Who is Funding Abortions?

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 13, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

The Christian Post has published a helpful article describing some of the ways in which Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are funded at both the state and the federal level. Although the Hyde Amendment, passed in the 1970s, makes it illegal for the...

Pro-Life Laws Go Into Effect in Arizona

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 12, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights, State Abortion Policy

Challenged provisions of a 2009 law restricting abortions in Arizona took effect today because Planned Parenthood Arizona decided against appealing a state-court ruling denying its earlier challenge to the law. As a result, the new provisions begin today. They...

Mississippi Voters Can Decide Personhood of the Unborn, Court Rules

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 9, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

The Mississippi Supreme Court late Thursday allowed Measure 26, also known as the Personhood Amendment, to appear on the state ballot November 8. The measure would amend the constitution to extend personhood to the unborn, likely rendering abortions illegal in the...

Alaska Judge Hears Arguments in Parental Notification Lawsuit

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 9, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Parental Rights, State Abortion Policy

Alaska’s parental notice law for minors undergoing abortions has been the focus of a lengthy legal battle. The lawsuit, which was brought by Planned Parenthood and two doctors, is expected to reach the Alaska Supreme Court. A provision in the law requires...

Kansas Moves Forward With Abortion Clinic Regulations

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 7, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

A set of temporary regulations for abortion clinics in Kansas received a public hearing today – the next step toward making them permanent. Under a law passed this summer, all hospitals, doctors’ offices and clinics performing five or more surgical...

Webcam Abortions Stopped in Nebraska

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 6, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

Nebraska lawmakers passed a law banning abortions in which a patient communicates via webcam with an abortionist, who may be in another town or city. Simply put, the doctor asks the patient a few questions and then presses a button, which activates a drawer that opens...