Hyde amendment protections, abortion pill safety, MCFL Truth About Choice campaign, and additional updates.
Release date: January 9, 2026
National Right to Life urges Congress to preserve the Hyde Amendment
National Right to Life is calling on Congress to maintain Hyde protections in all federal spending and health care legislation, ensuring taxpayer dollars are not used for abortion.
READ MORESenate to investigate dangers of the abortion pill
The U.S. Senate will hold a hearing on the safety of abortion pills, examining risks to both unborn children and women, and reviewing in-person dispensing safeguards.
READ MORETruth About Choice: MCFL launches bold new educational campaign
Massachusetts Citizens for Life is launching Truth About Choice, a statewide initiative displaying more than 24,000 fetal models to show the lives lost to abortion and educate the public.
READ MOREWyoming Supreme Court strikes down two laws protecting unborn children
The Wyoming Supreme Court has struck down two 2023 laws designed to protect unborn children, including the Life is a Human Right Act and a ban on chemical abortions.
READ MORE2025 estimates: abortion again the leading cause of death worldwide
Abortion is estimated to have been the leading cause of death worldwide in 2025, with approximately 73 million unborn children lost, surpassing all other reported causes of death.
READ MOREAbortion up to birth narrowly defeated in Ireland
On December 22, 2025, a Private Members' Bill from People Before Profit that would have expanded abortion to birth was defeated in the Dáil by just one vote, 73 to 71.
READ MOREMCFL to reveal 2026 banquet keynote speaker on February 2
Massachusetts Citizens for Life will mark 53 years of defending life with an evening dedicated to purpose, reflection, and hope. The keynote speaker will be announced on February 2, 2026.
READ MOREJoin thousands at the 53rd Annual March for Life 2026
On Friday, January 23, 2026, tens of thousands of pro-life advocates will gather in Washington, D.C. for the 53rd Annual March for Life, the largest human rights demonstration in the world. For group travel and assistance, contact your parish or diocesis.
READ MORENational Pro-Life Advocates’ Conference offers free online training
Pro-life advocates are invited to attend the National Pro-Life Advocates’ Conference on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The event is free, with virtual attendance available, and features practical LIFE Talks from national leaders.
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