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Supreme Court to Hear Mississippi Abortion Case

The U.S. Supreme Court announced today it would hear an abortion case from Mississippi, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, concerning a 2018 law that protects unborn babies in the 15th week of pregnancy and later from abortion. Louisiana Right to Life is watching this case closely and is excited the Supreme Court now has…

2 Opelousas Catholic Students Receive Inaugural Emerging Leaders Scholarships

Louisiana Black Advocates for Life recently awarded two $4,000 scholarships to students at Opelousas Catholic High School. Dr. Kathy Allen, State Director for Louisiana Black Advocates for Life, made the presentations of the St. Landry Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program during mass this weekend at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. The recipients of the inaugural scholarships are…

Abortion Pill Reversal Disclosure Act Passes Louisiana House

The Abortion Pill Reversal Disclosure Act, HB 578 by Rep. Beryl Amedee, passed the Louisiana House of Representatives by a 71-27-7 margin on May 12. HB 578 provides critical information to women choosing a chemical abortion about the possibility that the effects of their abortion could be reversed and the life of their unborn child…

FDA Suspends In-Person Requirement for Mifepristone Abortions Decision Puts Women at Risk

WASHINGTON — In a letter dated April 12, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Janet Woodcock, M.D., announced that the FDA would not enforce in-person dispensing requirements for the abortion drug mifepristone during the remainder of the pandemic. Convincing the FDA to discard necessary safety precautions is part of the abortion industry’s long-term…

“I’m Black. I’m Pro-Life. Here’s Why.”

Louisiana Black Advocates for Life is hosting an ongoing Tuesday night video series on its Facebook page (@LABlackAdvocates) at 7 p.m. titled “I’m Black. I’m Pro-Life. Here’s Why.” The first live video, which aired April 13, featured Dr. Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans and former president of the Southern…