Supreme Court

October 12, 2018

Victory! Hawaii Pregnancy Centers Won’t Be Forced to Promote Abortion

By Sarah Kramer Free speech doesn’t just mean that we are free to speak the messages we choose. It also means that we cannot be forced to speak messages with which we disagree. The Supreme Court made this clear in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra when it ruled against a California law that forced pro-life pregnancy centers to advertise for abortion. Such a law is not only unconstitutional, but also violates federal […]
March 8, 2019

NIFLA, Pro-Life Organizations Issue Supreme Court Brief for Medical and Pregnancy Center Groups Supporting Ultrasound for Women

March 8, 2019 An amicus brief was filed with the Supreme Court this week by Americans United for Life in partnership with thousands of pro-life pregnancy centers affiliated with the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates as well as Care Net and Heartbeat International. In addition, the brief included thousands of physicians and other healthcare professionals represented by the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Pediatricians, and the Christian […]
April 2, 2019

Hope Abounds: Spring Brings Uplifting Pro-Life News

Life continues to be a central issue in politics and news over the past month….and we couldn’t be happier! Last month NIFLA joined Americans United for Life as well as Care Net and Heartbeat International in filing a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States urging it to uphold an Indiana law which mandates that abortion providers offer women the option of viewing an ultrasound image of their child before deciding to have […]
October 25, 2019

SCOTUS Begins a New Term. Will Roe v. Wade be Reversed?

This is an exciting time for the pro-life movement. The Supreme Court will be determining if it will hear arguments in several cases that will have a major impact on the ability of states to restrict, and even ban, abortion. On the first day of its session, SCOTUS announced that it will hear argument on the constitutionality of a Louisiana law that requires admitting privileges in a local hospital for any doctor performing abortion. It […]
June 29, 2020

SCOTUS June Medical Ruling Puts Abortion Industry Profits Before Patients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2020 Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President and Founder Thomas Glessner regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in June Medical Services v. Russo: “This ruling allows the loophole enjoyed by abortionists to remain open at the expense of the women the abortion industry claims to serve. All states, including Louisiana, have an interest in regulating abortion and a duty […]
August 17, 2020

Thomas Glessner in Pregnancy Help News: “Victory – Pro-life Pregnancy Center Won’t be Forced to Speak Against its Mission”

“In 2017, the city of Hartford passed Ordinance No. 25-17—a law that forces pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs and begin conversations with a government-scripted disclaimer. The disclaimer incorrectly implies that the centers are not qualified to provide the free services they offer because there is not a licensed medical professional on site at all times. But many of the various free services Caring Families provides can be done safely, effectively, and lawfully without a […]
October 12, 2020

NIFLA Endorses the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to SCOTUS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] Today the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates endorses the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. NIFLA President Thomas Glessner issued the following statement:  “The Supreme Court of the United States plays an essential role in the American constitutional system of checks and balances. As a branch of our government, it exists to preserve and defend the inalienable rights of our citizens, as […]
March 22, 2022

NIFLA Rejects Biden’s SCOTUS Nominee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2022 Media Contact: [email protected] The following statement regarding Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner: “NIFLA has significant concerns regarding the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. The Biden administration has committed to codifying Roe v. Wade, and this nomination is in keeping with that promise. Abortion activist groups such as Planned Parenthood and […]