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Family Council Joins Legal Brief Against Mail-Order Abortion Drugs

Feb 23, 2026Jerry CoxAbortionAbortion, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life, Update

On February 13, Family Council joined 43 other pro-life leaders in a legal brief challenging mail-order abortion drugs.

The case is Louisiana v. FDA, in which the State of Louisiana is challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2021 and 2023 rule changes that removed important restrictions on RU-486 and allowed abortion drugs to be delivered through the mail without an in-person visit with a doctor.

Since then, abortionists in other states have marketed abortion drugs to women in Arkansas even though abortion is generally prohibited except to save the life of the mother and it is a crime to deliver abortion drugs by mail into the state.

A good court ruling in this case could help stop the flow of abortion drugs across state lines.

Advancing American Freedom, who led the amicus brief in Louisiana, issued a statement about the lawsuit, saying:

Rosalie Markezich, a Louisiana woman, did not want an abortion. Yet, since the FDA no longer requires women to meet with a medical professional to obtain a mifepristone prescription, her then-boyfriend was able to obtain chemical abortion drugs from a California abortionist through the mail. He then coerced Roselie into taking the abortion pill which killed her baby and left her with lasting mental health challenges, physical pain, and heavy bleeding.

Abortionists should not be able to disregard the laws of pro-life states made possible by Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Ignored by the FDA to increase access to abortion drugs, since 1873, the Comstock Act has expressly prohibited the mailing of abortion materials, including any “thing . . . intended for producing abortion.” Yet the FDA’s removal of the in-person visit requirement facilitates exactly that.

The amicus brief argues that states have the authority to restrict or prohibit abortion, and that the FDA’s abortion drug rules undermine states’ authority to enforce their pro-life laws.

New evidence shows that abortion drugs are much more dangerous than the FDA previously thought. A recent study by the experts at the Ethics and Public Policy Center found abortion drugs are at least 22 times more dangerous than the U.S. Food and Drug Administration labeling indicates. Nearly 11% of women experience serious health complications from abortion pills — including sepsis, infection, and life-threatening hemorrhage. These drugs should not be available at all — much less through the mail.

Family Council is pleased to join with so many other excellent groups who are willing to stand up for innocent human life in court.

You Can Read The Amicus Brief Here.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

Ballots, Betting, and Black Market Buds:

Feb 20, 2026Jerry CoxCurrent EventsUpdate, Weekly Rewind

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Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Equipping Christians for the Ballot. Voting is a right and responsibility. It is something many men and women have fought and died for to preserve. Though many Christians exercise this right, others choose not to participate. Keep Reading.

Arkansas Sees a Tenfold Increase in “Medical” Marijuana Users in Pandemic’s Wake. The number of “medical” marijuana patients in Arkansas has risen more than tenfold in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Along the way, the reasons people list for wanting to use marijuana have also changed. Keep Reading.

Revisiting Marijuana’s Mental Health Crisis. A troubling study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that cannabis use among people with a history of psychosis “sharply increased” in states where recreational marijuana was legalized. Keep Reading.

Oklahoma Authorities Seize Illicit Marijuana in Raid. There is evidence that Oklahoma’s lax marijuana laws have actually emboldened drug cartels and contributed to the spread of illegal marijuana on the black market. Keep Reading.

How Sports Betting Corrupts College Athletics and Exploits Student-Athletes. Sports betting is putting student-athletes at risk of harassment, bribery, and exploitation. Keep Reading.

Fortune 500 Companies Abandon Pro-LGBT Pandering. The pro-LGBT Human Rights Campaign’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index lost a whopping 65% of its Fortune 500 participants, dropping from 377 companies in 2025 to just 131 this year. Keep Reading.

As States Legalize Assisted Suicide, Pro-Lifers Must Stand Strong. Just like abortion, euthanasia and assisted-suicide are murder, and they violate the sanctity of human life. Pro-lifers must stand strong against them. Keep Reading.

Super Bowl Betting Explosion Shows Gambling’s Growing Grip. Americans wagered more than $1.7 billion on the Super Bowl this month, highlighting how online gambling has become a dangerous new norm in our culture. Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

Western Civilization is Worth Defending. From Breakpoint.

80% of Republicans Want Trump to Stop Mail-Order Abortions. From LifeNews.

Female Athletes Beg California Interscholastic Federation to Keep Boys Out of Girls Sports and Locker Rooms. From Daily Citizen.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

Weeding Out the Truth on Marijuana, AI Exploitation, and More

Feb 13, 2026Jerry CoxCurrent EventsUpdate, Weekly Rewind

Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Initiative Launched to Directly Confront Obergefell SCOTUS Ruling. Many people remember the dark day of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States and the dramatic effects it had on America and the world. There is a new initiative that launched just last month that will directly confront Obergefell. Keep Reading.

Here’s How Assisted Suicide Turns Healthcare Professionals into Killers. Assisted suicide fundamentally changes the doctor-patient relationship from healing to killing. Keep Reading.

40 Days for Life is Almost Here. The semiannual 40 Days for Life prayer campaign begins next week. Keep Reading.

Why are Arkansas’ “Medical” Marijuana Sales So High? Arkansans aren’t just spending more money on “medical” marijuana. They are buying more marijuana in general — and more people appear to be using it. Keep Reading.

Marijuana is Dangerous for People with Mental Health Problems. A new study from Washington State shows that people with psychotic disorders face the highest risk of serious health problems from marijuana use. Keep Reading.

Revisiting How Marijuana’s Legalization Fuels Organized Crime. Marijuana’s legalization has created a massive black market problem that authorities say is benefiting criminal organizations across America. Keep Reading.

Here’s a Look at Sports Betting’s Financial Devastation. Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, powerful gambling corporations have promised easy revenue and harmless entertainment. The reality has been far different. Keep Reading.

Strong Families Provide Long Term Benefits. A new study shows what many of us have known all along: Close family relationships during the teenage years help kids grow up to be adults who thrive in their communities. Keep Reading.

Good News: Witchcraft is Out of Stock on Etsy. The online marketplace Etsy has reportedly removed witches selling blessings and curses from its platform. Keep Reading.

AI Tech Giants Enabled Digital Exploitation of Women and Children. A report from the Tech Transparency Project reveals that tech giants have hosted dozens of AI-powered “nudify” applications on their app stores, despite having policies that supposedly prohibit such content. Keep Reading.