Pledges Scored Vote on H.R. 36, the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” WASHINGTON, D.C. (05-11-15) – Americans United for Life Action President & CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called on members of the U.S. House to vote in favor of H.R. 36, the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” sponsored by Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) and Rep. Marsha Blackburn […]
AUL at New York Times on “Surge” of Pro-Life Bills
On May 8, 2015, AUL staff counsel Anna Paprocki provided comment to the New York Times in an article entitled “State Legislatures Put Up Flurry of Roadblocks to Abortion.” An excerpt is copied below. Oklahoma’s governor this week approved a law extending to 72 hours the mandatory waiting period before a woman can have an […]
AUL Joins Illinois Women’s Health and Life Alliance in Opposing SB 1564, an Assault on Speech and Conscience Rights
MEDIA ADVISORY: AUL Attorney Anna Paprocki to speak at noon (Central) Event WASHINGTON, D.C./CHICAGO, IL (05-05-15) – Americans United for Life attorney Anna Paprocki will participate in a Tuesday media event as part of the Illinois Women’s Health and Life Alliance to oppose SB 1564 and its draconian punishments for pro-life Americans who do not comply with […]
AUL Action Says a Vote to Disapprove RHNDA Vital for Preserving the Constitutional Freedoms of Pro-life Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-30-15) – Calling for passage of H.J. Res 43, the Joint Resolution of Disapproval on the implementation of the “Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014” (RHNDA) enacted by the D.C. government, Americans United for Life Action President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest noted that defeating RHNDA “is vital for preserving the Constitutional freedoms of […]
AUL Reveals 2015 Legislative Trends – Pro-Life Innovations and Dangerous Bills Targeting the Sick and Elderly
“Mothers and their unborn children should not be abandoned to a callous, profit-motivated abortion industry that lobbies for us to ‘Trust but Never Verify’ women’s health and safety,” said AUL’s Dr. Yoest. Click here to download a copy of AUL’s 2015 State Legislative Sessions Mid-Session Report. WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-27-15) – “Innovative additions to informed consent enhancements on […]
Bipartisan Members of Congress urge Illinois state legislators not to pass anti-conscience bill that violates federal law
A bill that would force pro-life health care providers in Illinois to promote and participate in abortion, SB 1564, passed the Senate and now moves to the House. Plainly bad policy, the bill would also violate federal law. A bipartisan letter from Members of the federal Illinois delegation urges state legislators to immediately cease consideration […]
AUL To Testify in Colorado to Protect the Rights of Unborn Victims of Violence
AUL General Counsel Ovide Lamontagne to testify in support of Colorado SB 268, the “Offenses Against Unborn Children Act,” before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Room 352, in the State Capitol Building, Denver, Colorado. WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-22-15) – “When Longmont, CO young mother-to-be Michelle Wilkins was brutally attacked and her 7-months-old unborn baby viciously cut from her body, […]
Alliance Defending Freedom Joins AUL’s Efforts to Help Pregnancy Care Centers in Illinois
Illinois is currently debating a bill, SB 1564, amending the state Health Care Right of Conscience Act, which would roll back conscience protections in the state for Pregnancy Care Centers and other healthcare facilities and professionals. If passed, this bill would force pregnancy care centers to violate their conscience and go against their mission by […]
AUL Says Wrangling Over Human Trafficking Bill Illustrates Why the Hyde Amendment Must be Made Permanent
WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-21-15) – As news of a compromise in the U.S. Senate broke, which will allow a vital bill designed to assist victims of human trafficking to proceed, Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest observed that wrangling over limited abortion funding through the Hyde Amendment should come to an end. Dr. Yoest […]
AUL-Based Bill Becomes North Dakota Law, Providing Enhanced Penalties for Those Exploiting Women and Girls Trapped in Human Trafficking
“Sex trafficking is modern day slavery,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. “We must protect the women and girls victimized by those profiting from their misery.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-21-15) – “Human trafficking is a modern day horror that demands a coordinated and compassionate response. With the passage of enhanced penalties for those criminals who force the women and […]
Care Net and Americans United for Life Applaud Passage of Colorado Resolution Honoring Pregnancy Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-21-15) – Care Net and Americans United for Life joined the Colorado State Legislature today in praising the work of pregnancy care centers in a special resolution recognizing the work of volunteers across the state. Pro-life advocates and legislators honored the service and loving support of volunteers who daily care for mothers, fathers, and their […]
Ground-Breaking Arkansas Informed Consent Law, Based on AUL’s Model, Trusts Women to Decide if They Want to Choose Life
“Already more than 80 babies have been born, following the chemical abortion reversal process,” said AUL President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest. “No medical reason exists to deny mothers the opportunity to choose life by sharing with them all their options.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-7-15) — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s signing of HB 1578, “The Women’s […]
Arkansas Uses AUL-Based Language to Protect Young Girls from an Abuser’s Coercion
Arkansas Uses AUL-Based Language to Protect Young Girls from an Abuser’s Coercion “This law puts the needs of young girls being abused before the desires of predators and abortionists who want to cover up the crime. Thanks to the efforts of pro-family and pro-life leaders in the state, criminals will not be able to easily […]
Arkansas Uses AUL-Based Language to Protect Taxpayers from Funding Abortion
Arkansas Uses AUL-Based Language to Protect Taxpayers from Funding Abortion Arkansas SB 569, based on AUL language, “will separate taxpayer funds from the coffers of abortionists, protecting taxpayers from being forced to pay directly or indirectly for abortions, and funding better medical care for women,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, D.C. (04-03-15) — Americans […]
AUL’s Work to Protect Pregnant Women in the Workplace Wins Support of Supreme Court
“The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Young v. United Parcel Service is a victory for pregnant women who put the needs of their unborn children first in the workplace, and for all women who have asked for the same accommodations at work that other employees receive,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-25-15) – “Today’s […]
Americans United for Life says Obamacare’s 5th Anniversary Good Time to Note Impact of Landmark, Anti-Life Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. (03-23-15) – On the fifth anniversary of President Obama signing Obamacare into law, Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest noted that “anti-life policies interwoven into every part of the law makes repealing and replacing the landmark, anti-life law a pro-life necessity.” “In Obamacare we see that the abortion lobby has fully […]
