WASHINGTON — On the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Senate leaders highlighted a broad range of pro-life legislation through a series of unanimous consent requests focused on protecting unborn children, supporting mothers and families, and defending conscience rights.

The measures address protections for unborn children, support for pregnant women and families, conscience rights, and safeguards against abortion coercion.

“On the anniversary of Dobbs, Senate leaders demonstrated that protecting human life remains an important national priority,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “These legislative proposals recognize both the humanity of unborn children and the need to support mothers, families, and vulnerable individuals facing pressure or discrimination.”

Among the measures highlighted are legislation to protect unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome, preserve conscience protections for health care providers, prevent taxpayer funding of abortion providers through Title X, support pregnant and parenting students, strengthen assistance for mothers and families, prohibit forced abortion, and expand protections for women and unborn children in both domestic and international policy.

Tobias said. “These proposals represent important steps toward protecting unborn children while providing meaningful support for women and families.”

National Right to Life particularly commended Senate leaders for using the Dobbs anniversary to draw attention to legislation that addresses the many ways public policy can affirm the dignity of every human life.

“Whether protecting a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, defending the conscience rights of health care professionals, helping pregnant students continue their education, supporting mothers in need, or preventing coercive abortions, these measures reflect the principle that every human life has inherent value and deserves protection,” Tobias said.

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 — Today marks the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and restored to the American people and their elected representatives the authority to enact laws protecting unborn children.

“Four years ago, the Supreme Court corrected a grave injustice by overturning Roe v. Wade,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “For nearly fifty years, Roe prevented the American people from protecting unborn children through our elected representatives.”

Since the Dobbs decision, states have pursued dramatically different approaches to abortion policy. Some have enacted laws protecting unborn children and supporting mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, while others have expanded abortion throughout pregnancy and eliminated longstanding protections.

“Dobbs was not the end of our work—it was the beginning of a new chapter,” Tobias said. “Every child deserves protection, and every mother deserves support. National Right to Life and our state affiliates will continue advocating for policies that protect unborn children, assist women and families, and foster a culture that values human life.”

Despite the historic victory in Dobbs, abortion remains legal throughout much of the country, including in several states that allow abortion until birth.

“For more than five decades, National Right to Life has worked to protect unborn children, help their mothers, and safeguard other vulnerable members of the human family,” Tobias said. “We remain committed to building a society where innocent human life is welcomed and protected.”

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 today announced its endorsement of Justin Murphy for election to the United States Senate from New Jersey, citing his strong commitment to protecting unborn children and advancing policies that respect the dignity of every human life.

New Jersey Right to Life PAC has also endorsed Justin Murphy for Senate.

“Justin Murphy has demonstrated a clear and consistent commitment to defending the most vulnerable members of the human family,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “At a time when fundamental questions about the protection of human life are being debated at both the state and federal levels, New Jersey voters deserve a senator who will stand firmly for the rights of unborn children, their mothers, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.”

Murphy has earned the support of National Right to Life and New Jersey Right Life PAC through his dedication to pro-life principles and his willingness to advocate for policies that protect innocent human life.

Tobias continued, “Justin Murphy understands the value and dignity of every human life, and we are proud to support his campaign for the United States Senate.”

Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Congress has assumed an increasingly important role in shaping national policies affecting unborn children and their families. National Right to Life believes Murphy’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing life-affirming policies and opposing efforts to expand abortion on demand.

“Justin Murphy has demonstrated the conviction, compassion, and leadership necessary to represent New Jersey families in the United States Senate,” Tobias added. “We look forward to working with him to advance protections for the unborn and other vulnerable members of our society.”

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, the nation’s oldest and largest pro-life organization, today announced its endorsement of Alabama Congressman Barry Moore for election to the United States Senate.

“Barry Moore has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to protecting innocent human life and advancing policies that respect the dignity of every member of the human family,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “His record reflects both conviction and compassion, and we are proud to endorse him for the United States Senate.”

Throughout his public service, Moore has consistently supported policies that protect unborn children and their mothers while defending vulnerable Americans, including the elderly and persons with disabilities.

The endorsement comes at a pivotal time for the pro-life movement. Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Congress has assumed an increasingly important role in shaping policies that affect the protection of human life, including debates over taxpayer funding of abortion and other federal life-related issues.

“With critical debates ahead in Washington, Barry Moore’s voice will be an important one in the fight to build a culture that values and protects every human life,” Tobias added. “We look forward to working alongside him to advance policies that support mothers, protect unborn children, and uphold the dignity of all people.”

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 today expressed its support for H.R. 8806, the Supporting Newborn Parents Act, legislation that would provide immediate financial assistance to working families following the birth of a child. 

“For decades, National Right to Life has advocated for policies that affirm the dignity of every human life and create a culture that values life,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “The Supporting Newborn Parents Act offers practical assistance when families need it most.”

The bill would establish a newborn tax credit of up to $2,000 per child and allow eligible parents to receive the benefit shortly after the birth of their baby, rather than waiting until the annual tax filing season. The legislation recognizes that the weeks and months immediately following childbirth often bring significant new expenses and reduced household income as parents focus on caring for and bonding with their newborn child.

The legislation would provide a refundable tax credit tied to earned income, making it accessible to working families across a broad range of income levels. Parents would have the option of receiving an advance payment after the birth of their child, helping them cover costs such as diapers, formula, clothing, medical expenses, and other necessities associated with caring for a newborn. 

“The pro-life movement has always worked to build a culture that values both mother and child,” said Tobias. “H.R. 8806 represents a positive step toward ensuring that parents receive meaningful support during one of the most important transitions in their lives.”

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 today welcomed the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement that it is moving forward with a comprehensive review of the abortion drug mifepristone and its safety record. According to multiple news reports, the FDA is conducting a large-scale analysis of hundreds of thousands of cases and will examine data related to adverse events and complications associated with the drug.

The following is a statement from Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life:

For years, pro-life advocates, medical professionals, and members of Congress have raised serious concerns about the weakening of safety protections surrounding chemical abortion. We welcome a thorough and transparent review of the evidence.

Each abortion takes the life of a preborn child and places her mother at risk. Women aborting at home are also more likely to be traumatized when they realize that they aborted a living child and not just ‘tissue’ or ‘products of conception’ as the abortion industry claims.

The abortion industry has repeatedly insisted that the safety issues surrounding chemical abortion are settled science. Yet the FDA itself has determined that additional review is appropriate. When the health and safety of women are involved, no legitimate scientific question should be off limits.

Every woman deserves the highest standard of medical care. The FDA has both the authority and the responsibility to act. We encourage the agency to conduct this review with transparency, scientific integrity, and an unwavering commitment to protecting women.

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, the nation’s oldest and largest pro-life organization, today proudly announced its endorsement of Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth for Governor of Minnesota.

“Lisa Demuth has a strong and consistent record of supporting both mothers and their unborn children,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Her commitment to protecting innocent human life and supporting women and families is clear through both her leadership and her voting record. National Right to Life is proud to endorse her candidacy for governor.”

Demuth’s pro-life leadership stands in sharp contrast to the record of the presumptive DFL nominee, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Throughout her career in the Senate, Klobuchar has repeatedly supported taxpayer funding of abortion, supported gruesome partial-birth abortions, opposed protections for babies born alive after an abortion, and backed legislation that would expand abortion with virtually no limits.

“Amy Klobuchar has embraced an extreme abortion agenda that is far outside the mainstream of Minnesota values,” Tobias said. “Minnesotans deserve a governor who respects the dignity and value of every human life, born and unborn.”

Tobias added that Demuth’s compassionate approach reflects the growing desire among Americans for leaders who support women, children, and families rather than promoting abortion.

“The people of Minnesota deserve a governor who recognizes that every human life has inherent worth,” Tobias said. “Lisa Demuth’s record demonstrates principled leadership, compassion, and respect for life, and we are honored to support her campaign for governor.”

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 congratulates its longtime General Counsel, James Bopp Jr., on receiving the 2026 Leadership in Law Lifetime Achievement Award from The Indiana Lawyer.

The award, presented annually by The Indiana Lawyer, recognizes attorneys whose careers show exceptional achievement in the legal profession, service to their communities, and commitment to mentoring future generations of lawyers. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors attorneys with at least 25 years of distinguished service whose contributions extend beyond the practice of law. 

“Jim Bopp has dedicated his extraordinary legal career to defending constitutional freedoms and protecting the most vulnerable members of the human family,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “His legal insight, unwavering integrity, and tireless commitment to the pro-life cause have shaped the movement for decades and helped secure historic victories for unborn children and their mothers.”

As General Counsel for National Right to Life, Bopp played a central role in developing and implementing the long-term legal strategy that ultimately led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.

“Jim Bopp’s legal leadership has left an indelible mark not only on the pro-life movement, but on American constitutional law itself,” Tobias said. “National Right to Life is deeply grateful for his decades of counsel, friendship, and principled advocacy.”

According to The Indiana Lawyer, the award recognizes attorneys “whose exemplary life’s work merits singular recognition.”

In accepting the honor, Bopp said, “I am thrilled and humbled by this honor from the highly respected Indiana Lawyer and from my legal peers. It is a testament to the fine associate lawyers who have joined me in our mission to advance the conservative cause and the wonderful support I have received from my wife, Tina, and my family. I have been incredibly blessed in my life, my law practice, and my community and political endeavors.”

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 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.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a temporary order allowing continued mail distribution of the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol while litigation proceeds. The order is set to expire within days as the Court considers next steps in the case.

“Today’s action by the Court is not a final ruling on the merits of this case,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “It is a temporary procedural step that leaves unresolved the very real concerns about the safety of these drugs and the decision under the Biden administration’s FDA to recklessly remove longstanding safeguards.”

The challenged regulations stem from decisions by the Food and Drug Administration under the Biden administration to loosen safety protocols, including allowing abortion drugs to be prescribed via telehealth and delivered by mail. A federal appeals court had recently reinstated requirements for in-person medical oversight, citing concerns about the FDA’s actions.

Under the Biden administration, the FDA removed in-person medical supervision which places women at increased risk, particularly when complications arise without immediate access to a physician. Mifepristone, used in combination with another drug, can lead to serious adverse events including heavy bleeding, sepsis, and incomplete abortion requiring surgical intervention.

“When abortion drugs are mailed across state lines with little or no medical oversight, women are left to manage potentially dangerous complications on their own,” Tobias said. “This is not compassionate care — it is a dangerous experiment on women.”

Chemical abortion now accounts for a majority of abortions in the United States, increasing the urgency of ensuring proper safeguards are in place.

The Court’s temporary order merely preserves the status quo for a short period and does not validate the FDA’s decisions under the Biden administration or address the underlying legal and medical questions.

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 — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision today temporarily blocks the Biden-era FDA rule that allowed abortion pills containing mifepristone to be distributed through the mail without an in-person medical visit. Today’s decision restores a critical layer of oversight for women’s health and state authority and reinstates the prior requirement that mifepristone be dispensed in person while litigation continues.

“This decision is an important step toward restoring common-sense medical safeguards that were recklessly discarded by the Biden administration in the rush to expand abortion pill access,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Mail-order abortion drugs bypass basic protections such as physical exams, accurate pregnancy dating, screening for ectopic pregnancy, and the abortion-by-mail scheme complicates emergency care.”

Tobias continued, “Women deserve better than an abortion-by-mail system that prioritizes ideology over safety.”

The court’s ruling comes amid growing legal and medical scrutiny over the FDA’s loosening of mifepristone regulations under the Biden administration, particularly the removal of in-person dispensing requirements in 2023. Louisiana argued that the federal government failed to adequately justify these changes and ignored serious risks, including hemorrhage, sepsis, and complications that may require emergency intervention.

“For years, pro-life advocates have warned that mailing abortion drugs across state lines undermines both women’s health and duly enacted state protections for unborn children,” Tobias said. “Today’s decision recognizes that the FDA cannot simply sweep legitimate safety concerns aside in favor of politics.”

Medication abortions now account for a majority of U.S. abortions, making regulatory accountability more urgent than ever.

“The abortion industry has aggressively pushed convenience over caution,” Tobias added. “Women facing unexpected pregnancies deserve real medical care, real information, and real support—not dangerous shortcuts.”

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 today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision allowing First Choice Women’s Resource Centers to challenge a New Jersey state investigation in federal court.

“The Supreme Court rightly recognized that government power cannot be used to intimidate or silence organizations simply because they offer life-affirming alternatives to abortion,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Pregnancy resource centers exist to support women, provide practical assistance, and affirm the value of both mother and child. State officials should not weaponize investigations to chill protected speech or target donors because they disagree with a center’s mission.”

The case centered on a New Jersey subpoena seeking donor information and internal records from First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, a faith-based pregnancy center. The Court’s ruling ensures that organizations raising legitimate constitutional concerns can seek protection in federal court when faced with potentially abusive government overreach.

Marie Tasy, executive director of New Jersey Right to Life, the New Jersey affiliate of National Right to Life, stated. “The New Jersey Attorney General created a so-called ‘Reproductive Rights Strike Force’ and used it to target a pregnancy center that had not received a single public complaint. That is government overreach, plain and simple. Today the Supreme Court said: enough. Pregnancy centers have the right to fight back in federal court, and their donors have the right to give without fear of government retaliation.”

Tasy continued, “New Jersey Right to Life will stand with them every step of the way. Pregnancy centers across this state serve thousands of women every year, and we will never stop defending their right to do so — or the right of the people who make that work possible.”

Across the country, pregnancy resource centers provide millions of dollars in free medical services, parenting support, material aid, and emotional care to women facing unexpected pregnancies. These centers should be free to continue their work without political harassment.

“This unanimous decision sends an unmistakable message: Americans do not surrender their First Amendment freedoms when they advocate for unborn children,” Tobias said. “Women deserve compassionate care and real choices. Today’s ruling protects the freedom of those who offer hope, help, and life-affirming support.”

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.