Legislation

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced federal lawsuits against New York, California, and Massachusetts for enabling mail-order abortions by refusing to extradite abortionists charged with sending abortion pills into Louisiana, where elective abortion is banned. The state argues that these 'shield' laws violate Louisiana's sovereignty and criminal laws, citing cases where mailed abortion drugs resulted in the deaths of babies and harm to women, and is also challenging the FDA's 2023 policy allowing telehealth prescribing and mail delivery of abortion pills in federal court.

The attorneys general of Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas filed a lawsuit on September 30 challenging the abortion 'shield laws' of New York, California, and Massachusetts, asking the Supreme Court to hear the case. The lawsuit argues that these shield laws protect abortion providers who mail abortion-inducing drugs to states with abortion restrictions, and the case has drawn responses from both sides, including statements from New York Attorney General Letitia James and pro-life leader Marjorie Dannenfelser.

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2164, which would have prevented future governors from honoring extradition requests for abortion providers charged in other states, despite the bill passing both legislative chambers with significant support. Newsom previously refused to extradite Dr.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of pro-abortion bills into law, including measures that allow non-physicians to perform abortions past the first trimester and require chemical abortions on community college campuses. Despite previously vetoing a bill related to extradition of abortionists, Newsom supports expanding abortion access and protections for abortion providers, while critics highlight the increased health risks and lack of adequate medical infrastructure for these policies.

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2164, which would have prohibited the governor from honoring extradition requests from other states seeking to prosecute individuals involved in abortions or gender transition procedures banned in those states. Newsom stated that extradition is an executive function and expressed concern about setting a precedent that would limit the authority of future governors, despite supporting protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services.

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation (AB 2164) that would have codified an extradition ban for 'legally protected health care activity,' including abortion and gender-affirming health care services, citing concerns over executive authority and extradition powers. The veto surprised abortion activists and bill supporters while pleasing opponents of transgender medical procedures, with the governor avoiding direct mention of abortion and transgender care in his veto message and emphasizing the importance of preserving executive discretion on extradition matters.

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2164, which would have codified and strengthened protections for abortion providers against extradition to pro-life states, despite having previously signed an executive order with similar protections in 2022. Newsom explained his veto by stating that extradition is an executive function and expressed concern about setting a precedent that would limit the authority of future governors, a decision that drew criticism from abortion rights advocates.

California’s laws still leave extradition decisions related to reproductive rights and gender-affirming care to its governor. But as states with abortion bans target California physicians who prescribe abortion pills across state lines, Democrats want to lock in protections for doctors, no matter who the next governor is.

In a hearing over a new bill in California that would push abortion pills into health centers on college campuses, a young mom who faced an … The post New mom shares redeeming story of unexpected pregnancy in testimony against California abortion bill appeared first on CatholicVote org .

Just three weeks after giving birth, I graduated from college, never imagining that only months later I would stand before the California Assembly Health Committee as a member of the California Family Council team, opposing legislation that pushes abortion pills into community college health centers. Because students like me don’t need more abortion access. We […] The post God Redeemed My Unexpected Pregnancy—Now My Story Is Challenging California Policy first appeared on California Family Council .

California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Senate budget committee have signed legislation providing $90 million in additional state funding to Planned Parenthood. The bill offers further support to Planned Parenthood affiliates across the state after $140 million was invested in the organization in October of 2025. In total, $230 million has been allocated to […] The post California Directs $230 Million to Planned Parenthood in State Funding appeared first on Save the Storks .

Governor Gavin Newsom stood flanked by Planned Parenthood executives and Democratic legislative leaders this week as he proudly signed SB 106 into law, directing $90 million in “emergency funding” to the abortion provider. The bill was fast-tracked through the Legislature after federal funding changes under the Trump administration, and the signing ceremony was anything but […] The post Follow the Money: How Planned Parenthood’s Campaign Cash Preceded a $90 Million Payday first appeared on California Family Council .

California’s legislative leaders have once again made their priorities unmistakably clear: protecting and expanding the abortion industry, at taxpayer expense, is at the top of their priority list. Late last week, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) announced new budget legislation, Assembly Bill 106 and Senate Bill […] The post CA State Lawmakers Push $90 Million Abortion Bailout for Planned Parenthood first appeared on California Family Council .

The California Family Alliance (CFA) has released its 2025 Legislative Scorecards for California State Senators and Assembly Members, providing voters with a clear and comprehensive look at how their elected officials voted on issues of critical importance to biblical values. The scorecards evaluate lawmakers based on their votes on key legislation impacting life, family, parental […] The post 2025 Legislative Scorecards Reveal Which California Lawmakers Defend Life, Family, and Liberty first appeared on California Family Council .