the state of arkansas is named Named “America's Most Pro-Life State'' for 5 Years in a Row By Americans United for Life (AUL). AUL, Last week, the Washington, D.C.-based anti-abortion law firm and advocacy group released its “Life List 2025,” which ranks “pro-life” state laws and policies on abortion, assisted suicide, conscience protections and more. .
According to Christian PosstTopping the annual list was Arkansas, followed by Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Indiana. Meanwhile, Tennessee, which was No. 13 on the list, has moved up to No. 6, and Alabama, which was previously No. 10, has dropped to No. 16.
Vermont ranks 50th among the most anti-pro-life states in the country, followed by New Jersey at 49th, Oregon at 48th, Washington at 47th, Hawaii at 46th, and New York at 45th. It became the rank. .
“During this past Congress, the pro-life movement faced many challenges, including pro-abortion voting efforts and bills targeting pregnancy resource centers. Maintaining a resolute stance,” AUL said.
“Unfortunately, the number of life-affirming protections passed this year has decreased significantly. Last year, the pro-life movement successfully enacted At least 59 pro-life laws. Only 41 pro-life bills and resolutions have been introduced this year passed. ”
in statement Jerry Cox, founder and president of the Family Council of Arkansas, who was released last week, celebrated the state's discovery.
”More than a decade ago, the Family Council worked with Arkansas Right to Life and others to make Arkansas the most pro-life state in America. By working together, we made it happen.” I wrote Cox.
“Keeping Arkansas the most pro-life state will require a relentless effort.Arkansas has done important work as a pro-life leader, and we cannot afford to stop.Pro-life must do There's still a lot of work to do. We look forward to continuing that work when the Arkansas Legislature convenes next week. ”
Last August, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that, if approved, the state's constitutional right to abortion under certain conditions would be granted on a petition by Arkansans seeking a referendum on the November ballot. It was decided that it would be recognized as such.
Judge Rhonda Wood, who wrote the majority opinion, concluded that “the appellants failed to comply with the statutory filing requirements for paid cancer workers.”” andtherefore, Failed to legally gather enough signatures for the petition.
“That law does not apply to volunteer recruiters. Therefore, we order the following.” [Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston] It orders signatures from volunteer cancerrs to be counted, but it does not order signatures from paid cancerrs to be counted.” Wood wrote.
“We deny further relief because the initial signature count does not meet the face validity standard required by law.”
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First publication date is January 13, 2025.
