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Jul 1
3 min

Minnesota abortions level off in 2019 as Planned Parenthood continues to grow numbers

ST. PAUL — The number of abortions in Minnesota leveled off at 9,922 in 2019, according to a report released today by the Minnesota Depar...

Jun 29
1 min

MCCL responds to Court decision striking down admitting-privileges requirement for abortionists

MINNEAPOLIS — In response to today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in June Medical Services v. Russo, Scott Fischbach, executive dir...

May 14
2 min

As we face threat of COVID-19, remember these protections

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, people living in long-term care and assisted living facilities are getting hit the hardest. At last cou...

Mar 11
2 min

Bill to ban taxpayer-funded abortion introduced in Minnesota Legislature

ST. PAUL — A bill to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion in Minnesota was introduced in the House and Senate today. The measure, which ...

Mar 4
1 min

Supreme Court abortion case could open door to Minnesota protections

Today the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a major abortion case that could substantially affect the ability of states, includi...

Feb 26
6 min

Watch out for 'Minnesota Right to Life' scam

In the last couple months, a group called "Minnesota Right to Life" has emerged on Facebook, and it recently sent out a fundraising lette...

Oct 23, 2019
1 min

Failure to investigate elder abuse in Minnesota is unacceptable

The following statement may be attributed to Scott Fischbach, executive director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL). Today t...

Sep 11, 2019
2 min

Assisted suicide bill receives Minnesota House committee hearing

ST. PAUL — Today a House committee will hold an informational hearing on a bill to legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota. The legislatio...

Jul 1, 2019
3 min

Minnesota abortions drop in 2018 despite another Planned Parenthood increase

ST. PAUL — Abortions in Minnesota resumed a long-term decline in 2018 following a two-year increase, according to a report released today...

May 29, 2019
1 min

Lawsuit targets commonsense Minnesota abortion laws

ST. PAUL — A lawsuit filed today in Ramsey County District Court challenges numerous abortion-related laws in Minnesota. The suit aims to...

May 28, 2019
1 min

Session ends with full Positive Alternatives funding, no significant abortion-law changes

The 2019 Minnesota legislative session came to an end last week with no significant changes relating to the protection of human life. Whi...

May 1, 2019
1 min

Positive Alternatives funding at stake as Minnesota legislative session nears end

The legislative session at the state Capitol in St. Paul is rapidly approaching the finish line. At stake is funding for a crucial progra...

Mar 28, 2019
1 min

Senate bill would repeal informed consent requirements prior to abortion

ST. PAUL — Today a bill to repeal Minnesota's Woman's Right to Know informed consent law was introduced in the state Senate. Minnesota Ci...

Mar 15, 2019
2 min

Bill to protect pain-capable children passes through Senate committee

ST. PAUL — Tonight legislation to protect pain-capable unborn children from the lethal violence of abortion passed on a voice vote throug...

Mar 11, 2019
2 min

Minnesota should reject assisted suicide legalization

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) strongly opposes legislation introduced today in the Minnesota Senate that would ...

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