GOP Bill Shields Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers from Abortion Promotion

Republican lawmakers have introduced the Let Pregnancy Care Centers Serve Act to prevent federal and state discrimination against pro-life pregnancy resource centers that do not promote or provide abortions. The bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect these centers from being forced to refer patients for abortions or advertise abortion services. This legislation comes amid ongoing tensions in states like New Jersey, where legal actions have targeted pro-life centers. Additionally, the Supreme Court is set to hear Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which challenges a South Carolina executive order that disqualifies abortion providers from receiving taxpayer funds. The case centers on whether Medicaid beneficiaries have the right to choose any qualified provider. Advocates argue that taxpayer dollars should not support organizations like Planned Parenthood, which they claim prioritize abortion over comprehensive healthcare.