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For those who have been following Anastasia's case and praying for her throughout this journey: the jury is now deliberating. Please continue to pray for Anastasia and her legal team as they await a verdict. Pray that the jurors will be granted wisdom, clarity, and discernment as they consider the evidence before them. And pray that the hearts of those who testified against Anastasia would be open to the Gospel of Life. Through it all, Anastasia has remained steadfast in her faith and trust in God. "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" — Psalm 27:1

Memorial Day is often seen as a long weekend, a day off work, or the unofficial start of summer. But beneath the gatherings and celebrations is something much more solemn. Today is a day to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is also a day to think of the families they left behind—the parents, spouses, children, siblings, and friends who continue to carry that loss every day. Every human life is valuable and should never be taken for granted. That is why the sacrifice made by so many service members is so profound. To willingly lay down one’s life for another is one of the greatest acts of love a person can make. It stands in direct contrast to a culture that too often treats human life as disposable. Many gave their very lives, and countless others willingly faced the possibility of losing theirs in order to protect others and defend our nation. Their courage reminds us that true love is sacrificial. As Christians, we recognize that this kind of selflessness reflects the sacrifice Christ made for all of us. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 Today, let us also pray especially for the families of the fallen. May they never want for food, shelter, or support. May they find comfort in the truth that this world is not our forever home and that Heaven is the goal. This Memorial Day, may we remember with gratitude, pray with sincerity, and honor those who gave everything. Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day. #memorialday #RememberingTheFallen

BREAKING! After working behind the scenes and within the courts for over a year, Operation Rescue and Life Legal Defense Foundation won a huge victory in one of the most pro-abortion states in America, finally obtaining the unredacted copy of Lexi Arguello’s autopsy. Read the full press release here: operationrescue.org/breaking-judge… @LifeLegal #JusticeForLexi #LexiArguello #ProLife #Colorado #ProLifeColorado #AntiAbortion #ProChoice #ProAbortion #AbortionKillsWomen #AbortionKills #AbortionHarmsWomen #PlannedParenthood #PlannedParenthoodRockyMountains #ShutThemDown #PlannedParenthoodColorado

Colorado tried to cover it up, but the truth about Lexi Arguello’s death is finally public. After months of legal work and investigation, Life Legal and Operation Rescue have secured a major victory in one of the nation’s most aggressively pro-abortion states: the release of Lexi Arguello’s unredacted autopsy. Lexi was only 18 when she died just hours after a second-trimester abortion at Planned Parenthood in Fort Collins, Colorado. The newly released autopsy concluded that she developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a catastrophic clotting disorder, following the procedure. The forensic pathologist also identified probable amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare but often fatal medical emergency associated with invasive pregnancy procedures, as a significant contributing condition. In testimony supporting a bill that would have required Colorado to license and inspect second-trimester abortion clinics, Dr. Keri Kasun stated that Lexi’s grandfather was told she had been “transferred too late” to the hospital and did not receive the urgency of care she needed. Dr. Kasun further testified that Planned Parenthood staff requested the “silent siren treatment” — meaning no lights or sirens during emergency transport — despite the catastrophic nature of Lexi’s medical condition. Those allegations raised serious questions about what transpired inside the abortion facility — questions Colorado officials attempted to conceal from the public. Instead of allowing the public to learn the truth about what happened to Lexi, Larimer County Coroner Stephen Hanks heavily redacted the autopsy report, blacking out references to the abortion, the complications, and even Lexi’s official cause of death. This was nothing less than an effort to shield a politically protected industry from scrutiny. After the coroner refused to release critical information about the cause of death, Operation Rescue partnered with Life Legal to pursue legal action. Working with Life Legal affiliate attorney Tim Goddard, the legal team — including Life Legal attorney Sheila Green — filed a lawsuit challenging the sweeping redactions and the misuse of public records laws to conceal key medical findings. During a January court hearing, the coroner openly argued that releasing the unredacted autopsy showing how Lexi died would discourage other women from seeking abortions. “This autopsy is one of the few public documents that can expose Planned Parenthood for wrongdoing in the tragic death of Lexi Arguello,” said Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue. “It’s also a document that can prove just how dangerous unregulated and unlicensed Colorado abortion clinics have become. Women are dying and state officials are looking the other way.” The judge rejected the coroner’s argument and ordered the release of the full autopsy. This case demonstrates why independent legal advocacy matters so deeply. Without sustained legal action, the public would never have learned the facts surrounding Lexi’s death. Across the country, Life Legal is fighting abortionists and their allies determined to avoid scrutiny and accountability. That work requires months of investigation, research, litigation, and advocacy — often in hostile jurisdictions. #JusticeForLexi #LexiArguello #OperationRescue #LifeLegal

Today, March 31, 2026, marks the 21st anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s death. A child born on that day in 2005 is now not only an adult but legally able to drink. That child has been an adult for three long years and may be serving in the U.S. military. Terri died in great pain, after a period of starvation and dehydration initiated by her husband Michael, who insisted in court for years on his plan of subjecting her to torture and termination. Along with other pro-lifers – and with her loving parents and brother – Life Legal opposed this outcome to the bitter end. Perhaps, however, I don’t need to tell you all this. We remember Terri. People who witness such an abominable crime as the excruciating starvation of Terri Schiavo are typically so horrified that they feel the need for some consolation…. “At least her suffering is over now,” they might say. And, for what it’sworth, that’s true. Moreover, this perception gives the lie to advocates of what they mischaracterize as “euthanasia,” which means “good death.”  Often, these propagandists claim they want to put sufferers “out of their misery.”  But we pro-lifers remember different. We remember that Michael Schiavo put Terri into and through her misery, not out of it…. “She had no quality of life,” they might say. But who gets to determinewhat constitutes a sufficient quality of any life? Terri responded to her family. She was loved and cared for. A society that measures human life by “quality” inevitably becomes a society that discards the weak, the disabled, and the inconvenient. “Terri’s case awakened the nation to the vicious pseudo-medical ethic that made her annihilation possible,” some might say. Or perhaps that’sonly me. At any rate, it’s as true as the earlier consolations. Pro-life forces did not wither in the face of ridicule when hostile media outlets exalted Michael Schiavo’s despicable betrayal as some kind of “act of love.”  Pro-lifers stood strong against the lies. And their strength had an effect. Still, I think one of the most consoling things we can say about the atrocity committed in this case is simply this: that we remember Terri. The object of Terri’s termination was, after all, to snuff her out completely. It’s not hard to see the parallels between this exercise in cruelty and the destruction of a child in the womb to conceal a pregnancy. The sex abuser who brings his victim to an abortion mill for timely erasure of the evidence would easily understand Michael Schiavo’s motivation for eliminating his wife. Flush the problem down the toilet and begin anew! Indeed, Michael’s particular strategy in spouse elimination involved the obliteration of memory. Early in his custody of Terri after she became disabled, he professed in court a determination to devote his life to her continuing care. Later, after the settlement was exhausted, he conveniently forgot this commitment and remembered instead something he had never mentioned before: that Terri had told him she didn’t want to continue life in a disabled state. This brand-new memory finally did the trick, though Life Legal and others didn’t make it easy for him. Nevertheless, Michael Schiavo was not ultimately victorious. He didn’t snuff Terri out the way he planned to, secretly, as if she had never existed. We remember Terri. The enemies of our principled ethic in defense of human life want us to forget. If only we’d all forget, things would go a lot smoother for them. But we will not forget. We will remember Terri in every case where someone is forced to suffer the removal of life-saving care—and every time we stand for a life others say is not worth living.

Government exists to protect life—not facilitate death. Life Legal has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit challenging Delaware’s assisted suicide law. The brief argues that the Constitution does not permit the government to help people end their lives. “Compassion never means abandoning someone to death,” said Alexandra Snyder, CEO of Life Legal Defense Foundation. “True compassion means protecting life and standing with people in their suffering—especially when they are most vulnerable.” We are grateful to stand alongside a coalition of organizations committed to defending the dignity of human life, including Alliance Defending Freedom, Catholic Medical Association, CatholicVote Legal Fund, Chayim Aruchim, Christ Medicus Foundation, Christian Medical & Dental Association, Concerned Women for America, Delaware Family Policy Council, Delaware Right to Life, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, National Association of Catholic Nurses, National Catholic Bioethics Center, National Catholic Partnership on Disability, and the Rabbinical Alliance for America. Together, we continue defending life in the courts. #ProLife #DefendLife #AssistedSuicide #HumanDignity #LifeLegal #Bioethics #ProtectLife #Delaware

Let’s reclaim California for life! Join us as we march for the lives of the innocent. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello—we’d love to meet you and share some helpful resources. 📅 Date: Monday, March 16, 2026 ⏰ Time: Rally at 12:00 PM | March at 1:00 PM 📍 Location: 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Bring your friends and stand for the dignity of every human life. #MarchForLife #ProLife #HumanLife #StandForLife #Sacramento #LifeLegal #MarchForLifeCA

@ProLifeSamuel @mandalynns23 @agreatdayinnc Another resource that may be helpful, especially regarding protections related to organ harvesting: lifelegal.org/six-steps/. Thank you, Samuel, for speaking clearly on such an important topic.

@mandalynns23 @agreatdayinnc Yes, I think that's very valid. This is from @LifeLegal's annual report in 2025. lifelegal.org/wp-content/upl…

Okay Christian X weigh in on the following: Being an organ donor, yes or no and why? Receiving an organ for life saving care, yes or no and why?

Let's show up for life this January. 📍 March for Life — Washington, D.C. | January 23 📍 Walk for Life San Francisco | January 24 Join us as we stand together in peaceful witness for the dignity of every human life. #WalkForLife2026 #MarchForLife2026

Six Simple Steps That Could Save Your Life As we begin a new year, many people make commitments to improve their health, finances, or spiritual life. This year, we invite you to consider a few life-saving resolutions—simple but meaningful steps that can help protect you and your loved ones. Over the past few weeks alone, Life Legal has received an unusually high number of urgent calls from families facing life-and-death decisions in hospitals. These are not rare or hypothetical situations. They are happening now, often with little warning—and families are frequently unprepared for how quickly care decisions can change. With that in mind, here are several resolutions worth considering as you enter 2026: 1. Remove your name from the organ donor registry. Recent federal investigations have raised serious concerns about organ procurement practices. You can still choose to be an organ donor even if you are not on the registry by making your wishes known to a trusted health care agent (see below). 2. Execute an Advance Health Care Directive. An advance directive allows you to clearly state your wishes regarding medical care if you cannot speak for yourself. Without one, life-and-death decisions may be made by hospitals or courts—not your loved ones. 3. Designate a trusted health care agent who understands your values. Choosing the right person matters. Make sure they understand—and are willing to defend—your beliefs regarding life-sustaining treatment, including hydration, nutrition, and ventilator support. 4. Share your wishes with your family. Many tragic cases arise not from bad intentions, but from confusion, fear, or disagreement among loved ones. Thoughtful conversations now can prevent unnecessary suffering later. 5. Learn the warning signs of medical abandonment. Patients are increasingly being labeled “futile,” with food, water, or basic care deemed “non-beneficial.” If you notice sudden changes in care or decision-making, seek immediate help. Knowing your rights—and knowing who to call—can save lives. 6. Keep Life Legal’s contact information accessible. When life-threatening decisions are made quickly, time matters. We regularly intervene to restore care, protect patient rights, and defend the vulnerable—often with only hours to spare. Contact us at 707.224.6675 or help@LifeLegal.org. For those who would like to understand more about why this is happening and how to protect themselves, we have provided additional details and resources here. If you would like resources or guidance on advance directives, patient rights, or how to protect yourself or a loved one, we are here to help. Thank you for standing with us as we defend life at its most vulnerable moments. We are deeply grateful for you and wish you a healthy and happy New Year! Life Legal is guided by longstanding moral teaching that food and water—even when provided medically—are ordinary care and should not be withdrawn from patients because of disability, brain injury, or prognosis. Read the full guide to Life-Saving New Year’s Resolutions linked in the comments.

BREAKING: Anastasia Rogers, a young pro-life advocate, was arrested in San Francisco while peacefully offering pregnancy resources on a public sidewalk. Security accused her of “threatening language” over a social media post—yet Life Legal found no threats, no obstruction, no crime. She was released at 7pm, and Life Legal appears in court today to defend her First Amendment rights. Please keep Anastasia and our legal team in your prayers.

When society redefines death as “care,” the most vulnerable inevitably bear the cost. This article is a sobering reminder of how easily despair can be mistaken for compassion. Every human life bears God-given worth, and even our suffering can become a place where grace, perseverance, and deeper love take root. Let us pray for those who feel alone—and for all who have been led to believe their lives no longer matter. open.substack.com/pub/brianjohns…

Brian Johnston pulls back the curtain on Minelli and the agenda driving the push to label death as “care.”open.substack.com/pub/brianjohns…

Eighteen-year-old Alexis “Lexi” Arguello died after a second-trimester abortion at Planned Parenthood’s Fort Collins facility. Planned Parenthood has offered no explanation. No statement. No accountability. Life Legal — working in partnership with Operation Rescue — is committed to uncovering what really happened. We are demanding emergency records and other documents to understand why a healthy young woman — and her unborn child — are now dead. Thus far, officials have refused to provide the transparency that the law — and basic human decency — require. What we’ve uncovered so far is deeply troubling and raises urgent questions about how Planned Parenthood handles medical emergencies. Lexi was not a statistic. She was an 18-year-old girl who deserved better. Read what happened to Lexi — and why we are taking action. Link to article here:lifelegal.org/planned-parent… Image source: malesichandshirey.com/obituaries/ale… #JusticeForLexi #ProLife #ProLifeAdvocate #LifeLegal #OperationRescue #ProtectWomen #AccountabilityMatters #WomenDeserveBetter #ProLifeMovement #StandForLife #UnbornLivesMatter #HumanRights #MedicalAccountability #InvestigateTheTruth #ProtectOurDaughters

The Supreme Court heard First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin Tuesday — a case that could expose pro-life donors to government scrutiny. Life Legal filed an amicus brief supporting six pregnancy centers, including some targeted by invasive subpoenas. We urged the Court to reject the idea that nonprofits must endure harm before seeking protection. Meanwhile, a major win in NIFLA v. James: the Second Circuit confirmed that abortion pill reversal (APR) information is protected speech. New York can no longer treat life-saving information as a crime. We’ll keep fighting for donor privacy, free speech, and the sanctity of human life. #SCOTUS #DonorPrivacy #FirstAmendment #ProLife #PregnancyCenters #APR #LegalUpdate

Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin — a case that could change the landscape of pro-life ministry in America. New Jersey is demanding that pregnancy centers hand over confidential donor information. If the state gets its way, pro-life donors could have their name, address, and personal details exposed to hostile government officials. Life Legal filed an amicus brief on behalf of six pregnancy centers, some of which were subject to invasive subpoenas by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. We warned the court that under the current court ruling, pregnancy centers must go through a long and invasive state investigation before they are allowed to ask a federal court to protect their rights. In other words, they and their supporters have to be harmed first — and only then can they seek help. The justices pushed back on the idea that nonprofits should be forced to open their files to the government just to defend their freedoms. Chief Justice Roberts asked: “You don’t think it might have an effect on future potential donors to the organization to know that their name, phone number, address, etcetera could be disclosed as a result of the subpoena?” Exactly. This is nothing less than an unvarnished attempt by pro-abortion states to frighten pro-life supporters into silence. Life Legal is fighting so that never happens. No one should have to risk being exposed or harassed for upholding the sanctity of human life. On another note — victory! The Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday delivered a significant win for pregnancy centers in NIFLA v. James. The court echoed Life Legal’s arguments that statements about abortion pill reversal (APR) are protected speech, not commercial advertising — meaning the government can’t censor them unless it meets the highest constitutional standard. New York Attorney General Letitia James tried to silence centers by claiming APR statements were “false and misleading” and subject to government control. The court rejected that argument. As the case moves forward, James will have to prove that New York has a compelling reason to stop pregnancy centers from sharing information about APR — an extraordinarily difficult burden to meet. In short: New York can no longer treat life-saving information about APR as a crime. #SCOTUS #FirstAmendment #DonorPrivacy #FreeSpeech #ProLifeNews #ProLifeMovement #PregnancyCenters #APR #ReligiousFreedom #ProtectLife #SCOTUSWatch #ConstitutionalLaw #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #LegalUpdate

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to share this victory with everyone: All felony charges against AJ Hurley in People v. Hurley have been dismissed. After three years, this ruling confirms what we’ve said from the start: the charges were inflated to intimidate peaceful pro-life advocates. You may have noticed our silence throughout the case—this was intentional. We didn’t want to risk prejudicing the judge or jeopardizing AJ’s rights while the case was pending. At the recent hearing, the prosecutor even tried to limit AJ’s supporters in the courtroom, calling them “intimidating.” The judge immediately rejected the request, reminding the court that it is open to the public. Thanks to your support, Life Legal was able to protect AJ’s constitutional rights and ensure the truth was heard. AJ—who faced up to ten years in prison—told the court he never intended to intimidate anyone, only to shed light on the humanity of the unborn. The prosecutor asked the judge to silence him mid-sentence, and the judge complied. Your support made this outcome possible. Thank you for standing with those who defend life. Full update: lifelegal.org/important-upda… Press release: standardnewswire.com/felony-charges… Video of AJ’s thoughts and Attorney Allison Aranda after the hearing below.

Her name was Lexi Arguello. She was just 18 years old and reported to be about 22 weeks pregnant when tragedy struck. On February 6, 2025, Lexi underwent a second-trimester abortion at the Planned Parenthood facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. According to the autopsy, she died from disseminated intravascular coagulation, a condition characterized by widespread clotting in small blood vessels which causes organ damage and death. This condition can result from a severe pregnancy complication known as an amniotic fluid embolism — a life-threatening event that can occur during late-term abortion or childbirth. Unless a woman with this condition receives immediate medical intervention, she can die in a very short space of time. With proper timely intervention, she has a good chance of survival. Both Lexi and her unborn child lost their lives that day. At Life Legal, we believe their deaths demand truth, transparency, and accountability. We are working with Operation Rescue to obtain records related to Lexi’s death, the abortion facility’s response to her complications, and the role of the abortionist and surgical team. Because local agencies have withheld all relevant information regarding the cause of Lexi’s death, we are preparing to pursue legal action to compel disclosure. Tragically, Colorado currently treats abortion clinics differently from other ambulatory surgical centers — there’s no comprehensive licensing or inspection regime in place for many facilities. This gap in oversight means when a young woman like Lexi is harmed, her family and the public may be left in the dark. Your support enables us to fight for justice in her case. It enables us to pressure for full investigation, to challenge regulatory loopholes that put women at risk, and to help ensure an abortion-industry provider cannot hide behind silence when a life is lost. #JusticeForLexi #WomensHealthMatters #AccountabilityNow #ProLife #TransparencyMatters