by Kim Schwartz | Sep 15, 2021 | 87th Session, Abortion, Issues, Legislation, Media, Media Relations, News, Press Releases
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge to temporarily halt enforcement of the Texas Heartbeat Act (Senate Bill 8) while litigation continues. Judge Robert Pitman, an Obama nominee, presides over the case and is expected to grant the...
by Kim Schwartz | Sep 13, 2021 | 87th Session, Abortion, Issues, Media, Media Relations, News, Press Releases
Despite the foolhardy attempts to silence Texas Right to Life and to enjoin the life-saving Texas Heartbeat Act, the law remains in effect. Planned Parenthood sued Texas Right to Life and Legislative Director John Seago on September 2 and received a temporary...
by Kim Schwartz | Sep 2, 2021 | 87th Session, Abortion, Active State Laws, Issues, Legislation, Media, Media Relations, News, Press Releases
The Supreme Court of the United States denied abortionists’ petition to block enforcement of the Texas Heartbeat Act. The life-saving law took effect September 1, protecting preborn babies who have detectable heartbeats from abortion. Texas Right to Life is thrilled...
by Kim Schwartz | Sep 1, 2021 | 87th Session, Abortion, Issues, Legislation, Media, Media Relations, News, Press Releases
As of 12:00 a.m., the Texas Heartbeat Act is in effect. The Supreme Court has not ruled on abortionists’ request to block the policy. Texas is now the first state ever to enforce a heartbeat law.
by Kim Schwartz | Aug 31, 2021 | Abortion, Issues, Media, Media Relations, News
A Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order against Texas Right to Life and Legislative Director John Seago, preventing them from filing lawsuits against only three specific people. This ruling does not impact any other citizen’s ability to sue for...
by Kim Schwartz | Aug 30, 2021 | Abortion, Issues, Media, Media Relations, News, Press Releases
Abortionists appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States in Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson, attempting to stop the Texas Heartbeat Act from taking effect Wednesday. Justice Samuel Alito will consider their motion. Texas Right to Life Legislative Director...
