Down Syndrome

All 15 6th Circuit Court Judges Hear Ohio Down Syndrome Abortion Ban Arguments

Friday, March 13, 2020

All 15 judges assembled at the 6th circuit to hear Ohio's arguments for and against Ohio's Down syndrome abortion ban.

'Lives Worth Protecting' – Trump Admin. Backs Ohio Down Syndrome Abortion Ban

Thursday, January 23, 2020

The Justice Department is encouraging an appeals court to uphold an Ohio law prohibiting abortions based on Down Syndrom diagnoses.

Appeals Court Gives Hope to Ohio Down Syndrome Abortion Ban

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to hear an appeal of an Ohio state law banning abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis.

Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Bill Forbidding Abortions of Down Syndrome Babies

Monday, November 25, 2019

Pennsylvania's governor Tom Wolf vetoed a bill last week that would have made it illegal for women to abort their babies because the baby tested positive for down syndrome.

What Makes This Homecoming King and Queen So Special? Valuing Every Life as Much as God Does

Friday, November 8, 2019

Federal legislation has been introduced that forbids abortion providers from performing abortions sought because the fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Tragically, a Gallup survey shows that 49 percent of Americans favor such abortions in the first trimester (though support drops to 29 percent in the third trimester).

President Trump Encourages Inclusion of People with Down Syndrome in Awareness Month Message

Thursday, October 10, 2019

In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the President released a message of encouragement and hope to the nation.

Mom of Down Syndrome Child Wins ‘Wrongful Birth’ Suit, Could Get $245,000

Thursday, October 10, 2019

A British court on Tuesday sided with a mother who had filed a “wrongful birth” suit after she gave birth to a baby with Down syndrome, she says she would have aborted.

Ashton Kutcher Shares Powerful Pro-life Video with 17 Million Followers

Friday, February 1, 2019

Actor Ashton Kutcher is winning applause from the pro-life community for sharing a powerful video about Down syndrome on his Facebook page, although it remains unclear where he himself lands on the hot-button issue of abortion.

Abortion, Bias, and Babies with Down Syndrome; Good Argument, But We Can Do Better

Monday, July 16, 2018

A pro-choice doctor just made a case for not aborting children with Down syndrome. But his case needs to be better.

Should Babies with Down Syndrome Be Aborted?

Thursday, April 19, 2018

"If anyone has ever had the arms of a Down syndrome child or adult wrapped around your necks, you will know that you have encountered profound love that comes from the heart.”