Media Statements and Press Releases

June 7, 2019

NIFLA Statement on the Failure of Connecticut House Bill 7070

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] NIFLA released the following statement following the failure of House Bill 7070 to pass the Connecticut State Senate: “NIFLA is grateful that the Connecticut State Senate did not pass this unconstitutional legislation. Mothers facing unexpected pregnancies should have a safe haven to review all of their options rather than a place that profits from their choices. Pregnancy center clients regularly express overwhelming gratitude because they receive the love, support, and […]
June 26, 2019

NIFLA and ADF Honor First Anniversary of Supreme Court NIFLA v. Becerra Decision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2019 Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in NIFLA v. Becerra: “One year ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the free speech rights of pro-life pregnancy centers and all Americans. In addition to protecting the work of life-affirming pregnancy centers across the […]
October 2, 2019

Pregnancy Centers are the Connection Between Mothers Facing Unwanted Pregnancy and Millions Waiting to Adopt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 2, 2019 Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding The Moral Outcry petition unfurled before the Supreme Court during yesterday’s rally. “In Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court said, ‘We need not resolve the difficult question of when life begins.’ However, that question is no longer difficult. Science proves beyond a reasonable doubt that human life begins […]
December 9, 2019

SCOTUS Upholds Kentucky Ultrasound Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding SCOTUS’ decision not to hear a challenge to the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling requiring ultrasounds before abortion: “We applaud SCOTUS’ decision to uphold the Sixth Circuit’s ruling mandating that doctors show the child in the womb using ultrasound as part of informed consent before abortions.  In declining to […]
January 22, 2020

NIFLA Statement on Proclamation of National Sanctity of Life Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding President Trump’s Proclamation of National Sanctity of Life Day: “For nearly 30 years NIFLA has worked to create a culture where all life — born and unborn, regardless of infirmities, handicaps, age, or gender — is protected under the law and cherished in the hearts of the citizens of our republic. This […]
March 6, 2020

NIFLA Statement on Schumer Supreme Court Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2020Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding recent comments from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: “The Supreme Court has stated in the past that men and women of goodwill can disagree on the contentious issue of abortion. However, Schumer’s comments threatening Supreme Court justices if they do not vote his way on this issue seem to […]
April 2, 2020

Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Respond to COVID-19 and Planned Parenthood: We Are Essential

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2020 Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding the abortion industry’s continued attempts to exploit the pandemic in order to enforce its political agenda. “As Planned Parenthood and abortion industry advocates sue to keep their doors open for elective abortions, pro-life pregnancy centers and medical clinics continue to provide life-saving services to women and children in […]
May 21, 2020

Planned Parenthood Steals Taxpayer Dollars, Government PPP Funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2020 Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding the attempts of the abortion industry to misappropriate taxpayer funds and pad its pockets in the midst of COVID-19.   “Over the past few months, abortion industry advocates have repeatedly harassed nonprofit pregnancy centers about whether or not they have the right to apply for COVID-19 government relief programs. Planned […]
June 1, 2020

NIFLA Statement on Violence Following George Floyd’s Murder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2020 Media Contact: [email protected] The following statement may be attributed to NIFLA President Thomas Glessner regarding the unconscionable murder of George Floyd: “NIFLA is a pro-life organization that believes in the sanctity of human life, born and unborn. The outrageous murder of George Floyd is an affront to all who hold life sacred. Every American should be deeply concerned about this violation of the most fundamental human right—the right to […]