Today, after 50 years and the loss of 60-plus million unborn children, the U.S. Supreme Court has finally reversed the infamous Roe v Wade decision. This means that each state must decide its own abortion policy. As for Louisiana, Abortion is prohibited! For details on current law in Louisiana and what happens next, see www.AfterRoe.com

In 1973, the Court opined that they could not determine when life begins. They were wrong then and science over the last 5 decades has proven that. Louisiana Family Forum is grateful that this Court has finally righted that wrong and concluded that the states possess the rightful responsibility to protect life. We thank Justices Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, Barrett, Kavanaugh, and Roberts, whose majority vote provided this landmark opinion. Louisiana is in a unique position to protect unborn immediately and we encourage Gov. John Bel Edwards to expedite through DHH the immediate closure of all abortion facilities in Louisiana and the establish life affirming care options for all Louisiana women.

Gene Mills, President of Louisiana Family Forum, remarks on today’s decision: “For my entire adult life, I have worked and prepared for this day. I remain hopeful that Louisiana’s post-Roe prohibition on abortion will only be eclipsed by an authentic respect life ethic. I pray that grace and compassion toward all women experiencing unintended pregnancies becomes the norm and that those who have experienced an abortion and its after-effects would find healing and wholeness. “

“Today’s decision does not mean our work is done. LFF will continue its vision to build a Louisiana where God is honored, life is respected, families flourish and liberty reigns. That necessitates policy, infrastructure, and awareness in our state which directly assists women and children – born and unborn and their families. We will facilitate development of Pregnancy Care Centers – the heartbeat of Louisiana’s respect-life efforts. We will encourage compassion and grace for all who now regret their previous abortion decision. And, importantly, we will not forget the unborn children or their moms in other states which do not have Louisiana’s protections. LFF will work to restore a respect life ethic throughout America, until abortion is un-thinkable and the self-evident truths enumerated in our Declaration are restored and respected for all.”