WASHINGTON, D.C—Americans United for Life is proud to present our 2020 Life List, with the state of Louisiana ranked Number One. The AUL Life List is our annual state ranking based on our comprehensive analysis of each state’s law and policy protections for human life from conception to natural death. Catherine Glenn Foster, President & […]
Strong Leadership on “National Sanctity of Human Life Day”
Washington, DC— Americans United for Life, a national leader in life-affirming law and policy, applauds the decision by President Trump to proclaim January 22 “National Sanctity of Human Life Day”. Statement from Catherine Glenn Foster, Americans United for Life President & CEO: President Trump’s recent proclamation of January 22 as “National Sanctity of Human Life Day” […]
Massachusetts Roe Act seeks to expand the abortion “right” all the way to birth.
Washington, DC — State Reproductive Health Acts, also called Roe Acts, are bills designed to expand and enshrine the abortion “right” beyond Roe v. Wade. Though Roe Acts vary state to state, the basic idea is to prevent future legislators and regulators from implementing any limitations to “abortion access,” including for minor girls, even if […]
Americans United for Life files brief on behalf of 207 Members of Congress in June Medical Services v. Gee
Washington, DC — Today, Americans United for Life filed a “friend of the court” brief on behalf of 207 Members of Congress in June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee and Gee v. June Medical Services, LLC in the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the Court should uphold a Louisiana law mandating that abortion practitioners are […]
Americans United for Life files brief urging U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Roe in June Medical Services v. Gee
Washington, DC — Americans United for Life has filed a “friend of the court” brief in June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee and Gee v. June Medical Services, LLC in the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the Court should uphold a Louisiana law mandating abortion businesses are equipped to facilitate life-saving emergency transfers for patients. […]
Americans United for Life applauds informed consent victory in Kentucky
Washington, DC— Americans United for Life, a national leader in life-affirming law and policy, hails the final legal victory for the informed consent law in the state of Kentucky which will benefit many women. Statement from Catherine Glenn Foster, Americans United for Life President & CEO: Americans United for Life hails the final legal victory today […]
AUL/YouGov: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Emergency Transfer Laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans United for Life in partnership with non-partisan polling firm YouGov released findings today from a national survey of 1,326 American adults involving attitudes toward abortion and the rights of patients. The survey took place over a three day span from October 25-October 28, three weeks after the Supreme Court of the […]
Americans United for Life congratulates Gov. John Bel Edwards on his re-election
Washington, DC— Americans United for Life, a national leader in life-affirming law and policy, congratulations John Bel Edwards, Governor of Louisiana, on his successful re-election. Statement from Catherine Glenn Foster, Americans United for Life President & CEO: I congratulate Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana on his successful re-election. We live in a time […]
Americans United for Life responds to David Daleiden verdict
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, has released the following statement concerning the shocking verdict rendered in the case of David Daleidien: “The ruling announced today forcing First Amendment champion David Daleiden to pay Planned Parenthood nearly one million dollars is a tragic miscarriage of justice. Planned Parenthood is America’s […]
Supreme Court to consider Louisiana abortion case
The U.S. Supreme announced today that it will hear the petition filed by June Medical Services, a Louisiana abortion business, and the cross-petition filed by the State of Louisiana. The cases provide the Court with the first opportunity to speak to the abortion issue since the Hellerstedt decision three years ago, and potentially the continued viability of […]
2019 State Legislative Sessions Report
Americans United for Life is pleased to release its 2019 State Legislative Sessions Report, an Annual Report on Government Affairs from America’s leader in life-affirming law and policy. Executive Summary In 2019, life has been front and center in the national dialogue. From New York to Alabama to the halls of Congress, lawmakers have been […]
Testimony Against the Radical Abortion Expanding New Zealand’s ‘Abortion Legislation Bill’
Written Testimony of Catherine Glenn Foster, Esq. President & CEO, Americans United for Life Opposing the Abortion Legislation Bill New Zealand Parliamentary Select Committee September 19, 2019 Dear Chair Dyson and Honorable Members of the Select Committee: My name is Catherine Glenn Foster, and I serve as President and CEO of Americans United for Life […]
Testimony Against Minnesota H.F. 2152, ‘End-of-Life Options Act’
Written Testimony of Katie Glenn, Esq. Government Affairs Counsel, Americans United for Life Against H.F. 2152, the “End-of-Life Options Act” State of Minnesota House of Representatives Submitted to the Health and Human Services Policy Committee September 11, 2019 Dear Chairwoman Moran and Members of the Committee: I serve as Government Affairs Counsel for Americans United for Life (AUL), America’s original and most active organization advocating for life-affirming support and […]
HHS Acts to Protect Healthcare Provider Conscience Rights
“Regardless of anyone’s personal views on abortion, no person should be coerced into participating in an abortion against their moral convictions or religious beliefs. I applaud the Office of Civil Rights and this Administration for taking seriously the conscience rights of healthcare providers and enforcing decades-old legal protections like the Church Amendments. It is imperative that no employee be forced to choose between their job and their beliefs.”
Comment Supporting Proposed Rule Revising ACA Section 1557 Regulations
Americans United for Life has submitted a Comment in support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed rule revising Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to better enforce civil rights in healthcare and comply with the mandates of Congress.
Leana Wen survived for fewer days as leader of Planned Parenthood than their most vulnerable patients
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, responds to the departure of Dr. Leana Wen as Planned Parenthood’s leader: Planned Parenthood has long claimed that healthcare encompasses the intentional killing of unwanted human persons, and Dr. Leana Wen—despite her brief eight-month tenure—has consistently traded on her training as a physician to […]
