It has become cliché to point to some political move you disagree with and exclaim, “the founding fathers would be rolling in their graves!” The triteness is especially acute as it relates to how we project our politics onto those who came before us. We have a strong inclination to frame Americans of the past, […]
A message from Americans United for Life President & CEO Catherine Glenn Foster on COVID-19
Washington, DC—Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, issued the following statement in light of COVID-19: “I extend my deepest empathy and support to Americans across our great nation as we all address the grave crisis of COVID-19, or the novel Coronavirus. This is a time when we all must come together […]
Testimony Against New Hampshire Constitutional Amendment Concurrent Resolution 14
The General Court of New Hampshire Committee on Judiciary, NH House of Representatives Re: Testimony of Katie Glenn, Government Affairs Counsel, Americans United for Life, Against New Hampshire Constitutional Amendment Concurrent Resolution 14 Chairwoman Smith and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide legal testimony concerning New Hampshire CACR 14 (the […]
The most important audience for overruling Roe v. Wade is the Justices
If U.S. Supreme Court litigation was a seminar on moral philosophy, I might agree with Robert Verbruggen that the workability of Roe v. Wade is not the best argument against Roe. But the first audience for the case for overruling Roe is the Justices. And there are several reasons why the case for the unworkability […]
Planned Parenthood: A Decade of Cornering the Market and Killing the Competition
Planned Parenthood Federation of America recently issued its annual report for 2018-2019. Decked out with full-color photos of active and happy young people, its booklet format is designed to make it easy for hip urban professionals to share on iPads over salted caramel lattes. “Care, no matter what,” Planned Parenthood’s soothing mantra proclaims. But its […]
Testimony Against District of Columbia Bill 23-434, the “Strengthening Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2019.”
Written Testimony of Katie Glenn, Esq. Government Affairs Counsel, Americans United for Life, Against DC B23-434, the “Strengthening Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2019.” Chairperson Todd and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide legal testimony concerning the D.C. Council’s proposed Bill 23-434, the “Strengthening Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act […]
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 […]
The Future of Roe v. Wade
By taking the issue of abortion away from the American people and by imposing one policy for 50 states, the Supreme Court has roiled national politics and damaged its own standing — all in its one ruling in Roe v. Wade. Justice Blackmun’s opinion in Roe made up a right to abortion in American history, and admitted that […]
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 […]
Congress Demands Answers in Klopfer Case
Faced with this depravity, I am relieved to see 67 members of Congress, led by Indiana Representatives Jackie Walorski and Jim Banks, stand up and demand answers.
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.”
Why Planned Parenthood Doesn’t Care
After the recent news of Planned Parenthood’s departure from the Title X federal family planning program, many have made the point that the abortion giant’s decision to kick itself out of Title X in favor of continuing to refer women for abortions rather puts the lie to its claim to be “America’s most trusted provider […]
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.
