WASHINGTON — National Right to Life today commended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for securing a significant appellate court victory against Yelp, Inc., after the California-based company attempted to mislead Texas users seeking life-affirming help and resources. 

“Attorney General Paxton’s victory is a win for truth,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “For too long, pro-life pregnancy centers have been targeted by powerful corporations that want to silence their work and smear their reputation. These centers offer free, life-affirming care to women and families—services that deserve respect, not censorship.” 

Tobias continued, “We thank AG Paxton for his diligence in holding Yelp accountable. Online platforms have a responsibility to present accurate information, not manipulate it to promote an abortion agenda. This ruling affirms that no company is above the law, no matter where they are based.”

The Texas Attorney General’s Office brought suit against Yelp after it was revealed that the company had placed misleading disclaimers on the listings of pro-life pregnancy centers—centers that provide women and families with compassionate care, practical assistance, and real alternatives to abortion.

“This case sends a clear message,” Tobias concluded. “Attempts to mislead the public or discredit pro-life help centers will not go unanswered. National Right to Life stands with Attorney General Paxton and every official who works to ensure that women receive accurate information and compassionate care.”

The Fifteenth Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s dismissal, ruling that businesses—including online platforms like Yelp—that target Texas consumers can be held accountable under Texas law. The court’s decision clears the way for the case against Yelp to proceed.

The court opinion can be found here.

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.