Here is a Fall update regarding ongoing legal actions defending the rights of women to access Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) and the organizations that support them. Your continued prayers and service are crucial as these cases progress.
California:
Heartbeat International along with our affiliate in California is defending against a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta, which seeks to block us from informing women about APR as "safe and effective." This lawsuit attempts to withhold life-saving information from women who may immediately regret a chemical abortion and wish to preserve their pregnancy. With representation from the Thomas More Society, Heartbeat and partners are actively defending APR and have provided depositions from mothers who successfully reversed abortions, doctors who oversee reversals, and research experts. At this time, we are scheduled for a hearing in April 2026.
New York:
Heartbeat International, alongside a collective of pregnancy help organizations, has filed a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James for violations of fundamental rights, including freedom of speech, free exercise of religion, equal protection, and civil rights. Represented pro bono by the Thomas More Society, this action challenges the targeting of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations for offering alternatives to abortion. At this time, we are awaiting a final decision as to where the case will be heard, either Rochester or Manhattan. Please pray that Rochester wins as it will be much more convenient and much less costly for pregnancy centers in the state.
In both New York and California, these lawsuits represent an unprecedented effort by state authorities to prevent pregnancy help organizations from informing women about this life-saving protocol. Despite scientific evidence and thousands of successful cases, the states are attempting to silence the compassionate care and support these organizations provide.
Colorado:
Some great news for APRN! This August, a federal judge in Colorado blocked the enforcement of a state law that prevented medical professionals from providing women with Abortion Pill Reversal services. The ruling ensures that APR will be available to the women of this state now and in the future.
Even amid legal attacks, our priority is clear: women deserve access to information and support that empowers them to try to save their pregnancies. APR is a scientifically supported, life-saving option, and we remain committed to defending it.
We ask that you join us in prayer for wisdom, courage, and protection for the women we serve, our APR providers, and the families impacted by these cases. Together, we can continue to ensure that no woman is forced to complete an abortion she no longer wants.
Even more great news!
Even as we walk through these legal scenarios, we are on target to have a record-breaking number of women start Abortion Pill Reversal this year! Lives are being saved in spite of Attorneys General trying to silence our efforts. God is so good, and He can overcome all that is intended for harm in this world.
Thank you for being a part of this mighty effort. Our statistics show us that more than 7,000 lives have been saved so far through APR and that is in no small part thanks to your courageous efforts. Thank you for all you do to save lives.
