The Supreme Court nomination has suddenly become the number one issue in American politics and the presidential race, temporarily eclipsing even truly historic events such as the COVID pandemic and the struggle for racial justice. The replacement of one of the Court’s strongest progressive voices is a historic milestone, whoever her replacement will be and whatever her views. Although we deeply respect what Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg accomplished for all women […]
Americans United for Life Urges the President to Nominate Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, issued the following statement: “Americans United for Life calls upon President Trump to move quickly to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a distinguished jurist sitting on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the United States Supreme Court. At this crucial time in the history of our great […]
Americans United for Life Commemorates the Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Looks Forward to Her Life-Affirming Successor
In response to the death of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, issued the following statement: “Americans United for Life is grateful for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s contributions as an advocate prior to being a judge, in bringing down legal barriers […]
Allegations of Forced Sterilization Underscore the Importance of Informed Consent
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, issued the following statement responding to shocking allegations of forced sterilization at an immigration facility in Georgia: “Like so many Americans, I have heard the shocking allegations of forced hysterectomies on women at a privately-owned Georgia immigration detention facility. Americans United for Life calls for the U.S. […]
Trump SCOTUS List a Big Win for Life
Steven H. Aden, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel at Americans United for Life, issued the following statement responding to President Trump’s updated list of possible Supreme Court nominees: “President Trump’s envisioned Supreme Court nominees continue to be constitutionalists devoted to restoring the human right to life and putting an end to the fatal violence […]
Abortion Extremism at the Top of the Ticket
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, issued the following statement responding to the news that Senator Kamala Harris of California has been selected to serve as the Democratic candidate for Vice President: “We don’t know what Joe Biden really believes when it comes to abortion. He has waffled and flip-flopped […]
Disappointment and Opportunity: Americans United for Life Assesses the Supreme Court’s Decision in June Medical Services
This paper examines June Medical Services v. Russo and offers analysis of the road ahead. In June Medical Services v. Russo, Sup. Ct. No. 18-1323 the Supreme Court was presented with the opportunity to correct the Court’s wayward abortion jurisprudence and affirmatively reject Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, (2016), which has significantly expanded the abortion […]
Planned Parenthood in New York Cancels Margaret Sanger
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, issued the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood of New York’s disavowal of their founder Margaret Sanger: “A hearty congratulations to Planned Parenthood of New York for canceling Margaret Sanger! Margaret Sanger, their racist founder and a vicious eugenicist, sought to eliminate as many people of color […]
Mexico City Policy Challenge Falls Short
On June 29th, the U.S. Court ruled 5-4 in Agency for Int’l Development v. Alliance for Open Society Int’l. that foreign entities do not possess First Amendment rights, and may have conditions imposed upon them when they receive aid dollars from U.S. agencies. Alliance for Open Society claimed that foreign affiliates of U.S. groups were entitled to full First Amendment rights, and therefore the federal government could not impose a value-based requirement […]
Americans United for Life Shocked by Tragic Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Health Protections for Women
Catherine Glenn Foster, President & CEO of Americans United for Life, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s tragic decision in June Medical Services v. Russo: “The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision strengthens abortion businesses at the cost of women’s lives. Chief Justice John Roberts confirms with today’s decision that threats against the […]
United Kingdom Chemical Abortion Pilot Program Prioritizes Cost over Safety
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Kingdom has instituted a two year at-home abortion pilot program called “Pills by Post.” Current UK law only permits abortions in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy and has historically exercised strict oversight over the usage of chemical abortion pills. However, the details of this new program […]
A Message from Americans United for Life President & CEO Catherine Glenn Foster on Striving for Justice and a Sincere Respect for Life
“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.” —Hubert H. Humphrey, Vice […]
Americans United for Life Calls for Unity on Ethical, Medical, and Political Principles in a Time of Crisis
As COVID-19 continues to rip through our country at an alarming rate, Americans United for Life stands firm in protecting human life at all stages. While some would rather look away, it is imperative for Americans to affirm that our foundational principles are not compromised in practice due to this pandemic. Americans United for Life […]
Rethinking the Bare Necessity of Life
By Evelyn Gardett The current crisis is causing us to rethink our priorities. We are beginning to see our lives in the way in which a captain might pass over provisions prior to an around-the-world sailing trip. Each item in our lives is being carefully screened for utility and urgency, as compared to its cost […]
Ethical First Principles in a National Crisis
An Unprecedented Crisis America and the world are facing a health crisis that no one in living memory has endured. Americans United for Life offers its deepest condolences to those who have lost treasured loved ones in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nation’s grieving families and the loved ones left behind, as well as the sick […]
We Need to Re-Learn Civility
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, […]
