About NIFLA

NIFLA

The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) exists to protect life-affirming pregnancy centers that empower abortion-vulnerable women and families to choose life for their unborn children.

By providing legal counsel, education and training, NIFLA helps member centers more effectively reach and serve their communities. NIFLA now represents more than 1,800 pro-life pregnancy centers across the country. Of that number, over 1,600 operate as licensed medical clinics.

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NIFLA

The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) exists to protect life-affirming pregnancy centers targeted by pro-abortion groups and legislation. Through legal counsel, education, and training, NIFLA enables member centers to avoid legal pitfalls in their operations. NIFLA now represents more than 1,400 member pregnancy centers across the country. Of that number, over 1,100 operate as licensed medical clinics.

Legal

For over 30 years NIFLA has worked to protect, equip and defend pro-life pregnancy centers so they may better fulfill their mission to save lives. Legal guidelines, best practices and procedures developed by NIFLA have proven effective in protecting member centers from legal pitfalls.

NIFLA has also taken a stand in court against government-compelled speech promoting abortion, fighting to protect pro-life centers from this and other anti-life legislation. Whether at the state or national level, NIFLA remains committed to advancing the cause and culture of life in every legal battle.

Legal

For over 30 years NIFLA has worked to protect, equip and defend pro-life pregnancy centers so they may better fulfill their mission to save lives. Legal guidelines, best practices and procedures developed by NIFLA have proven effective in protecting member centers from legal pitfalls.

NIFLA has also taken a stand in court against government-compelled speech promoting abortion, fighting to protect pro-life centers from this and other anti-life legislation. Whether at the state or national level, NIFLA remains committed to advancing the cause and culture of life in every legal battle.

Medical

NIFLA recognized the importance of using ultrasound in a pregnancy center setting for reaching abortion-minded women more than two decades ago, and has been pioneering the way in which the pro-life movement uses this important tool ever since. Ultrasound offers a window to the womb which can impact a woman’s decision to choose life by more than 80 percent.

NIFLA has two key programs to support compliance and conversion for pregnancy centers. The Life Choice Project (TLC) offers a step by step conversion program, while NIFLA’s Institute in Limited Obstetric Ultrasound equips medical and management personnel in the legal requirements for operating a medical clinic.

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Medical

NIFLA recognized the importance of using ultrasound in a pregnancy center setting for reaching abortion-minded women more than two decades ago, and has been pioneering the way in which the pro-life movement uses this important tool ever since. Ultrasound offers a window to the womb, and this impacts a woman’s decision to choose life.

NIFLA has two key programs to support compliance and conversion for pregnancy centers. The Life Choice Project (TLC) offers a step by step conversion program, while NIFLA’s Institute in Limited Obstetric Ultrasound equips medical and management personnel in the legal requirements for operating a medical clinic.



WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

NIFLA is standing up for the most vulnerable among us – the unborn – by defending America’s pro-life pregnancy centers against pro-abortion legal attacks.

Click below to learn more about NIFLA's critical pro-life case before the Supreme Court, and how you can join the fight for life today.

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PREGNANCY CENTERS

FIGHTING FOR LIFE FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

  • 1993

    NIFLA was founded by Thomas Glessner, J.D., and supported by major leaders in the pro-life movement.

  • Mid-1990's

    NIFLA pioneered the use of ultrasound in pro-life pregnancy centers to more effectively reach abortion-vulnerable women and families.

  • 1998

    NIFLA developed the Institute of Limited Obstetric Ultrasound to equip personnel in the pro-life medical clinic setting.

  • 2001

    NIFLA established The Life Choice Project (TLC).

  • 2002 - Present

    NIFLA continues to battle anti-life legislation across the nation.

  • October 21, 2015

    The California legislature passed the “Reproductive FACT Act” in 2015 which required pro-life pregnancy centers to advertise for state-funded abortions. NIFLA filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of this compelled government speech. The injunction was denied by the District Court and subsequently denied by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

  • March 24, 2017

    NIFLA filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS), requesting it overturn the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling which denied our preliminary injunction request of the state of California.

  • November 9, 2017

    The U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear the NIFLA v. Becerra case.

  • March 20, 2018

    NIFLA v. Becerra was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend pro-life pregnancy centers against government-compelled speech.

  • May 23, 2018

    NIFLA celebrated more than 25 years of advancing the cause and culture of life during its National Legal and Medical Summit.

  • June 26, 2018

    NIFLA won for life and free speech at the U.S. Supreme Court. The NIFLA v. Becerra ruling will forever stand against those who would target pro-life centers and end their life-saving work-- but the fight continues.

  • September 5, 2018

    Care Net presented 2018 Life Legacy award to NIFLA president and founder Thomas Glessner, J.D., commemorating NIFLA’s leadership in the monumental free speech win of NIFLA v. Becerra.

  • September 14, 2018

    NIFLA launched the NIFLA Pregnancy Center Disaster Response Program to raise awareness and support for pregnancy centers impacted by disasters.

  • September 21, 2018

    Victory in Hawaii! A federal district court struck down a Hawaii law forcing pregnancy centers and pro-life doctors to advertise for the abortion industry Thursday, in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming free speech in NIFLA v. Becerra.

  • June 26, 2019

    On the first anniversary of NIFLA v. Becerra, many acknowledged the significance of this landmark ruling. President Trump and V.P. Pence mentioned the case that upheld first amendment rights for pregnancy centers and all Americans.

  • June 24, 2023

    NIFLA founder and president Thomas Glessner was among the honorees in the book, Legacy of Life: Honoring Fifty of the Greatest Pro-Life Leaders of the Last Fifty Years (John Stemberger, ed.).

  • August 3, 2023

    NIFLA won a preliminary injunction against the state of Illinois (NIFLA v. Raoul). On December 11, 2023, Attorney General Kwame Raoul agreed to a permanent injunction and thus would not enforce the law which targeted pro-life pregnancy centers.

  • October 26, 2023

    At its national Leadership Summit, NIFLA celebrated 30 years of training and defending pro-life pregnancy centers.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Because of this unshakable belief in the God of the Holy Bible and His sovereignty over all His creation, we believe and affirm the following:

  • We believe that God is the author and Creator of all life and that all human beings, born and unborn, are made in his image. Thus, we believe and affirm that all human life has inherent value, worth, and dignity.
  • We believe and affirm that life begins at conception, at which time the full genetic blueprint for life is in place and that our expression of love and service to God requires that we work to protect and honor human life in all stages of development.
  • We believe and affirm that God’s calling upon us commands that we make special efforts to protect the most vulnerable among us. Because of this, we further believe that abortion and abortifacient medications are never necessary or appropriate medical care for a mother or her unborn child.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) – a faith-based non-denominational ministry – is to achieve an abortion-free America and promote the sanctity of all human life, born and unborn, through legal support, counsel, and services to pro-life pregnancy centers. NIFLA shall protect and defend the work of such centers so that mothers considering abortion will always choose life.

VISION STATEMENT

NIFLA envisions a future abortion-free America where a culture of life exists in every community and abortion-alternative services provided by pro-life pregnancy centers are so effective that mothers considering abortion will always choose life.

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