WASHINGTON — National Right to Life expressed deep disappointment today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that allows loosened regulations surrounding the abortion drug mifepristone to remain in place while broader legal and scientific questions continue to be debated.

“This decision is deeply troubling because it leaves women exposed to powerful abortion drugs,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Women facing unexpected pregnancies deserve real medical care and support, not a one-size-fits-all mail-order abortion system that minimizes risks and leaves women isolated during medical emergencies.”

Under President Biden, the FDA expanded access to mifepristone through telehealth prescribing and mail delivery. Louisiana and other states have argued that the agency failed to adequately consider the impact on women’s health, emergency medical systems, and state authority to regulate medical practice. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the Biden-era FDA rule that allowed abortion pills containing mifepristone to be distributed through the mail without an in-person medical visit.

“When abortion drugs can be ordered online with minimal medical oversight and shipped directly to homes, women become more vulnerable to coercion, manipulation, and exploitation,” Tobias said. “There have already been disturbing reports of abusive partners obtaining abortion drugs and administering them to women without their knowledge or consent. A regulatory system with weaker safeguards makes these crimes easier to commit and harder to prevent.”

Ongoing concerns include incomplete adverse event reporting, emergency room visits linked to chemical abortion complications, and the lack of meaningful long-term study regarding the effects of increasingly unrestricted distribution of abortion drugs.

Tobias added, “The evidence and concerns surrounding chemical abortion remain serious and unresolved.”

National Right to Life will continue advocating for policies that protect women and their unborn children.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON — National Right to Life praised the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for launching Moms.gov, a new federal resource designed to support women, children, and families through pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting.

“National Right to Life is grateful to President Trump, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the Department of Health and Human Services for recognizing that mothers and families deserve real support,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life Committee. “Too often, women facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies are told abortion is their only option. Moms.gov sends a different message — that mothers, babies, and families matter, and that compassionate resources and assistance are available.”

The new website provides expecting and new mothers with access to practical information and life-affirming support services, including pregnancy centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, nutritional guidance, breastfeeding resources, mental health support, adoption information, and other assistance programs.

The website’s inclusion of information about pregnancy centers highlights the important role these centers play in serving women with material assistance, parenting education, emotional support, and referrals for healthcare and social services.

“Women deserve access to comprehensive information and meaningful support throughout pregnancy and motherhood,” Tobias said. “By connecting families with resources that encourage health and hope, Moms.gov represents an important step toward building a culture that values both mother and child.”

The launch of Moms.gov coincides with Mother’s Day and reflects a broader commitment to promoting maternal and child well-being.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to be welcomed into the world, and every mother deserves support and encouragement,” Tobias added. “National Right to Life appreciates this effort to provide practical help for families at every stage of pregnancy and parenting.”

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON — National Right to Life proudly announces its endorsement of two candidates seeking election to the South Dakota House of Representatives: Fred Deutsch for District 4 and Dale Bartscher for District 35.

Both candidates exemplify a strong commitment to protecting human life from conception to natural death. They have demonstrated a willingness to do the hard work necessary to build a culture that values life. They will work to enact life-saving legislation and protect both women and their unborn children from the violence of abortion. With national abortion forces targeting South Dakota through abortion pill shipments, now is the time to elect battle-tested warriors to the state house.

Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life, issued the following statement regarding Fred Deutsch, who is seeking election in House District 4:

 “Fred has long been a fighter in the fight for human life from fertilization to natural death. He also worked incredibly hard to help defeat the extreme Amendment G in South Dakota in 2024. He understands the human rights battle that we are in—that laws are upstream from culture—and that we must do everything we can to protect unborn babies and their mothers through strong laws and compassionate support.”

Regarding Dale Bartscher, who is seeking election in House District 35, Tobias added: 

“National Right to Life cannot be prouder of our longtime partnership with Dale Bartscher and his role with South Dakota Right to Life. Dale is a fighter for the protection of human life and will do whatever it takes to lawfully protect unborn children in the womb and provide support for their mothers. Dale is a compassionate pro-life warrior and will do great work in the South Dakota House of Representatives.”

Early voting has already begun ahead of the June 2 Republican Primary election. Voters are encouraged to contact their local county elections office for additional details.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.