Dear Chairs Lewis and Hogan, and Honorable Members: I am Deanna Wallace, Staff Counsel with Americans United for Life. I appreciate the opportunity to provide written testimony on S. 1225, regarding the legalization of physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts. In my practice, I specialize in life-related legislation and am testifying as an expert in constitutional law […]
AUL Reacts to Senate Failure to Pass “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act”
“Americans United for Life is disappointed by the Senate’s failure to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act this evening. Not only would this legislation have provided protections for unborn children who feel pain, but it would also have protected mothers from the increased risks associated with later-term abortions. Research shows that a woman seeking […]
AUL encouraged by Ohio Supreme Court ruling upholding abortion center license revocation
Americans United for Life is encouraged by the Ohio Supreme Court’s determination that the Ohio Department of Health’s decision to revoke the license of an abortion center that failed to meet state standards for patient care was “supported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence and is in accordance with law.” The court found that the […]
AUL Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Americans United for Life calls on the United States Senate to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S.2311). This pro-life, pro-woman bill prohibits abortions beginning at 20 weeks after fertilization, protecting both the unborn child and his or her mother. Also known as “Micah’s Law,” this legislation passed the House by a 237-189 bipartisan […]
AUL encouraged by Ohio Supreme Court ruling upholding abortion center license revocation
Americans United for Life is encouraged by the Ohio Supreme Court’s determination that the Ohio Department of Health’s decision to revoke the license of an abortion center that failed to meet state standards for patient care was “supported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence and is in accordance with law.” The court found that the […]
AUL Reacts to Senate Failure to Pass “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act”
“Americans United for Life is disappointed by the Senate’s failure to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act this evening. Not only would this legislation have provided protections for unborn children who feel pain, but it would also have protected mothers from the increased risks associated with later-term abortions. Research shows that a woman seeking […]
The Pro-Life State of the Union
As President Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union Address before Congress Tuesday evening, the AUL Legal Team wanted to take the opportunity to update you on the “Pro-Life State of the Union.” The Pro-Life State of the Union is strong! In 2017, at least 19 states adopted more than 60 life-affirming measures, […]
AUL Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Americans United for Life calls on the United States Senate to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S.2311). This pro-life, pro-woman bill prohibits abortions beginning at 20 weeks after fertilization, protecting both the unborn child and his or her mother. Also known as “Micah’s Law,” this legislation passed the House by a 237-189 bipartisan […]
New Year, New Hope
The first month of 2018 is in the books, and it has already been an exciting month for the Americans United for Life team, as we move forward with our fight to protect mothers and babies! Here are some highlights: AUL Released Defending Life 2018 and the 2018 Life List Defending Life, which has been […]
‘No. 1 Congressional Goal in 2018’ is Senate Vote on ‘Pain Capable’ Bill
Steven H. Aden, Americans United for Life’s Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, recently spoke with a Roll Call reporter and expressed one of our biggest goals in the near future—namely, ensuring our lawmakers protect unborn children at the five-month mark and beyond. See the Roll Call excerpt below: The challenge in clearing anti-abortion legislation […]
Americans United for Life Files Supreme Court Brief in NIFLA v. Becerra
Amici curiae brief filed on behalf of leading pro-life medical groups AAPLOG, ACPeds, and CMDA WASHINGTON D.C. – Americans United for Life’s legal team has filed an amici curiae (friend of the court) brief in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra. AUL authored the brief on behalf of leading pro-life medical groups, including the American Association of Pro-life […]
Pro-life feminist Deanna Wallace: ‘I march for the unwanted’
Americans United for Life Director of Legal Communications Deanna Wallace in a column in USA Today recounts why every year she participates in the March for Life, an annual event that gathers people from all backgrounds to urge our lawmakers to uphold the dignity of our littlest members: unborn children. Read more of Deanna’s personal […]
AUL Files Supreme Court Brief in NIFLA v. Bacerra
WASHINGTON D.C. (01-16-18) – Americans United for Life’s legal team has filed an amici curiae (friend of the court) brief in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Bacerra. AUL authored the brief on behalf of leading pro-life medical groups, including the American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians & Gynecologists, the American College of Pediatricians, and the Christian Medical and […]
Pro-Life Pregnancy Care Centers’ Free Speech Rights Upheld in Case with National Implications
“Pregnancy Care Centers provide real care and hope for women who are facing unplanned pregnancies. These life-affirming centers should not be forced to promote the abortion industry’s agenda in order to help women,” said AUL’s Director of Legal Communications, Deanna Wallace. Washington, D.C. (01-05-18) — Today a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
Abortion, Inc. Releases Its 2016-2017 Annual Report
While many Americans were getting back into the swing of work, school, and daily life after the holiday break, abortion giant Planned Parenthood quietly released its 2016-2017 annual report. This latest report reveals that abortion continues to be a big business for the mega-provider, as taxpayer funding rises and non-abortion services continue their downward trend. […]
