Life Lines #26 (9/26/25)

FDA reviews the abortion pill, Planned Parenthood pauses Wisconsin abortions, clinic closures across the U.S., and state-level updates.

Release date: September 26, 2025

RFK Jr. launches FDA review of abortion pill

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the FDA will conduct a new review of the abortion pill mifepristone, used in nearly two-thirds of U.S. abortions. The review comes amid concerns over underreported complications and post-Roe abortion access restrictions.

Planned Parenthood to halt Wisconsin abortions starting October 1

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will temporarily stop scheduling abortion appointments beginning October 1 after a federal appeals court allowed a provision barring clinics that provide abortions from accepting Medicaid for other reproductive services. Pro-life clinics are preparing to assist patients affected by the pause.

MCFL president Flynn shares insights on defending pregnancy centers in podcast

Myrna Maloney Flynn, president of Massachusetts Citizens for Life, appeared on the On the Right Side of History podcast, sharing how pregnancy resource centers face vandalism, lawsuits, and taxpayer-funded attacks, and how Massachusetts’ pro-life coalition responded with legal action and public education efforts.

Planned Parenthood clinic closures reach 42 so far across 17 states

Planned Parenthood has closed 42 abortion centers across 17 states, including California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. These closures highlight the ongoing decline in abortion access and the continued momentum of the pro-life movement nationwide.

New federal bill would require informed consent for abortion pills

Rep. August Pfluger of Texas introduced the Second Chance at Life Act, a federal bill that would ensure women seeking the abortion pill are fully informed about all options, including the possibility of reversing the effects after taking the first pill.

Underreported abortion pill complications put women at risk

A new National Right to Life Committee report warns that complications from chemical abortions are routinely underreported, with many women advised to hide pill use when seeking medical care, potentially endangering patients and skewing safety data.

Alabama Safe Haven Baby Box sees first surrender

Montgomery Fire/Rescue in Alabama has reported the first use of its Safe Haven Baby Box, installed this past May at Fire Station 10. The surrender ensured the newborn’s safety while preserving the anonymity of the mother, reflecting the life-affirming purpose of the program.