Despite some media reports implying that a Nebraska teen has been charged for having an abortion, that claim is false.

While Nebraska law generally protects unborn children 20 weeks or older from abortion, the same law provides that “No penalty shall be assessed against the woman upon whom the abortion is performed or attempted to be performed.” [R.R.S. Neb. §§ 28-3,102 to 28-3,111 (2010)[1]]

The charges brought relate to Nebraska law concerning the handling of human remains and the alleged “removing, concealing, or abandoning a dead human body and concealing the death of another person” according to Forbes.

These charges have nothing to do with the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision or Nebraska’s abortion law that was passed in 2010.

National Right to Life takes no position on the particulars of state laws regarding the handling of human remains. Everyone should agree, regardless of their position on abortion, that a 23-week-old stillborn baby’s body should not be burned and secretly buried, as was allegedly done in this case.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

[1] § 28-3,108. Prohibited abortion; penalty.

Any person who intentionally or recklessly performs or attempts to perform an abortion in violation of section 28-3,106 is guilty of a Class IV felony. No penalty shall be assessed against the woman upon whom the abortion is performed or attempted to be performed. [Emphasis added.]

WASHINGTON— National Right to Life announced its endorsement of Blake Masters for election to the United States Senate in Arizona.

“National Right to Life is pleased to endorse Blake Masters for election to the U.S. Senate,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Blake Masters has what it takes to flip the Arizona Senate seat, and he will be a strong defender of the right to life in the Senate.”

Blake Masters supports pro-life protections for unborn babies and their mothers.

Blake Masters opposes using tax dollars to pay for abortion. He supports the longstanding Hyde Amendment, which bars federal tax dollars from being used for abortions in many federal programs. The Hyde Amendment has saved an estimated 2.5 million lives since its passage in 1976.

Blake Masters opposes the so-called Women’s Health Protection Act, which really should be called the “Abortion Without Limits Until Birth Act” because it would enshrine abortion in federal law and policies, and it would tear down pro-life protections on the state level.

In contrast, his opponent Senator Mark Kelly supports a policy of abortion on demand for any reason until birth, and he supports using Americans’ tax dollars to pay for abortions.

“Unlike Mark Kelly, Blake Masters would oppose the Biden-Schumer abortion agenda which includes abortion on demand for any reason and taxpayer funding of abortion,” said Tobias. “Blake Masters is a strong pro-life leader and will carry the pro-life message to Congress that we must protect and defend both unborn babies and their mothers.”

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON—Today, National Right to Life (NRLC) mourns the passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) from a tragic car accident.

“We mourn the loss of Representative Jackie Walorski who supported protections for the most vulnerable among us,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “The pro-life movement is deeply indebted to Congresswoman Walorski for her service on behalf of the unborn.”

Congresswoman Walorski had a 100% voting record with National Right to Life.

Tobias continued, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the congresswoman’s family at this time.”

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

WASHINGTON— The following is a statement from National Right to Life President Carol Tobias in response to the results of the Kansas referendum:

Sadly, thousands and thousands of babies will die in Kansas. 

Lies about ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages, and false claims that women who have abortions would be prosecuted, promulgated by the media and the abortion industry resulted in a tragic loss for women and their unborn babies. 

Contrary to those lies, pro-life legislation allows the removal of ectopic pregnancies and other procedures to save the life of the mother, the treatment of miscarriages, and does not impose any penalties on women who have abortions. Over 70 pro-life organizations signed a statement opposing criminal penalties for women who have abortions.

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, 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 and South Carolina Citizens for Life Action (SCCL-Action) announced their joint endorsement of Henry McMaster for re-election for South Carolina Governor and Alan Wilson for South Carolina Attorney General.

“Henry McMaster and Alan Wilson have earned the endorsement of National Right to Life in recognition of their principled leadership on behalf of unborn children and their mothers,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Governor McMaster and Attorney General Wilson have delivered on their promises to protect life in South Carolina.”

Governor McMaster signed several important pro-life bills into law, including the South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, which extends legal protection to unborn children when a heartbeat can be detected. Governor McMaster opposes taxpayer funding of abortion and signed an executive order to prevent South Carolinians’ tax dollars from being used to fund abortion providers.

In contrast, McMaster’s Democrat opponent Joe Cunningham supports a policy of abortion on demand for any reason until birth, and he would use South Carolina tax dollars to pay for it. Cunningham is too extreme for South Carolina.

Attorney General Wilson faithfully defended the laws passed by the people of South Carolina through their elected representatives. Most recently, his leadership was integral to the implementation of the South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act. Wilson is running unopposed in the general election.

“South Carolina Citizens for Life Action is pleased to endorse our stalwart pro-life incumbents Governor Henry McMaster and Attorney General Alan Wilson,” said Holly Gatling, CEO of SCCL-Action. “Their leadership has been invaluable to the pro-life cause in South Carolina, and we look forward to four more years of their pro-life service to the people.”

Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Recognized as the flagship of the pro-life movement, National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.