Press Releases and Statements

Democrats for Life Reacts to Democratic AG's Attacking Pregnancy Support Centers

07 June 2024. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Democrats For Life of America is disappointed to learn of the formation of a “Reproductive Rights Working Group” by 17 State Attorneys General, all of whom are Democrats. According to Live Action News, the goal of this group is to “promote abortion and attack Pregnancy Resource Centers (PCR’s).” In addition to the 17 Attorneys General, the group also includes representatives from organizations such as the National Abortion Federation. “If the Reproductive Rights Working Group of 17 Democratic Attorneys General really want to form 'reproductive justice units' within AG offices, they should ensure that reproductive justice priorities include the right for women to seek help from pregnancy...

Democrats Urge Arizona to Support Women and Parents after New Ruling on Abortion

10 April 2024. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Phoenix, AZ - April 9, 2024 – Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) and Democrats for Life of Arizona urge state leaders and lawmakers to enact modern and supportive policies for pregnant women and parents in light of the recent Arizona State Supreme Court ruling concerning a Civil War-era law. “With all the noise around this ruling and the legality of abortion, we are silencing the voices of those who are underserved and underprivileged. Women and parents have always needed support to carry, bear, and raise their children, and they still need it now,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of DFLA. “We often discuss how abortion limitations may pressure women into carrying...

Statement: Abortion Pills Not Progressive, Harmful to Women

28 March 2024. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

The ongoing discourse surrounding abortion pills within the Democratic Party warrants a critical examination of our principles and policies. As Democrats, we have long championed regulatory oversight and women's rights, yet the current approach to abortion pills raises significant concerns about the welfare of women and the integrity of our values. It is undeniable that our stance on abortion has undergone a troubling transformation, one that seems to prioritize financial gain over the safety and well-being of women. The absence of robust safety standards surrounding abortion pills not only exposes women to various risks, such as complications from undetected ectopic pregnancies and potential...