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Life Lines #21 (8/22/25)

Texas targets illegal abortion pill shipments, Massachusetts launches a petition to stop taxpayer-funded abortion, and more news affecting life advocacy.

 

Release date: August 22, 2025


Texas AG Paxton targets abortion pill shipments violating state law

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued cease-and-desist letters to three abortion organizations accused of illegally mailing abortion pills into the state, enforcing Texas’ protective abortion laws.

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Massachusetts Alliance to Stop Public Funding of Abortion kicks off signature drive

A historic campaign is underway in Massachusetts to ensure public funds are not used for abortion. The initiative aims to amend the state constitution and protect taxpayer dollars.

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Abortion pill company faces legal action for coerced chemical abortion in Texas

A Texas woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her baby’s father, Christopher Cooprider, and the abortion pill business Aid Access, including its founder Rebecca Gomperts, after her unborn daughter, Joy, died at eight weeks.

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MCFL Webinar with Beverly Jacobson: Mama Bear Care

Join Beverly Jacobson, founder of Mama Bear Care and a speaker at this year’s March for Life, for a special Zoom webinar on Tuesday, September 16 at 7 PM. Beverly will share her story supporting mothers facing challenging prenatal diagnoses.

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Senators call on AG Bondi to investigate abortion pill manufacturers

Republican senators Steve Daines, Marsha Blackburn, and Jim Banks are urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate whether chemical abortion manufacturers misrepresented the safety and efficacy of mifepristone, endangering women’s health.

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Newborn safely surrendered in Missouri Safe Haven Baby Box

A baby girl was safely surrendered on August 10 in a Safe Haven Baby Box at Mehlville Fire House 2 in St. Louis, Missouri, marking the second use of this box since its installation in 2023.

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RSVP now: MCFL Young Adult Chapter event on abortion pill reversal therapy

The MCFL Young Adult Chapter invites young adults to an evening discussion on the risks of the abortion pill and the science behind abortion pill reversal therapy on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 7–9 PM at Corrib Pub, 396 Market St, Brighton, MA.

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Pro-life leader Dr. James Dobson dies at 89

Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and a lifelong pro-life advocate, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 89.

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Pregnancy robot prototype in China aims to support couples struggling with infertility

China is advancing reproductive technology with the development of a humanoid robot capable of carrying a pregnancy using an artificial womb, aiming to help couples facing infertility challenges.

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Oregon marks inaugural Adoption Day to honor life-affirming choices

Oregon will celebrate its first statewide Adoption Day on August 25, following lawmakers' unanimous approval of House Bill 2019, highlighting the importance of life-affirming adoption.

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Stand for life at The Big E 2025: Volunteer with MCFL

Massachusetts Citizens for Life is excited to return to The Big E in Springfield, MA, from September 12 to 28, 2025. Volunteers can engage with over 1 million attendees and promote life-affirming initiatives.

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