’s gotten lots of media attention. Pro-lifers are divided on the advisability of this […]
A U.S. District Judge has blocked recently passed legislation in Texas which would have required an ultrasound to be shown to the mother and have them hear the baby’s heartbeat prior to performing an abortion. An injunction was filed regarding the bill preventing it from going into effect on September 1, 2011. You can review […]