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This week: Massachusetts’ new abortion law is now in effect. Here’s what it means, how we’re responding, and the latest news from the fight for life.

Release date: August 14, 2026

Myrna Maloney Flynn: Passive indifference to late-term abortion is not an option

Following Gov. Maura Healey’s signing of the law eliminating Massachusetts’ remaining statutory limits on abortion after 24 weeks, MCFL President Myrna Maloney Flynn is urging residents to confront what the new law allows.

A turning point for the pro-life movement in Massachusetts

The passage of the abortion-up-to-birth law marks a difficult moment for the pro-life movement, but the fight for life in Massachusetts continues.

New resource: Considering abortion after 24 weeks? You have options

Massachusetts Citizens for Life has launched a new resource for women who may be considering abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy, highlighting alternatives and support available to women and their babies.

National Right to Life blasts Massachusetts abortion-up-to-birth law

National Right to Life is condemning Gov. Maura Healey’s signing of H.5595, which eliminates Massachusetts’ remaining statutory limits on abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Pediatricians condemn Massachusetts abortion-up-to-birth law

The American College of Pediatricians is condemning Massachusetts’ new abortion law, saying it removes protections for viable unborn children and creates a contradiction in medical care.

“This is murder”: Franklin Graham condemns Massachusetts abortion-up-to-birth law

Franklin Graham is condemning Massachusetts’ new abortion law, which removes the state’s previous 24-week gestational limit, calling the expansion of late-term abortion “murder.”

Alaskan surrogate gives birth to baby after refusing abortion in epic Texas legal battle

An Alaskan surrogate has given birth to a baby with a serious but treatable heart condition after refusing the biological parents’ request to abort the pregnancy.

Illinois assisted suicide law sued over by Thomas More Society

The Thomas More Society has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois’ new assisted suicide law, seeking to block it before it takes effect on September 12.

Six weeks to Massachusetts’ biggest pro-life event featuring Riley Gaines

In just six weeks, Massachusetts Citizens for Life will bring supporters together for its 53rd anniversary dinner and the state’s biggest pro-life event of the fall.