FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2009 AUL President to Sen. Sessions: Senate Should Not Fast Track SCOTUS Washington, DC — Charmaine Yoest, President of Americans United for Life (AUL), issued the following statement to support the appointment of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) as ranking minority leader of the GOP and to address what’s being reported […]
May 15 Americans United for Life Announces Legal Prospectus on Probable Supreme Court Nominees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2009 Americans United for Life Announces Legal Prospectus on Probable Supreme Court Nominees Washington, DC — Americans United for Life (AUL) announces today a new legal prospectus on the probable “short list” of President Obama’s Supreme Court nominees, and their records on life issues. AUL is the nation’s first national […]
May 19 AUL Applauds Oklahoma for Adult Stem Cell Research Funding Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 19, 2009 AUL Applauds Oklahoma for Adult Stem Cell Research Funding Agreement Oklahoma City — An agreement with the Tobacco Settlement Fund was finalized yesterday that authorized state funding of adult stem cell research, allotting $5.5 million towards the research over the next five years. Maressa Treat, Oklahoma State Director for […]
Missouri House Passes Bill Banning Coercing Pregnant Women into Getting an Abortion
Today, the Missouri House passed HCS HB 46 & 434, a bill that bans coercing a pregnant woman into getting an abortion. Additionally, the bill enhances the state’s informed consent law by allowing women to view and hear an ultrasound prior to getting an abortion, and gives women information about the pain their unborn child feels during an abortion.
Obama Administration Stem Cell Policy an Anti-Life Waste of Tax Dollars
President Obama signed an executive order today authorizing more federal taxpayer spending for human embryonic stem cell research, overturning limits on federal funding for such research in place since 2001.
Rescinding Conscience Protections for Healthcare Providers Outrageous
This week, the Obama administration moved to rescind U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rules mandating enforcement of and compliance with existing federal laws that protect the civil rights and freedom of conscience of healthcare professionals. The targeted rules were implemented by the Bush Administration in December 2008.
Pennsylvania Most Pro-Life State in America, California Least, According to AUL State Rankings
Americans United for Life (AUL) today released its sixth annual ranking of the most and least pro-life states. Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and South Dakota top the ranking, while California, Hawaii, and Vermont ranked lowest.
Court Watch: Implications of California Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision
In its controversial 4-3 decision on marriage, the California Supreme Court also decided, for the first time anywhere in the United States, that as a matter of state constitutional law, sexual orientation is a “suspect classification” deserving of heightened protection. The legal repercussions of this case are yet to be known. However, we may soon […]
Pro-Life Legislation Passes Oklahoma Senate
Maressa Treat, AUL’s liaison in Oklahoma, has worked with a coalition of pro-life groups and individuals to pass Senate Bill 1878, a sweeping piece of pro-life legislation. The bill now awaits the Governor Brad Henry’s signature. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oklahoma State Senate Senator Todd Lamb, R-Edmond Pro-Life Legislation Passes Senate State Capitol, Oklahoma City – […]
Schedule for AUL Legal Institute Announced. Save the Dates June 23-26, 2008
AUL Legal Institute — June 23-26, 2008 Preliminary Schedule (subject to change) Registration Coming Soon Monday, June 23 9:00 — 9:15 am Welcome Daniel McConchie, M.A., Vice President & Executive Director, Americans United for Life 9:15 — 10:30 am Abortion: The Ultimate Abuser of Women TBD 10:45 — 12:00 pm RU486 and the Coming Chemical […]
Bad News and Good News Out of the Eighth Circuit
On January 22, 2008—yes, on the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade—the Eighth Circuit handed down a decision that is disappointing on the one hand, yet encouraging on the other. The case, Roe v. Crawford, was filed by a female inmate seeking to have an elective abortion. However, Larry Crawford, Director of the Missouri Department […]
Americans United for Life on Roe v. Wade at 35
While abortion has been legal in the United States for 35 years and remains legal and available throughout pregnancy for any reason, public recognition of the negative impact of abortion on women is increasing and more pro-life laws are in effect than ever before. “Abortion-on-demand has been imposed on our nation because the courts and […]
Americans United for Life Releases Ranking of Pro-life States
Americans United for Life Releases Ranking of Pro-life States Michigan at Top, Oregon at Bottom January 15, 2008 – Chicago, IL – Americans United for Life (AUL) today released its fifth annual ranking of the most and least pro-life states based on laws in the states. For the third year in a row, Michigan topped […]
Americans United for Life Honorary Chairman Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
For immediate release . . . Chicago, Illinois – November 5: President Bush today awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to the Honorable Henry J. Hyde, retired congressman and Honorary Chairman of Americans United for Life (AUL). In presenting the award President Bush said of Hyde, “He was a gallant […]
Kansas Abortionist George Tiller’s Claims without Merit, Americans United for Life Amicus Brief Says
Chicago, IL—Americans United for Life (AUL) today filed an amicus curiae brief in the case Kansas v. Tiller on behalf of twenty Kansas senators and representatives. The case involves a challenge by late term abortionist George Tiller to a 1998 Kansas law requiring two doctors to sign off on some late-term abortion procedures (that is […]
