Life Lines #10 (6/6/25)

EMTALA abortion mandate rescinded, FDA reevaluates mifepristone risks, and Vermont backs down on pro-life centers.

Release date: June 6, 2025

Trump administration rescinds Biden-era EMTALA abortion mandate

The Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services has formally rescinded 2022 guidance that attempted to reinterpret EMTALA as requiring emergency room doctors to perform abortions.

Now live: MCFL Young Adults Chapter dedicated page

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Massachusetts Citizens for Life Young Adults Chapter dedicated page—a space to join the Chapter, donate, and stay updated on ways to support the pro-life movement.

FDA says it's reviewing abortion pill risks after new safety concerns

On June 2, 2025, FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary responded in a letter to Senator Josh Hawley’s inquiry about the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone.

Congressional leaders push to designate June as "Life Month"

Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate to officially recognize June as "Life Month," marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022.

Former abortion clinic becomes pro-life pregnancy center in North Carolina

A former abortion clinic in Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been transformed into a pro-life pregnancy center by Pastor Ed and Helen Rogers.

June proclaimed as "Month for Life" in Oklahoma by Governor Stitt

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed June as the Month for Life in Oklahoma.

MCFL rose drives: more than just a Mother’s Day tradition

Rose Drives have long been a meaningful tradition for MCFL, often associated with Mother’s Day. But they’re also a great way to celebrate life on Father’s Day, during Respect Life Month, or any time throughout the year.

New IVF technology ranks embryos for longevity and chronic disease risk

A new genetic testing service now enables parents using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to rank embryos based on their predicted lifespan and disease risk.

Vermont backs off attack on life-affirming pregnancy centers

Thanks to a lawsuit led by Alliance Defending Freedom, Vermont has amended a discriminatory law that targeted pro-life pregnancy centers.